About Friends Meeting House
In Malton, North Yorkshire, Friends Meeting House carries on the Quaker tradition of worship. The congregation meets at Greengate, Malton. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
Quaker churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. 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.
It is one of many congregations found across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Malton lies within North Yorkshire, whose county town is Northallerton. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Malton worth getting to know.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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Browse all Quaker churches in the UK, or stay local and see Quaker churches in North Yorkshire. Our denomination guide compares the main Christian traditions found across Britain and Ireland.
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 Greengate, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7EN.
What denomination is Friends Meeting House?⌄
Friends Meeting House is part of the Quaker family of churches. 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. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Friends Meeting House?⌄
The church is at Greengate, Malton, North Yorkshire. 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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