John Wesley's New Room

Who we are

John Wesley's New Room is a Methodist Heritage site in the centre of Bristol – the world’s oldest Methodist building. 

Our Mission is to be a heritage site where people come in and go out renewed.

Our Vision is to use our historic collection and other resources to bring to life the story and legacy of the Wesleys, offering space for curiosity, reflection, and enjoyment to all.

The award-winning museum consists of a peaceful Grade I listed 18th century chapel with beautifully preserved features, and Preachers’ Rooms exploring Bristol’s social and religious history, with stories of social justice and abolition, health and wellbeing, education, the global spread of Methodism and the relevance of John Wesley's work to today's social and political climate. 

The visitor centre has a vibrant café, library and archive, gift shop, as well as accessible meeting rooms available to hire. There  is also Charles Wesley’s House, a short distance away, a beautiful Georgian house and garden, where the hymn writing talents of Charles and the musical achievements of his family are displayed.  Through our programme of events, tours, community, and educational activity, we welcome visitors locally and from across the world, offering an oasis place of refuge, learning, reflection, enjoyment, and hospitality.