Research Room

The Research Room is primarily to support the work of the museum. It is accessible by appointment. Please book as far in advance as possible to help us accommodate your request. Appointment requests can be made to museum@wesleyschapel.org.uk.

Teacher's Pack

The pack covering several aspects of the National Curriculum for Key Stages one to three is available for £10 from our online shop.

The pack covers Wesley's Chapel, John Wesley's House, and the Museum of Methodism. It has been written to help teachers plan educational visits to Wesley's Chapel, and to use it to support several aspects of the National Curriculum at mainly Key Stage 2 pupils. The pack also has some activities that have been designed to be adapted and used for Key Stage 1 and 3 pupils.

Replica Costumes

Three costumes (downsized to fit 9-10 year olds) of John Wesley/Preacher, Housekeeper, and Street Lamplighter are available for school visits, and organised groups of children. Minimum time for full session is 1 hour. Bookings can be made through museum@wesleyschapel.org.uk.

Comments from Queenswood School, year 8, following their visit to Wesley’s Chapel, The Museum of Methodism and John Wesley’s House on 3rd October 2011:

“In the house there were a lot of really interesting things”
“Our tour guide was such a nice, entertaining woman who really knew what she was talking about..”
“The house was amazing and we enjoyed it very much!”
“John Wesley’s clothes and accessories were truly fascinating.”
“We certainly learnt a great deal..”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Wesley’s Chapel.”