John Wesleys Chapel - New Room - Bristol

The New Room in Bristol is the oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally built in 1739) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement. It was built and used by John Wesley and the early Methodists as a meeting and preaching place and the centre for helping and educating the needy members of the community.

John Wesley Chapel - New Room Bristol

The chapel itself is on the ground floor (where there is also a shop) and is accessible from either the Broadmead or Horsefair courtyards. Upstairs, are the Preachers’ Rooms where the MLA accredited museum is located. This contains a unique collection of papers and artifacts and tells the story of John and Charles Wesley and their life and work in Bristol.

The trustees of the New Room are also responsible for the Charles Wesley House, which is located a short distance from the New Room. Charles was the younger brother of John and is considered one of the world’s greatest hymn writers as well as being a great preacher in his own right. He lived at the house with his wife Sally and their children for several years. The property is set out as it would have been in Charles’ time as a domestic family house.

The house is available to visit by groups by prior appointment only.

See also:

www.newroombristol.org.uk

Contributed by: Lee Brown