Reviews of John Wesley's New Room. (Museum) in Bristol (Somerset).

John Wesley's New Room

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John Wesley's New Room, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol BS1 3JE, United Kingdom

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Information of John Wesley's New Room, Museum in Bristol (Somerset)

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Reviews of John Wesley's New Room

E. G.

Standing in the first ever Methodist Church built was just humbling and I felt very blessed by God. I prayed in the Church auditorium, I sang and took pictures with my wife. We have been blessed to have just chanced on it. I believe it is a Holy Place to rededicate one's life to Jesus Christ our Saviour

B. G.

evangelist, who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement that continues to this day.

E. C.

A splendid little museum dedicated to John Wesley, a dead chap of many talents. Guides/volunteers have a wealth of knowledge and are very helpful. I enjoyed learning about the Methodist church and John's outdoor preaching. I continue to live in hope that one day there'll be a museum all about me in Bristol, but I seem to have a bit of an image problem at the moment. I'm working hard to rectify that.

P. R.

Independent coffee shop near primark. Coffee is as good if not better than the Costa / Starbucks franchise. Staff are polite and helpful, area is clean well lit. If your in the area try it out, can't fault the place.

E.

I visited the museum on one of the guided tours and really enjoyed it. Our guide was really knowledgeable and the tour itself was really interesting and informative. We went into the chapel and the rooms above and learnt a lot about Methodism - would really recommend!

m. p.

Wonderful Methodist Church, were John Wesley preached. This was the very first Methodist Church. Lovely cafe at the back of the chapel were wholesome snacks can be had. Nice shop and well worth having a look at the museum. 10/10

g. a. d.

Went to the café there. So quiet and peaceful. I loved it

B. W.

Fantastic visit! Lovely, helpful staff and a beautiful building. The museum is outstanding with lots of information clearly laid out. Thank you very much!

R. J.

Only went to the cafe for a coffee and a piece of cake which was delicious! There was a nice atmosphere and the staff were welcoming and friendly.

M.

John Wesley was an English cleric, theologian, and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement that continues to this day. Born: 28 June 1703, Epworth Died: 2 March 1791, London Wesleyans believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Savior of all persons who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe those who receive new life in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit.

S. C.

Good atmosphere, nice selection of cakes. Welcoming in the chapel

R. W.

It is extremely interesting with a lot of information and the presentation of the museum is the best that I have seen.

R. B.

The worlds first Methodist church. John Wesley was an English cleric and theologian who, with his brother Charles and fellow cleric George Whitefield, founded Methodism. Educated at Charterhouse School and Christ Church, Oxford, Wesley was elected a fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford in 1726 and ordained as an Anglican priest two years later. He rejected the established church..and preached wherever he could..

L. P.

It's a lovely place. Very quiet and peaceful with a nice coffee bar. Museum and a very good bookshop. It's attached to the chapel and is very interesting. Really worth a visit

j. f.

Very peaceful place to have a rest after shopping

J. P.

If your looking for a nice quiet cafe for a wonderful coffee and a snack ( macaroons are highly recommended )with a very welcoming atmosphere head here. Super friendly staff all round , amazing food in the cafe and the church itself is very interesting.

D. A.

The oldest Methodist buíding in the World photos by Dirceu Antunes

A. B.

Nice little tourist attraction just off the shopping high street. The staff are super friendly and happy to have a chat and share their knowledge of the New Room. Cafe next door is pretty good too!

d. k.

Great food greater tea good service.

R. R. W. M.

Really accessible and entertaining museum with an excellent cafe

R. M.

Lovely History and Staff and Stunning Chappel x

T. M.

It's a wonderful little gem, steeped in history, learn visually about John Wesley, abolishment of slavery, history of faith in beautiful Bristol!!

A. B.

It's OK, went in for a light snack and outta the 3 options of filling, they had only 1. The filling that we did get was really nice though, and the coffee was really good.

R. M.

The people inside are very helpful and the new museum is great! Very informative; I learnt a lot about a fascinating man and his brother, and their role in shaping the lives of so many people in Bristol and around the world. The museum is well laid out and fits a lot in to a surprisingly small space. The chapel itself is well maintained. I'll return again to learn more soon, and maybe try out the cafe!

S. J.

Cheerful staff . Good atmosphere .

