This Grade II* building, built in 1672, is the second oldest purpose built Quaker Meeting House in the country. Important features include the wooden gallery screen, early safe and the date in the wall. In 2022 it celebrated its 350th anniversary.
Still in use as a Quaker Meeting House, the building retains some of its original features although it has been much altered over the years. Interesting features include the old safe in the lobby, the two storey wooden screen which can be opened to enlarge the main meeting room and the original Elders' bench. If the weather is good it is worthwhile to visit the burial ground which is attached to the Meeting House and still open for burials. It is hoped that there may be a small exhibition about the history of the meeting house and Quakers in Alton over the last 350 years and a display of panels from the Loving Earth Project.
Event Times
Friday 13 September: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 14 September: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Not required.
Address & Directions
39 Church Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2DA.
Additional Information
Max 50 people per tour/session. 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are two disabled parking places in the road outside the Meeting House.
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Alton Quaker Meeting House
Header Image: The Meeting Room, Alton Quaker Meeting House_credit Alton Quaker Meeting House