Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Darlington A New Beginning

Every Friday, – · Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate, Durham and Cleveland, DL3 7NB · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ 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 Friends Meeting House
Address 6 Skinnergate, Durham and Cleveland
Postcode DL3 7NB

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Darlington A New Beginning meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate, in Darlington town centre, for an hour. It is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, which means it is kept for people who have, or think they might have, a desire to stop drinking; the word describes who it is for, not a locked door, and newcomers are exactly who the group hopes to see. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system operates for anyone needing signed evidence of attendance for court, probation or treatment. There is no charge and no booking, and the group also meets here on Sunday evenings.

Common questions

Can I come to a closed meeting as a complete newcomer?

Yes. Closed only means the meeting is reserved for people who have, or suspect they have, a desire to stop drinking. If that is you, simply walk in; nothing needs arranging first.

Can attendance be confirmed for court or probation?

Yes. The group operates a chit system, so a member can sign a slip confirming you attended, accepted as evidence for court, probation or treatment programmes.

Is it free, and is the building accessible?

Yes. There is no cost or booking, and the Friends Meeting House at 6 Skinnergate is wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Friday

Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate
Durham and Cleveland, DL3 7NB

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