R. C.

An interesting little chapel just off a busy shopping street and easy to miss. Doesn't take long to visit and well worth it for a dose of history. The tree stump chair looks like it might not be very comfortable (you can't sit it it as it is fragile), but looks very cool. If you work nearby and haven't seen it yet then take 15 to 20 minutes one lunchtime to take a look.

E. W.

Awarded best small attraction in the area and bronze for best South West attraction. Multi award winning cafe - food and coffee all made with local organic fairtrade ingredients. Chapel is an oasis of tranquillity in the midst of the busy Broadmead area and the museum is brilliant, very hands on for kids and interesting for adults too. Ticket for museum is valid for 12 months. Excellent!!

P. W.

Excellent little place for a drink and snacks reasonably priced not to busy when we have been there .

A. S.

One of my favourite places for history and with great event's as well as food served by the café.

S. C.

Nice and friendly place to grab a coffee while I wait for my brother in the hospital. Light and airy inside with very good coffee and even better cake. Staff were friendly.

G. E.

Lovely cafe..lovely people..well worth visiting..

L. B.

An oasis of calm in the town centre, well worth a visit, interesting museum and lovely cafe serving home made soups, sandwiches, cakes and excellent coffee.

M. M.

Small light and airy café nestled amongst the fast food joints serving fresh homemade food (sandwiches, baked potatoes, soup and cake). There is a great museum as well.

N. H.

Lovely little museum, chapel and cafe in the heart of Bristol. We learned a lot about the Wesleys but also about the economic and social conditions of the day. Great value.

J. M.

A place of huge historical importance - the home of Methodism! Some folk may find it plain uninspiring; others will understand the simple beauty of Wesley's first chapel. Enjoy the chapel and museum but do also visit the café. Basic stuff like coffee, cake and soup as good as its many competitors around in Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre but cheaper and supporting a wonderful bit of religious history.

H. F.

Our first time doing the Methodist Heritage trail with a stop at New Room. The historical account of John Wesley's life and the beginning of Methodism were well documented. For myself, a layman, I like the details like photos, letters and writings. The Chapel is so quaint and authentic. We managed to sit in for a short sermon and a chat with some enthusiastic volunteers. We also did the London trail with Wesley's house and his mother's grave. Very happy to be able to trace our Methodist roots in UK. 1 tick off my bucket list :)

J. C.

Fantastic exhibition. Wonderfully interactive even found myself singing the songs. Take the children there is loads for them to do. Very important account of world history told in a modern way.

t. s.

Very friendly staff helpful welcoming clean very good for the personal experience would highly recommend it. Food very tasty

j. C.

Decent brew from here and half the cost of the other coffee shops around

R. B.

We had a tea and coffee, it was a cold day outside, and we needed a hot drink. It was okay, the price was okay, but I don’t think I would rush to go there again. Lacks something, but not sure what.

S. M.

The first Methodist Chapel in the world is not the easiest place to find - so use Google Maps... Once inside, it's always a quiet place - somewhere to sit and think in the centre of the city. And you don't get any more minimalist than here: everything is functional form; there are no superfluous decorations; no symbolism.

S.

Had the chance to visit the chapel and was nicely impressed! And all staff are really friendly and welcoming. A hidden gem in busy central Bristol.

S. M.

Helpful guide in the chapel, friendly coffee shop staff, reasonable prices. Every where very clean.

B. G.

Beautiful tiny Chapel hidden away in Bristol. Can you find it? Obscure entrances opposite Primark on the Horsefair at one end, opposite Boots on Broadmead at the other. Don't trust the location Google maps gives you. The chapel has had a new steel orning and museum added, whereas it used to be tiny Chapel in yard before. You can see the history of it in the museum.

B. L.

For anyone witha Methodist background Very well kept with interested and informed guides. Make time for upstairs archive. Cafe on site serves nice tea and cakes

M. A.

As always, the cafe is an oasis of calm away from worldly chaos.

G. M.

A tranquil oasis in our hectic lives. Also happy memories of my wedding here in 1978. Goose bumps when it was the venue for a scene in 'Sanditon' over the weekend!!!

j. k.

Loved my visit

D. G.

A tranquil place of worship and reflection in the heart of Bristol that you should visit if in the area :-) Coffee and cake available at the fine cafe too! :-D

S. B.

A great little cafe in Bristol, inexpensive with lovely cake !!! Just as it should be.

