Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Colchester Lunchtime

Every Tuesday, – · Cardinal Bourne Institute, 51 Priory St, Essex, CO1 2QB · Next: Tuesday 20 October

Get directions Add to calendar
Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Tuesday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Cardinal Bourne Institute
Address 51 Priory St, Essex
Postcode CO1 2QB

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Tuesday lunchtimes in Colchester bring a second midday option at the Cardinal Bourne Institute on Priory Street, where this Alcoholics Anonymous meeting runs from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Together with the Monday lunch meeting at the same address, it means anyone working or living near the town centre can find daytime support at the start of the week without waiting for an evening group. The meeting is open, so family, friends, professionals and anyone curious about AA are welcome alongside those who have a desire to stop drinking. The building is wheelchair accessible. Nothing is required of you: no booking, no fee, no obligation to introduce yourself. Many people simply sit and listen for their first few meetings.

Common questions

Is this the same as the Monday lunchtime meeting?

It is held at the same venue, the Cardinal Bourne Institute at 51 Priory Street, at the same time of 12.30pm, but this is the Tuesday meeting. Both are open AA meetings lasting one hour, so you can attend either or both.

Do I need to book a place or pay?

No. AA meetings are free and have no booking system. Arrive just before 12.30pm on Tuesday and take a seat.

Is the venue suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Cardinal Bourne Institute is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts an hour, so it fits comfortably within most lunch breaks.

Tags

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Tuesday

Cardinal Bourne Institute, 51 Priory St
Essex, CO1 2QB

Get directions See all 25 meetings in Colchester →

Community updates

Not yet confirmed by a visitor — be the first.

Been recently? The confirm button above tells the next person this meeting is still running.

Nearby meetings

If this time does not work, these are the closest alternatives.

← Find a meeting

Going to your first meeting?

Walking into a room for the first time is the hardest step. Our free tools, worksheets and reading can help you prepare, at no cost. If the cost of a written guide is ever a barrier, gifted copies are available through Pay It Forward.

Browse free resources All recovery guides

Stepwise Recovery is an independent publisher. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Alcoholics Anonymous or any twelve‑step fellowship or mutual‑aid programme. This listing is part of the Stepwise Recovery meeting directory. © 2026 Stepwise Recovery Ltd — database rights asserted. Not to be copied or re‑used without permission.

Meeting details can change. Always confirm through the fellowship’s own finder before travelling.

How listings earn their place →

Report an issue with this listing

Added to basket Go to checkout →
Basket0

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.