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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 two new Trustees – Our Chair and Treasurer to serve on our Trust and 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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Samuel Wesley Childhood and Education Samuel Wesley was either born or baptised on 17 December 1662, the son of Rev John Westley, a Dissenting minister in Dorset. Sadly, Rev John Westley died when Samuel was still a child and records do not make clear whether his mother was still living. Despite becoming fatherless at a young age Samuel acquired a good education.

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