W. O.

Really well curated and interesting small museum - thoughtful questions asked through out that engage adults and children alike.

P. 2.

The time I would volunteer then live with good managers and managers are still good

B. B.

Built by John Wesley, The New Room is the world's oldest Methodist building. When you step off Broadmead and through its doors, it's like stepping into a time machine and being whisked back to the 18th century. Upstairs from the chapel are the preachers' rooms - where the likes of Charles Wesley and George Whitefield would have stayed and where early Methodist Conferences would have been held. These rooms are home to a small museum. One of the rooms, Charles Wesley's, has recently been refurbished. Highlights include an 18th century view of Bristol transposed onto the window and little radio dramas of events that might have happened in the room, which you can listen to when sitting in the window seat. You can also listen to the most well-known of Charles Wesley's hymns. It provides a fascinating insight into the 18th century and is well worth a visit whether you're a Methodist or not.

V. H.

Fab visit as always. Such a welcoming place, and very easy to take children. Lovely and friendly cafe. Thanks!

T. W.

Jolly good staff and strsight forward food in cafe.. Chance to take some quite contemplative time or a chat in chapel area attached.

S. D.

Lady was very knowledgeable and friendly

M. N. S.

So much history to be found here. The rich heritage of Methodism and the controversy that came with it as Wesley preached a social gospel that demanded humane, kind treatment for all.

J. B.

Lovely food and great service, enjoyed in fabulous surroundings. A lovely place to visit and very historic.

p. I. l. w. t. p. p. f. f.

Management of very good have a good cafe and being a volunteer myself but load of volunteers opportunities despite my disability people are very helpful and also suitable for disabled people

b. g.

Lovely secret place for coffee. Snacks and cakes excellent. Peacefully quiet. Lovely courtyard effect.

I. B.

Friendly with a nice cafe. Didn't have time to visit the museum but would like to go back.

d. r.

A quiet refuge in the centre of a shopping center, the covered courtyard has a great atmosphere for either a quick or slow coffee

S. L.

I had no idea there were meeting rooms and a cafe inside, looks very modern and the service was great

S. K.

Beautiful place. This place is of great spiritual significance to me and it was great to visit the Chapel. I highly recommend you visit this place. Thank you

P. C.

Yeah food and service was really good .x

S. D.

Service is very good. Bacon butty is great coffee brill.I love it. Recommended.

M. C.

Amazing refurb, with a fantastic cafe. The museum and chapel give a great view of history.

G. B.

Very interesting with a lovely atmosphere. The cafe is great too.

K. H.

Interesting place for a visit an oasis of calm in. Central Bristol

P. G.

Very nice to hear the all men choir but expensive to see the museum as when i was a kid it was free. Although it as been remodeled

S. P.

Lovely building in a hideaway place. Cafe a little expensive. Fabulous learning centre.

T. O.

Very nice place to take a break, coffee really good but very disappointed with the cheese on toast which was one slice with mild cheese that cost almost £5

D. G. J.

Dedicated staff: JW would be v. proud of their 'open arm's in welcome. An air of Eternity pervades everywhere.

T. H.

Lovely place for meetings and also relaxing. Great history trip.

L. R.

Interesting Place John Wesley's Chapel and museum Modern cafe. Enjoyed the soup and bread!

R. E.

I visited the museum which has a wealth of exhibits about John and Charles Wesley and you can visit a The New Room......

m. c.

Enjoyed the visit.

J. S.

An oasis of calm within the hustle and bustle of the retail mayhem. Very informative - a little gem.

z. k.

Great place to learn about some of Bristols most interesting people, and the birth of the Methodist church.

N. S.

Great relaxed lunch cafe serving some great quality food.

P. W.

Really nice cafe at rear of chapel.peacefull and nice staff.

N. G.

I found out where the word "Methodist" comes from. That was the highlight. The museum was seven pounds so we skipped that.

M. J.

Friedly Welcome, positiv atmosphere ans a Lot of interesting information abaut Wesley sind the Methodist.

J. B.

Well worth a visit. Also had snack in the cafe.

P. R.

I was here for a Methodist Reflect conference. The facility is excellent and the staff friendly and helpful.

