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John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum

293 Reviews

#7 of 186 things to do in Bristol

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36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE, England

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“Hidden away in a shopping area”

We came across here by chance. What a wonderful peaceful place with an interesting history... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Noreen E

Birmingham, United Kingdom

“Town centre visit”

Dropped in on this by chance, a jewel in the centre of Bristol, Chapel is free used for some of... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

mike n

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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4.5 293 reviews

Excellent65%
Very good28%
Average5%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“broadmead shopping centre”(8 reviews)

“an oasis of calm”(6 reviews)

“quiet reflection”(3 reviews)

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The New Room in Bristol is the oldest Methodist Chapel in the world (originally built in 1739 and extended in 1748) and the cradle of the early Methodist movement. It was built and used by John and Charles Wesley and the early Methodists as a...more

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE, England

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+44 117 926 4740

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Noreen E

Birmingham, United Kingdom

13760

Reviewed 1 week ago

Hidden away in a shopping area

We came across here by chance. What a wonderful peaceful place with an interesting history. The volunteer who greeted us was so knowledgeable. We were able to wander round at our own pace but could stop and ask questions. SWe sat and took in the...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank Noreen E

Thank you for your review; we appreciate your kind words. The next time you visit, please feel free to come upstairs to our award-winning museum which is located in the preachers' rooms above the chapel. Admission charges apply for the museum but we offer free...More

mike n

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

6517

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Town centre visit

Dropped in on this by chance, a jewel in the centre of Bristol, Chapel is free used for some of Poldark filming, it has a new atrium that joins a cafe & links to the Museum & New room, that covers Wesley's life as a...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank mike n

Thank you for your review; we appreciate your kind words and so pleased to read that you enjoyed your visit.

NeilM2796

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Disneyfication of a fascinating building.

I came away saddened about the changes to the new room. The new atrium isn't bad in itself with a new cafe and shop. However the museum has killed off the atmosphere of the place. This is not How to do museums and has turned...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank NeilM2796

Dear Neil, Thank you for your review; we appreciate visitors taking time to comment on their experience at the New Room and I’m sorry that you came away ‘saddened’ by your visit, but I trust you will allow me to respond to some of the...More

ericsF8715XH

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Reviewed August 20, 2019

Well put together museum

The museum above the New Room Chapel was very well put together, packing a lot of information into a relatively compact space. Set up to keep you flowing through. My 4 year old twins were a little too small to understand most of the displays,...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank ericsF8715XH

Thank you for your review; we're so pleased to read that you and your children enjoyed your visit to the New Room and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Craffwr

West Wales

510234

Reviewed August 19, 2019 via mobile

Piece of Welsh history in City Centre

Chapel was well preserved with substancial information regarding the history behind the Methodist movement amongst the Welsh Christians presiding in Bristol during the 19th century. Pleasant visit but didn’t get around to visiting the museum and cafe this time. Maybe next time! Free of charge.

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Craffwr

Thank you for your review; we hope you do get an opportunity to visit the museum soon. Please note there is an admission charge for the museum but entry to the chapel is free.

Ursula A

Ceredigion, United Kingdom

7121

Reviewed August 6, 2019

Lovely little place

We popped in as my son was intent on showing me where parts of Poldark had been filmed. We ended up going upstairs to the museum which was small but very interesting. The gent on the desk was so nice and helpful and very welcoming....More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank Ursula A

Thank you for your review; we're so pleased that you enjoyed your visit.

WILDSURFER2019

London, United Kingdom

19245

Reviewed August 2, 2019

CHARLES WESLEY'S HOUSE

The new room puts has a lot of history and stories about the wesley's whilst visiting the new rooms where John wesley used to live i also booked in for a tour of Charles Wesley's house. check it out

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank WILDSURFER2019

Thank you for your review.

NidiaMRP13

Reviewed July 29, 2019

Perfect coffee place!

I was super happy with the service and prices. The food was delicious and if you want a perfectly prepared coffee, this is the place! Great atmosphere and people are very nice. Highly recommended!

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank NidiaMRP13

Thank you for your review; we appreciate your kind words.

fatfoodfreek179

516

Reviewed July 16, 2019

wonderful little place of worship.

This building has recently been refurbished,and has agood little cafe. The museum has lots of items belonging to John Wesley, his bed, bible and much more.How I am sad to have to pay to get into the museum now once it was free.and thought the...More

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank fatfoodfreek179

Thanks for your review and rating. Please be advised that part of the refurbishment of the site included expanding the museum with an additional five rooms opened to view and we do offer a discounted rate to senior citizens, which includes free return visits from...More

Paul H

Rockford, Michigan

Reviewed July 15, 2019 via mobile

Not to be missed!

If you are a Methodist or not, this is a great stop. Historic and contemporary in the same place. Toured the meeting house and was surprised I could stand in the same pulpit as John Wesley!! Grabbed a nice latte and went to the 3rd...More