Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Barrowford

Every Thursday, – · Holmfield House, Gisburn Rd, Barrowford, East Lancs, BB9 8ND · Next: Thursday 15 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue Holmfield House
Address Gisburn Rd, Barrowford, East Lancs
Postcode BB9 8ND

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

The Barrowford group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings at 7pm at Holmfield House on Gisburn Road, in the village of Barrowford just outside Nelson. The meeting runs for an hour and a half and is a closed meeting, which means it is kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking, or who are starting to question what alcohol is doing to their lives. Family members and friends looking to support someone are encouraged to find an open meeting nearby. Holmfield House is listed as wheelchair accessible. Attending costs nothing and there is no registration of any kind; you can arrive unannounced and will be made welcome.

Common questions

This says it is a closed meeting. Am I allowed to attend?

If you have any desire to stop drinking, or you are wondering whether you might, then yes, this meeting is for you. 'Closed' only means it is not open to observers such as family, friends or students.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. AA meetings are free and self-supporting through members' voluntary contributions. There is no booking, no referral and no paperwork; just turn up before 7pm on Thursday.

Is Holmfield House accessible?

Yes, the venue on Gisburn Road is listed as wheelchair accessible. The meeting runs from 7pm to 8.30pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Thursday

Holmfield House, Gisburn Rd, Barrowford
East Lancs, BB9 8ND

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