About Quaker Meeting House
Quaker Meeting House in Devizes, Wiltshire, belongs to the Quaker family of churches. You will find the church at Sussex Wharf in Devizes. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
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.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Devizes lies within Wiltshire, whose county town is Trowbridge. The church forms part of the wider Quaker presence across Wiltshire.
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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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 Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Quaker Meeting House is at Sussex Wharf, Devizes, Wiltshire.
What denomination is Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Quaker 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 Quaker Meeting House?⌄
Service times for Quaker 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 Quaker Meeting House?⌄
The church is at Sussex Wharf, Devizes, Wiltshire. 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 Quaker 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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