In the heart of the Peak District, Bakewell's AA group meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm at Bakewell Methodist Church on Matlock Road, for an hour and a half. It is an open meeting, so it welcomes anyone: people who want to stop drinking, those still deciding, and the family members, friends and professionals around them. Friday night is a pressure point for many people trying to stay sober, and a regular fixture at the end of the working week can carry you into the weekend. Attendance is free with no booking. Wheelchair access at the church has not been confirmed, so check before travelling if it matters to you.
Who can come to the Bakewell meeting?
Anyone. It is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, so people who want to stop drinking, their relatives and friends, and interested professionals are all welcome.
Is there anything to pay or arrange beforehand?
No. AA meetings are free and unbooked. Simply arrive at Bakewell Methodist Church on Matlock Road before 7.30pm on a Friday.
Is the church wheelchair accessible?
Access has not been confirmed for this venue, so if you need step-free entry it is worth checking in advance.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
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