“Good health of both body and mind for all.” John Wesley
John Wesley believed that it was mind, body, and soul that gave somebody good health. Following this holistic approach would lead to living a happy life.
John was interested in medicine and natural remedies. At The New Room, he created a dispensary of free medical care. When John ran out of money to continue this, he wrote a self-help guide to medicine. The Primitive Physic: or an Easy and Natural Method of Curing Most Diseases was published in Bristol in 1747 and became a bestseller for a century.
Explore items from the John Wesley’s New Room collection and archive linked to health and wellbeing.
8th April, 2026 onwards.
Free with normal Museum admission
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 1748 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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This is part of the Care & Repair Festival, 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, taking place from 7-19 April 2026.
Discover more about the festival and explore all events at: www.bristolbid.co.uk/projects/care-and-repair-festival
Care and Repair 2026 Festival Events at JWNR |
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Date and Time |
Name |
Details |
Tuesday 7th > 30th April |
LOVE Broadmead Exhibition |
FREEChapel |
Tuesday 7 > 19th April |
Broadmead Treasures Trail |
FREECollect from JWNRSUNDAY – collect trail from SPARKS |
Wednesday 8th > Onwards |
John Wesley and Mindfulness Museum Display |
MuseumBooking Link |
Wednesday 8th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Singing for Fun |
FREECourtyard |
Thursday 9th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:30 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Tuesday 14th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Relaxed Session) (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Wednesday 15th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Collective Sounds |
FREEChapel |
Thursday 16th April,12:15 > 13:00 |
Lunchtime Mindful Drawing for Adults |
FREE – ChapelBooking Link |