About Friends Meeting House
Friends Meeting House is part of the Quaker tradition and meets in Canterbury, Kent. The building stands at 6 The Friars, Canterbury. The church keeps its service schedule and activities updated at www.eastkentquakers.org.uk/canterburymeeting.html.
Quaker congregations represent one enduring branch of the Christian faith in these islands. Quakers, formally the Religious Society of Friends, began in seventeenth-century England through the preaching of George Fox. British Quaker worship is mostly unprogrammed: Friends gather in silence and speak only when moved to do so. Britain Yearly Meeting has around 450 local meetings and roughly 20,000 members and regular attenders. The tradition traces its modern form to the 17th century. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 20,000 members and attenders in Britain.
The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Canterbury lies within Kent, whose county town is Maidstone. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Friends Meeting House?⌄
Friends Meeting House is at 6 The Friars, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AS.
What denomination is Friends Meeting House?⌄
Friends Meeting House belongs to the Quaker tradition. Quakers, formally the Religious Society of Friends, began in seventeenth-century England through the preaching of George Fox.
When are services at Friends Meeting House?⌄
Service times for Friends Meeting House are not yet listed in our directory. Check http://www.eastkentquakers.org.uk/canterburymeeting.html or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Friends Meeting House have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is http://www.eastkentquakers.org.uk/canterburymeeting.html.
How do I get to Friends Meeting House?⌄
The church is at 6 The Friars, Canterbury, Kent. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Friends Meeting House accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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