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Welcome

This impressive Grade 1 listed house was the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, founders of the Methodist Movement. Built in 1709, Epworth Old Rectory will transport you back in time to discover their life and legacy. You are welcome to join us for a guided tour of the house and gardens or just explore at your leisure.

WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON – EXCLUDING OUR CHRISTMAS EVENTS & PRE-BOOKED GROUP TOURS. 

WE WILL REOPEN ON THE 1ST APRIL 2026

 

NEWS * NEWS * NEWS
We are seeking various new Trustees & CIO Directors – Our Treasurer to serve on our Trust and CIO and two new Directors to serve on our CIO – an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of development and renewal – FIND OUT MORE
New For 2025

John Wesley’s Physick Garden

Discover John Wesley’s book a Primitive Physick through our new web pages that detail herbal remedies and ways to live well in the 18th century, some of which is still surprising relevant today (and not so much so!). Funded by The Royal Society. FIND OUT MORE

Out of the Box

Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has enabled us to create a brand new collections store, new teams of Volunteers to join, and a host of events and additions to our exhibitions – FIND OUT MORE

Living Paintings – Wesley’s Alive

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John and Charles Wesley stained glass window at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Epworth John Wesley is perhaps the best known member of the Wesley family. Alongside his younger brother, Charles, he was a founder of the Methodist movement. Childhood at Epworth Rectory John was born on 17 June 1703 in Epworth, the fifteenth child of Samuel and Susanna Wesley. Like the majority

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