John Wesley’s New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world, located right in the heart of Bristol city centre. Founded in 1739 by John Wesley, the New Room became the cradle of the worldwide Methodist movement.
It is home to the original 18th century Chapel, as well as a Museum of John & Charles Wesley's life and work in Bristol. John Wesley's New Room also houses an award-winning Café and a vast reference Library. It is a place where everyone is welcome to explore, step back, take time, reconnect and recharge.
This is the place that completes the story of Bristol. This is the Room that changed the World.
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Museum Tickets
Book online
Find Us
36 The Horsefair, Bristol
What's On
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09 AugUpcoming
Around the World Activity Day
Tuesday, 11:00 amThis Summer Holiday, take a break from the busy streets of Bristol and take your kids on a fun journey…
09 AugUpcomingSummer Museum Trail
All DayPick up a passport and complete a fun trail around the museum answering questions that link to places around the…
10 AugUpcomingSinging and Stories Workshop
Wednesday, 11:30 amEngaging with the museum collection through song! Singing is a joyful group activity, it does wonders for our wellbeing and…
11 AugUpcomingMuseum Tour
Thursday, 11:30 amThis volunteer-led tour provides a wonderful introduction to our museum collection and gives an insight into the fascinating stories behind…
16 AugUpcomingAround the World Activity Day
Tuesday, 11:00 amThis Summer Holiday, take a break from the busy streets of Bristol and take your kids on a fun journey…
17 AugUpcomingMuseum Tour
Wednesday, 11:30 amThis volunteer-led tour provides a wonderful introduction to our museum collection and gives an insight into the fascinating stories behind…
23 AugUpcomingAround the World Activity Day
Tuesday, 11:00 amThis Summer Holiday, take a break from the busy streets of Bristol and take your kids on a fun journey…
27 AugUpcomingMuseum Tour
Saturday, 11:30 amThis volunteer-led tour provides a wonderful introduction to our museum collection and gives an insight into the fascinating stories behind…
22 SepUpcomingFolk at the New Room: Methera
Thursday, 7:30 pmCelebrating 5 years of Folk at the New Room with the return of Methera – a groundbreaking contemporary string quartet with…
12 OctUpcomingFolk at the New Room: Lucy Farrell
Wednesday, 7:30 pmJoin us for a mesmerising performance of candlelit contemporary English folk from Kent-born, Canada-based Lucy Farrell, accompanied by tenor guitar and…
17 NovUpcomingFolk at the New Room: Nick Hart
Thursday, 7:30 pmJoin us for a spellbinding candlelit performance of English folk songs from Nick Hart – the award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist with…
Latest News
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03 Aug
Café Closure on Thursday 4 August
Read moreDue to essential maintenance work, the Café at John Wesley’s New Room will be closed all day on Thursday 4 August. Apologies for any inconvenience
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15 Jul
Site Closure – Extreme Weather Warning
Read moreDue to the forecast of an extreme heat weather warning in the South-West, John Wesley’s New Room will be closed on Monday 18th July and
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30 Jun
Same-Sex Marriage Announcement
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that John Wesley’s New Room is now available for same-sex weddings! Following a decision by the Methodist Conference last year
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31 May
Sharing our Justice Journey
Read moreAs part of the "Walking with Micah" project Methodist Heritage invited John Wesley's New Room to share objects from the collection connected by the theme
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John Wesley's New Room Guest Book
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“Worth popping in, even for the sceptic or non believer. Wonderfully calm and peaceful place bang in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city.”
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“A peaceful haven in the middle of Broadmead. The history of this place is fascinating. The cafe served the best coffee and snacks and the staff were excellent. It was good to get out of the hassle of shopping into this oasis of calm.”
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“The importance of this venue as the oldest Methodist chapel in the world should not be overlooked. The revamping of the rear of the premises adds an excellent cafe.”
John