Epworth Old Rectory

Plan your Visit

Your visit to Epworth Old Rectory and the town of Epworth will be remembered for many years to come and will give you deeper insights into the foundations of the Methodist Movement and the Wesley family.

We are here to offer you help and guidance on how best to use your time during your visit. There's plenty for the whole family. Please contact Epworth Old Rectory during opening times for more assistance.

For information on accessibility, click here.

Opening Times

March, April & October
Monday - Saturday	10:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday	2pm - 4:30pm
May to September
Monday - Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	2pm - 4:30pm

Last admissions - 30 minutes before closing

We are open daily from March 1st to October 31st, including Bank Holidays - Good Friday open 2.00pm – 4.30pm

We can provide catering for groups by prior arrangement with the curator.

Admission Prices

Admission - by Guided Tour only	Standard	With Gift Aid
Adult	£5.00	£5.50
Concession *	£4.00	£4.40
Family - 2 adults with up to 3 children under 16	£11.00	£12.10
Groups of 10 or more people (price each)	£4.00	£4.40
Student in full time education	£3.00	£3.30
Child under 16	£2.00	£2.20
Walk with Wesley and House Tour – adults **	£8.00	£8.80
Walk with Wesley and House Tour – children **	£4.00	£4.40
School groups - price per child with up to 3 adults free	£1.50	n/a

The physic garden can be visited free of charge, though you are encouraged to make a donation towards its upkeep.

* Concession for senior citizens and unwaged
** by prior arrangement

Catering available for groups by prior arrangement

Cheque payments accepted made out to Epworth Old Rectory

Guided Tours by one of our volunteers take place during opening times and last for around 1 hour.

We can provide catering for groups by prior arrangement with the curator.

Tel: +44(0)1427 872268
or email us

Photography
We do not allow any photography in the house, though visitors can purchase postcards of many of the interior views in the shop. Photography is permitted outside.

St. Andrew's Church

In 1695, Samuel Wesley was instated as Rector of Epworth and remained here until his death in 1735.

Physic Garden

The Physic Garden opened in July 2006 and was created to celebrate the contribution made by John to the well-being of the poor who were unable to pay for a physician.