Anna Herriman outside John Wesley's New Room

Wesley Day 2023

  To celebrate Wesley Day and Aldersgate Sunday, we are delighted to share this video from Anna Herriman . Anna visited the New Room this year to capture the story of John Wesley and the oldest Methodist Building in the world. The service has been specifically created for the UK

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David Worthington & John Wesley statue in Reynolds Square, Savannah

Informative, Inspirational and Engaging

David Worthington, our Director of Global Relationships, undertook a speaking engagement tour of Florida and Georgia last month (April) 2023 at which he spoke at various Methodist sites across the two states. His hosts described David’s presentation as ‘informative, inspirational and engaging’ and ‘one that should be heard by any

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John Wesleys New Room Summer_Programme 2023

What’s On Programme

Our What’s On Summer programme is out now. Pop in and pick up a copy or take a look here. You can book all events online, just head over to our What’s On page

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What’s On Programme

Our What’s On programme is out now. Pop in and pick up a copy or take a look here. You can book all events online, just head over to our What’s On page

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Temporary closure

Temporary Closure

Due to unforeseen circumstances, John Wesley’s New Room will be closed on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th December. We look forward to welcoming you back on Saturday 17th December.   Tours of Charles Wesley’s house will continue as planned.    

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Reach In And Reach Out (RIRO)

John Wesley’s New Room is excited to announce a partnership with young people, local artists and health providers. ‘Reach In and Reach Out’ (RIRO) is a co-produced project with those aged 16-24 who live in the Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and North Somerset area. Building on the good

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William Titcomb Exhibition Opening

John Wesley’s New Room is pleased to announce the opening of its first spotlight exhibition W.H.Y. Titcomb: Drama of the Open-Air Stage on Saturday 1 October. In this exhibition, John Wesley’s New Room premieres its showing of a painting by 20th century Bristolian artist, William Titcomb. As a resident Bristol

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Café Closure on Thursday 4 August

Due 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 caused. The rest of the site, including Museum and Chapel, will be still open! We look forward to welcoming you back in the Café on

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Site Closure – Extreme Weather Warning

Due 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 Tuesday 19th July. We will keep you updated of any further developments, but hope to reopen on Wednesday 20th July. Stay safe and hydrated everyone!

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Same-Sex Marriage Announcement

We 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 to give local churches the option to conduct same sex marriage ceremonies in Methodist buildings our Trustees have uninanimously voted in favour of taking this

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