Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Downend Gifts Of Sobriety

Every Sunday, – · Badminton Road Methodist Church, Badminton Rd, Downend, Bristol and District, BS16 6NU · Next: Sunday 18 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Sunday
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 Badminton Road Methodist Church
Address Badminton Rd, Downend, Bristol and District
Postcode BS16 6NU

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Downend Gifts of Sobriety rounds off the weekend on Sunday evenings at 8pm at Badminton Road Methodist Church in Downend, on the north-east edge of Bristol. The meeting lasts an hour and is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, held for people who have a desire to stop drinking; family, friends and professionals are pointed towards Bristol's open meetings instead. Its name nods to the changes members notice as sobriety takes hold, and the Sunday 8pm slot suits people bracing for the week ahead. The church is wheelchair accessible, and for anyone in Downend, Staple Hill or Fishponds it is a genuinely local option rather than a trek into town.

Common questions

What is the difference between this and an open meeting?

A closed meeting like this one is reserved for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Open meetings additionally welcome family, friends and professionals. If your own drinking is the concern, you are welcome here.

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes, Badminton Road Methodist Church is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to register in advance?

No. There is no booking, no cost and no paperwork. Arrive a few minutes before 8pm on Sunday and take a seat.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Sunday

Badminton Road Methodist Church, Badminton Rd, Downend
Bristol and District, BS16 6NU

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