In this year when Britain is celebrating sport, why not come to Epworth Old Rectory for a day of sports and fun for the whole family. You can enter a range of fun races and games, including a Wesley flavoured treasure hunt around Epworth, and traditional sports day favourites such as an egg and spoon race. Stalls, refreshments, face painting, bouncy castle and fun available all day. There will also be a chance to meet our animals and learn more about them. Please book in for races in advance – details of races will be on our website by March, or telephone for information. There is an entry charge.

See the Rectory in a new light and imagine yourself back through 300 years of history. Learn about the inspirational stories of the Wesley family told by experienced guides in 18th century costume. Share your reactions over refreshments.

Tours are at 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm and 7.30pm, they are free and last about 40 minutes. Refreshments available for purchase from 6pm to 8pm. Gift shop is available.

Pre-booking is recommended by telephoning 01427 872268.

Further details will be available soon – for existing Friends and others who are interested in the work and activities of the Rectory – come and find out more.

A wide range of handmade quality crafts on sale with entertainment (music and dancing), refreshments, and fun stalls. Come and enjoy spending time in our lovely gardens while enjoying the skill of local people. Free admission.

To tie in with the national Heritage Open Days, Epworth Old Rectory will be open for costumed tours which for this day will be free of charge. The tours will begin each half hour. No booking necessary unless you plan to bring more than 10 people. Refreshments available. First tour is at 2pm. Last tour is at 4pm.

A wide range of quality hand-made crafts in the beautiful setting of the Old Rectory decorated for Christmas. Seasonal music, stalls and refreshments are available. Free admission.

New exhibition for 2012 : The Rise and Impact of Global Methodism

To connect with the 2012 international sporting celebrations, the special exhibition will be looking at the international Methodist family – from its beginnings with John and Charles Wesley’s time in Georgia, through the work of some of the early missionaries, to the most recent meeting of the World Methodist Council, you can get a sense of this world-wide family. Then voices of today can be heard  - five Methodist people who currently live in the UK will be reflecting on their upbringing in Methodist communities in five very different parts of the world. The exhibition will be launched in mid-March and will run until the Rectory closes at the end of October.