Museums · East Midlands
Epworth Old Rectory
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Epworth Old Rectory — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Crowle · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Epworth Old Rectory is a museum located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Epworth Old Rectory is the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, notable figures in the Methodist Movement. Visitors can explore the historic house and gardens, and participate in guided tours that delve into the Wesley brothers' lives and legacies.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hatfield Chase Ditches SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Epworth Old Rectory is a museum located in Epworth, Yorkshire, postcode DN9. This historic building was the home of the Wesley family and is notable for its connection to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The rectory is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5232, -0.8173
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Epworth
- Postcode
- DN9 1HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Phone
- +44 1427 872 268
- Nearest railway station
- Crowle — 7.4 km
- Opening
- Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays only – 10.30am to 3.30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- epwortholdrectory.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1230721026 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Epworth Old Rectory?
- Epworth Old Rectory is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN9 1HX), in the parish of Epworth.
- What is Epworth Old Rectory?
- Epworth Old Rectory — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Epworth Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Crowle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN9 1HX.
- Is Epworth Old Rectory a protected site?
- Yes — Epworth Old Rectory is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hatfield Chase Ditches SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Epworth Old Rectory?
- The nearest railway station is Crowle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN9 1HX.