Epworth Old Rectory
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Explore Epworth Old Rectory, the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, pioneering evangelists and founders of the Methodist movement.
Epworth Old Rectory is a Grade I listed house, once home to the Wesley family. The sons of a cleric, John and Charles Wesley spent their formative years here; tours of the house reveal their childhood years and the characters within the large Wesley clan.
A brick and stone construction in Queen Anne style, the rectory was built when its thatch and timber predecessor burned down. The family only narrowly escaped the blaze, with a human chain forming to lift John from an upstairs window just before the roof caved in.
Opened as a museum in 1957, the rectory now displays important artefacts including portraits and letters, and is surrounded by gardens including a Physic Garden, based on John Wesley's book of home remedies, and a walled garden that hosts fairs and outdoor theatre in the summer.
Visitor information
Address
Epworth Old Rectory, 1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1HX
01427 872268
Opening times
Epworth Old Rectory is open from April to October
In 2026 our opening days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 10.30 to 3.30
Our garden are open free of charge year round
check our website for further details
Exclusions and safety measures
access for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users is restricted to the ground floor only