A. W.

Welcoming, interesting, and peaceful place in the middle of a busy shopping area. A sanctuary

J. D.

We were just using the meeting room but it was an excellent venue 😀

R. e. c.

Nice experience.

C. E.

John Wesley bristol preacher.its his church also used in Poldark series

G. J.

Really enjoyed the visit. Will get back again.

T. B.

Beautiful church. Really peaceful. Stunningly beautiful in an understated way

J. R.

Great place to see the early Methodist Church and their history.

R. T.

Chapel itself is free to visit but the small museum upstairs charges for admission.

L. B.

Enjoyed a cup of tea 🍵 and a well deserved break

J. M.

Restful and peaceful with no background music which was a lovely respite to being bombarded everywhere with noisy music everywhere else.

J. C.

Very interesting, haven of peace in city

J. D.

Fascinating Chapel and well run café.

A. S.

Lovely quiet retreat and very nice cafe.

M. T.

Very interesting, historically. It also has a cafe

G. P.

Peaceful cafe.

T. S.

Great performance space - saw Insane Root fantastic!

A. S.

Nice and friendly and good food in their café

h. f.

Very nice.. Nice and tranquil good service and food

H. C.

Very peaceful - I wish I'd discovered it before.

J. B.

Great new museum, definitely worth a visit

P. W.

Great museum and has a great day at themed Georgian day

D. H.

Lovely peaceful place for refreshments or lunch.

J. W.

Visit a coffee place, good selection of cakes and quiet place to sit

J. J.

Lovely quiet place for a cup of coffee and sandwich

j. r.

Very cosy nice food very good staff

N. B.

Really lovely place and staff really friendly ☺️

c. m.

Lovely cafe. Peaceful chapel.

J. F.

Very friendly and quiet.

C. S.

Lovely homemade soup recommend this cafe to anyone

P. H.

Historic site trying to communicate about the past and its relevance to today.

K.

Perfect atmosphere for prayer and quiet contemplation.

P. T. v. B. B.

Sometimes I go here to make a a Prayer when it quiet

M. W.

It was slightly interesting and offered light refreshments

D.

Nice location for a coffee in a spacious room

g.

best Methodist chapel in the whole freaking world

M. T.

Lovely little hidden gem in the middle of Broadmead.

C. S. F.

Been six times and still more to see and absorb

G. M.

A hidden gem. The best of all is God is with us.

M. M.

Pleasantly peaceful nice cafe

B. B.

Good tea ,great staff

J. H.

Very peaceful and entertaining history!

V. H.

Lovely restaurant with good coffee

S. H.

Interesting place and lovely cafe

M. K.

John Wesley has just popped out for a pasty and will be back in a mo.

A.

A hidden gem in the heart of Broadmead

H. H.

Fabulous place to visit and reflect

J. P.

Very interesting. Will come again.

S. M. A. L.

An quiet oasis on the city centre.

M. C.

Nice cuppa with scone and jam

j. j.

It's a nice and heart touching

C. F.

An oasis of calm in Bristol city centre

G. M.

Little oasis in busy Broadmead 👍

L. S.

Nice place to relax in Bristol

S. C.

Great value great service

P. G.

Peaceful in the chaos of the Haymarket.

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Historic place for Methodist

L. A.

Excellent food.

R. A.

Went for food which was OK

W. L.

I saw new one

T. M.

Amazing space.

L. P.

Nice and pleasant

c. b.

Beautiful

R. A.

Excellent

M. B.

Very interesting

R. D.

Lovely place

O. K.

Fantastic place

R. V.

Interesting.

Y. L.

Holly place of Bristol

M. B.

Interesting

M. G. W.

The food was tasty and we were served very quickly. A lovely calm space.

P. S.

A place of history but also a place to relax, in the coffee shop. On a cold December day, the home-made soup did its job! Friendly staff, too.

P. A.

(Translated) Museum very interesting, attractive and lively! We had the benefit of having a very nice young woman from the museum who explained to us in French the usefulness of each piece and their stories! (Original) Musée très intéressant, attractif et animé ! Nous avons eu le bénéfice d'avoir une jeune femme très sympathique du musée qui nous a expliqué en français l'utilité de chaque pièce et leurs histoires !

D. C.

(Translated) It is an impressive Catholic site. (Original) 감명 깊은 가독교 유적지입니다.

M. L.

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