Charles Wesley's House, Bristol

Name: Charles Wesley's House
Address: Bristol, United Kingdom

#109 among attractions in Bristol

Museum, History museum

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Charles Wesley's House is a restored historic building at 4 Charles Street, Bristol, England. From 1749 to 1778 it was the house of Charles Wesley, hymn writer and co-founder of Methodism, and his wife Sarah Wesley née Gwynne. It was Charles Wesley's main residence during 1756–71. It was the childhood home of his sons Charles Wesley junior and Samuel Wesley. They were musical child prodigies, who both became renowned organists and composers. The house's interior has been restored to its 18th century appearance, with period fittings. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'37"N, 2°35'33"W

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Charles Wesley's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broadmead, Cabot Circus, The Galleries, Cube Microplex.

~1210 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Broadmead, Bristol
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, Broadmead is a bustling shopping area that serves as a central hub for retail therapy and urban exploration. With its origins tracing back to the mid-20th century, Broadmead has evolved into a vibrant commercial...
~1740 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cabot Circus, Bristol
9 min walk • Cabot Circus is a beacon of modern shopping in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom. Opened in September 2008, this contemporary shopping centre has quickly become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, looking to indulge in retail therapy.
~1460 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Galleries, Bristol
8 min walk • The Galleries is a bustling shopping centre nestled in the heart of Bristol, United Kingdom, offering a diverse range of retail experiences to locals and visitors alike. With a wide array of shops spread across three floors, this modern complex has become a go-to...
~350 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Cube Microplex, Bristol
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bristol, the Cube Microplex stands as a beacon for independent cinema enthusiasts. This unique venue, more than just a cinema, is a cultural hub that prides itself on offering a diverse range of film screenings, from cult classics...
~1600 ftS
Music venue
Bierkeller Theatre, Bristol
8 min walk • The Bierkeller Theatre was a theatre in Broadmead, Bristol, England, located inside Bristol's oldest night club, the Bristol Bierkeller. Previously a host for the Bristol Shakespeare Festival, the Bierkeller Theatre officially opened in mid-January 2012, receiving local, national and international companies.
~1430 ftSE
Church
New Room, Bristol
7 min walk • John Wesley's New Room is a historic building in Broadmead, Bristol, England. Opened in 1739, it housed the earliest Methodist societies, and was enlarged in 1748. As the oldest purpose-built Methodist preaching house, it has been designated by Historic England as a grade I listed building.
~1780 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Circomedia, Bristol
9 min walk • Circomedia is a school for contemporary circus and physical theatre based in Bristol, England. The school offers a variety of training courses and workshops that teach circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance and creativity.
~1620 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Bristol
8 min walk • St Paul's Church gives its name to the surrounding St Paul's area of Bristol. It was built in the 1790s but fell into disuse and disrepair by its closure in 1988. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
~1030 ftS
Church
Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol
5 min walk • Broadmead Baptist Church is a Baptist church in the Broadmead area of Bristol, England. The church was the first dissenting church in Bristol, founded by Dorothy Hazard and four other dissenters in 1640.
~630 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St James' Priory, Bristol
4 min walk • The Priory Church of St James, Bristol, is a Grade I listed building in Horsefair, Whitson Street. It was founded in 1129 as a Benedictine priory by Robert, Earl of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I.
~1600 ftSE
Church, Shopping centre
Quakers Friars, Bristol
8 min walk • Quakers Friars is a historic building in Broadmead, Bristol, England. The site is the remains of a Dominican friary, Blackfriars that was established by Maurice de Gaunt, c. 1227.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Wesley's House?

Nearby attractions include St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol (3 min walk), St James' Priory, Bristol (4 min walk), Stokes Croft, Bristol (5 min walk), City Road Baptist Church, Bristol (5 min walk).

How to get to Charles Wesley's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charles Wesley's House:

Bus

Bristol Bus & Coach Station (2 min walk)
Bond Street • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Montpelier (15 min walk)
Redland (16 min walk)

Ferry

City Centre • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (16 min walk)
Prince Street Bridge • Lines: Hotwells-Centre (22 min walk)