This 17th-century rectory is the birthplace and childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, founders of Methodism. The house features period furnishings and exhibits showcasing the Wesleys' lives and the history of Methodism. Visitors can see the room where John Wesley was born, the kitchen where his mother Susanna cooked, and the garden where the brothers played as children.
What a fantastic place this is! It is run with the help of volunteers and the only way round is on a guided tour but it is worth it. Your ticket lasts a year so you can visit as often as you like. You are not just told of John Wesley but of his parents and his siblings. You are told of the person his mother was and how she brought her children up to be well educated. The house is largely unchanged and there are plans to do some of the outdoor spaces. There is a small shop with books including a guide book and toilets. There is a small carpark but there is plenty of parking in Epworth
We really enjoyed our trip to Epworth today The Rectory of the Wesley Family was good, informative & quite child friendly too. The staff were super friendly & helpful. The kids enjoyed the tour, asked questions & even got to do some crafts at the end. Then we walked round the village, stopped at a nice tearoom for a treat & then visited the beautiful St Andrews Church Where Samuel Wesley was the Rector & where he was buried. We took our dog along so had a good walk round too. All in all a good little day out.
It's only a small place but so interesting. The house is full of artifacts. The physic garden is also interesting. Staff are very good and really friendly.
Loaded chips with bbq sauce n cheese beautiful!!! great service, really nice staff despite being extra busy at music festival, and very reasonable prices. Well done you
The home of the Wesley's with guided tours. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, along us to take photos and ask questions.
Very enthusiastic guide. Very interesting on life in an 18th century rectory for John and Charles Wesley growing up.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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What a fantastic place this is! It is run with the help of volunteers and the only way round is on a guided tour but it is worth it. Your ticket lasts a year so you can visit as often as you like. You are not just told of John Wesley but of his parents and his siblings. You are told of the person his mother was and how she brought her children up to be well educated. The house is largely unchanged and there are plans to do some of the outdoor spaces. There is a small shop with books including a guide book and toilets. There is a small carpark but there is plenty of parking in Epworth
We really enjoyed our trip to Epworth today The Rectory of the Wesley Family was good, informative & quite child friendly too. The staff were super friendly & helpful. The kids enjoyed the tour, asked questions & even got to do some crafts at the end. Then we walked round the village, stopped at a nice tearoom for a treat & then visited the beautiful St Andrews Church Where Samuel Wesley was the Rector & where he was buried. We took our dog along so had a good walk round too. All in all a good little day out.
It's only a small place but so interesting. The house is full of artifacts. The physic garden is also interesting. Staff are very good and really friendly.
Loaded chips with bbq sauce n cheese beautiful!!! great service, really nice staff despite being extra busy at music festival, and very reasonable prices. Well done you
The home of the Wesley's with guided tours. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, along us to take photos and ask questions.
Very enthusiastic guide. Very interesting on life in an 18th century rectory for John and Charles Wesley growing up.
