Friday Communion Service – 10th April, 2026

Join us for Communion service this Friday at 1pm in the Chapel. To reflect the beginning of the Easter season, the triumph of love and new beginnings, The theme is ‘At Easter God says YES to love’.

The service will last 20-30 minutes and all are welcome. The chapel, cafe and museum are open during our usual opening hours.

More information about visiting John Wesley’s New Room, including our Visual Story can be found by clicking on this link: www.newroombristol.org.uk/accessibility.

Easter 2026 Events at John Wesley’s New Room

This Easter Holidays John Wesley’s New Room is pleased to announce, we are participating in the Care & Repair Festival , taking place in Broadmead 7-19 April 2026. Organised by Sparks, John Wesley’s New Room, and Bristol BID. The Care & Repair Festival is a joyful, family-friendly celebration of making, mending, and creativity.

Discover more about the festival and explore all events at: www.bristolbid.co.uk/projects/care-and-repair-festival

Enjoy a Peaceful Lunch Break at Our Cafe Bar 

Treat yourself with drink and refreshments at our award-winning cafe.

Indulge in our daily array of homemade cakes, savour a hot drink or a bowl of delicious soup.

Visit Our Museum

The Museum at the New Room tells the incredible history of John and Charles Wesley, the early beginnings of Methodism and its relevance today. The museum is housed in the original 18th century rooms.

Discover how the New Room played a vital role in providing healthcare and education for those in need. Discover the challenges faced by Wesley in his fight for social justice and be inspired to continue that work today.

Your ticket entitles you to 12 months free entry to the museum.

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John Wesley's New Room

John Wesley’s New Room is a heritage site in the heart of Bristol. It houses a museum, library, café, events and hire space. It is home to the original 18th century chapel that started the Methodist movement.

It also houses an award-winning Café and a vast reference Library. John Wesley’s New Room hosts a range of art, music and family events and is also available to hire.

Explore the Museum of John & Charles Wesley’s life and work in Bristol.

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.

This is the place that completes the story of Bristol. This is the Room that changed the World.

It is a place where everyone is welcome to explore, step back, take time, reconnect and recharge.

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