Coronavirus Statement 

Please be assured that we have put all the appropriate measures in place to make the New Room as safe as possible and we will be following Government guidelines in respect of hands, face, space and ask that visitors do the same. We encourage all visitors to wear face coverings when at the New Room and test and trace continues to operate for all visitors to the site.

Our safety precautions include extra cleaning and sanitising, hand sanitising stations as you enter the building, limiting visitor numbers at any one time, and encouraging contactless payments where possible. To allow for social distancing we have clear queueing areas, signage and floor markings to help customers stay safely-distanced.

In order to manage social distancing around the Museum we are encouraging visitors to reserve a timed entry slot which can be paid for at our Welcome Desk on arrival. You can book your Museum time slot here. Visitors can arrive on the day without a booking, but priority will be given to those who have reserved a time slot.

Like many other charities, museums and cultural venues across the UK, the New Room is now in a financially challenged position. As we face uncertain times ahead, we need your support more than ever. If you are able to, please consider donating towards the work of the New Room through PayPal here.

We continue to pray for all those who have been affected by this situation and thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Statement issued by David Worthington, Director of the New Room/John Wesley's Chapel on behalf of the trustees and staff –13 December 2021