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Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission

Chapel Wesleyan church

Historic, Georgian methodist chapel and museum, plus the home of Methodism's founder, John Wesley. People often mention Wesley, John, visit, history, life, museum, house,


Address

49 City Rd, London EC1Y 1AU, United Kingdom

Website

www.wesleyschapel.org.uk

Contact

+44 20 7253 2262

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (262 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9:45 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 4 pm

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  • 5/5 Tomor A. 4 years ago on Google
    If you visit London this is a "must see" place! Especially if you are a Christian there is so much to learn from the pioneer of Methodism, John Wesley. We were really privileged to be invited on a tour with a guide, a lovely lady who works in this place without whom the visit would be very short and poor. But her knowledge about history and the person of John Wesley brought many things to life. The house where Wesley lived in the last years of his life is so rich in history not just church or Methodist history but the English way of life during those years. So even for those studying history this is a place to visit because it has many things to learn from. John Wesley is one of the heroes of Christian faith and his life of dedication is an example for many. He lived on 20 % of his income and gave 80% for the Kingdom of God. Not many live by these standards today.They find it difficult to give the tenth to God! His life of prayer and study is an excellent example what humble dedication to God can achieve. I havent put many photos so that you get encouraged to visit.Make sure you ask for a guide. It will be much more interesting to you with someone explaining places around. The museum of Methodism is near by so be prepared for a few hours in this place. There is a graveyard opposite the Wesley house.Some famous people were burried there including John Bunyan (Author of Pilgrim's progress- one of the classics of English literature) I truly recommend this place...I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emerson B. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place of London, where we can meet better the history of this big man!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian G. 10 months ago on Google
    So much more than I anticipated it to be! An excellent tour guide and very well preserved history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D B D N. 3 years ago on Google
    We watch the online YouTube live streaming broadcasts every day at 10am And Sunday at 11am ever since lockdown started in March 2020.. We find ministers Jenny and Stephen most helpful and friendly and spiritual.. They have kept us going in the last year.. Every blessings and prayers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eva V. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and atmospheric, stained glass windows are truly unique.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mick P. 1 year ago on Google
    A fine old Methodist church, named after the most famous of preachers, John Wesley, who is interred on the site The church itself reminds me of a Synagogue, with the upstairs pews . More interesting for me is the memorial to the fallen Wesleyans of both World Wars
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yordan Z. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to visit when exploring London. John Wesley house is also open arms has some culturally and religiously interesting items and settings to see. The chapel is exceptionally beautiful with glass paintings and wooden decor. The museum has various historically valuable and significant inhibits as well as video presentation. All in all a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in to the church took some lovely photos and one of a ghost too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth D. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the best places to drop in and say prayers and think about life and what I am doing with it. A loved and well maintained place of worship.

  • 5/5 Ellie M. 11 months ago on Google
    Fabulous unexpected surprise. Was walking by and saw it. Dropped in and was blown away by the beauty and history. Hill was enormously kind spending time giving us a lot of information and adding to our enjoyment of the visit to the museum. Well worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Marek 7 months ago on Google
    It is a beautiful, quiet place with amazing stained glasses.

  • 5/5 Neter C. 9 months ago on Google
    John Wesley is a practical theologian who turns theological ideas into practical social movements. When you come to Wesley's Chapel, you can experience Pastor Wesley's pragmatic missionary spirit.

  • 5/5 Alicia A. 7 months ago on Google
    We attended worship Sunday morning and returned the next day to visit the museum and house. The museum has more than you would expect, so plan at least 90 minutes to 2 hours to see the house and museum. Everyone was super friendly and the small gift shop had some great stuff to bring home for family and friends.

  • 5/5 Richard H. 1 year ago on Google
    John Wesley was hugely inluential in his era. Society owes a huge debt to this remarkable man

  • 4/5 Richard K. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited the chapel for a Taize worship service which happens on the first Sunday of every month. One place I will surely visit again.

  • 4/5 jeff b. 4 years ago on Google
    A chapel, house, museum complex associated with the founder of the Methodist Movement, John Wesley. Contains considerable original fabric, artefacts and information regarding the movement and formative leadership. Attractive Georgian buildings in good state of maintenance. Wesley is buried on the grounds, Guided tours with free admission.

  • 5/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google
    Was Christened here in the early Sixties, so, for me, this is always a stop off when I'm back in my home town of London. An oasis of calm in what is now, a very hectic and noisy London! Recommended 💯 percent!

  • 5/5 Audrey T. 2 years ago on Google
    We did not plan to visit but stumbled across this place on a wet and windy afternoon. Kate, a volunteer here welcomed us in and was more than happy to share her encyclopaedic knowledge of the chapel, and its history. None of us were religious people but we still thoroughly enjoyed our very educational visit and came away with a deep respect for John Wesley and the Methodist ethos. This isn't just a place for methodists to visit and they do really welcome everyone. Highly recommend spending an hour or so here if you are in the area.

  • 5/5 Nageswara Rao G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice worship place filled with memories of life and legacy of John Wesley

  • 5/5 Sara S. 4 years ago on Google
    Magic place. John Wesley was a brave preacher of the gospel who had a life change experience with God!

  • 5/5 paul s. 4 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem. Well worth a look. Very peaceful.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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