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John Wesley's New Room in Bristol is the oldest Methodist building in the world. Historic chapel and museum of John & Charles Wesley's life and work in Bristol.

Founded in 1739. The chapel is open to visitors throughout the year and is set out as it was in the Wesleys' time. The preachers' rooms upstairs now contain the Arts Council accredited museum, including John Wesley's private rooms.

28/10/2026

There is still time to take advantage of our FREE Museum entry and UV trail for Children, which is available until 31 October!

The New Room Museum has some night-time creatures trying to hide in it and we need you to help us find them, using special UV torches! Just pick up a torch at the welcome desk to get started.

Find out more about our October holiday activities on our website or using the link in the comments 👇.

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27/10/2026

Looking for activities for the school holiday? It's not too late to book a spot on our FREE shadow puppet workshops, where we'll make puppets, create a scene and bring your stories to life!

We are running two free workshops on Wednesday 28 October:
Quieter Session (Booking Required): 9:30-11:00
Regular Session (Booking Advised): 13:00-15:00

Find out more details and secure a spot today using the link in the comments!👇

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26/10/2026

Our October half-term children's menu is now available at the New Room Café. The Little Pumpkins menu will help keep the kids fed, with a choice of main, a house salad and a juice for £6.50!
The children can pick from:

Little Hot Dog - Frankfurter sausage in a soft brioche roll.
The Cheesy Pumpkin - Cheese & tomato toastie.
Happy Chick'n Bites - Vegan Chicken-style nuggets.
Plus a choice of apple or orange juice.

Available from 26-31 October, Monday to Saturday 10am-3pm.

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24/10/2026

Make the most of upcoming school holidays with our FREE museum entry and UV trail for Children from 26-31 October!

Next week the New Room Museum will be overrun by night-time creatures, so we need the help of all children to help us find them. Just ask for a UV torch at the welcome desk to get started!

To find out more details about our October school holiday activities, head to our website!

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23/10/2026

Get ready for Gaudete! by GreenMatthews at John Wesley's New Room on December 15th!

After 12 years of successful touring Christmas shows for GreenMatthews, Gaudete! is an expanded lineup playing new and exciting arrangements. Their repertoire spans 600 years, featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments!

Find out more and book your tickets now on our website or using the link in the comments 👇

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21/10/2026

The October school holidays are here already, and we have lots happening in the Chapel to help you fill the week!

From 26-31 October you will find a free shadow theatre and puppets in the Chapel to help you tell some seasonal stories. Plus, if you would like to take the fun further, we are also hosting shadow puppet workshops on Wednesday 28 October where you can make puppets, create a scene and bring your story to life!

Find out more and book or our website or using the link in the comments 👇
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15/10/2026

What does reparative justice mean for the Methodist Church today?

Join the Bristol consultation event on Saturday 14 November (11am-3pm) to explore the Church's historical connections to the transatlantic trade in enslaved African people, reflect on its continuing legacy, and contribute to the conversation about what comes next.
Your voice matters. Register for your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reparative-justice-in-person-event-bristol-tickets-1998496141758

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28/09/2026

Are you looking to sing and socialise?🎶 The New Room's Community Choir meet every Wednesday from 12-1pm. Performing a varied repertoire of pop, folk, rock, jazz, blues and gospel, the choir hopes to bring people together through singing. No auditions, no need to read music – everyone is welcome! The choir is £5/week (paid termly).

To find out more or join, please email [email protected] or sign up now: https://buytickets.at/johnwesleysnewroom/2421963

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14/09/2026

We are very pleased to announce that John Wesley's New Room has been chosen as a finalist for the National Church Awards 2026, in the Church and Community Volunteer category! 🎉

The volunteer team at John Wesley's New Room is made up of 53 dedicated volunteers who are at the heart of everything that happens in the building. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and bring with them an extraordinary range of skills and experience. One volunteer who particularly represents the spirit of the team is David Bainbridge, who has been a volunteer for 45 years! David's willingness to help with absolutely anything is inspirational. One moment he may be carefully repairing a piece of wallpaper in the historic Charles Wesley's House; the next he will be confidently leading a large group of American visitors on a tour of the site or mentoring a new volunteer. No task is ever beneath him, and he quietly encourages others simply by the example he sets.

There are many more examples like this across the volunteer team and it's brilliant to see their hard work recognised, so congratulations to all those who give up their free time to help at John Wesley's New Room and make it the building it is today.

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Address

36 The Horsefair
Bristol
BS13JE

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441179264740

Website

http://www.newroombristol.org.uk/

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