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About John and Charles Wesley Chapel

Welcome to the John and Charles Wesley Chapel, known locally as The New Room. This historic Methodist chapel and museum in Bristol is a versatile venue for hire, hosting services, meetings, and a range of events from intimate gatherings to live music. Located at 36 The Horsefair, BS1 3JE, the venue blends religious heritage with contemporary event facilities, making it a practical choice for organizers seeking characterful spaces in the heart of Bristol.

With a main chapel that seats approximately 400, plus smaller spaces for more intimate happenings, The New Room offers flexible layouts for your event. Whether you’re planning a concert, conference, or community gathering, you’ll find a space that fits. We’ve got you covered with practical details like parking, transport options, and handy nearby hotels and dining choices to streamline planning.

Parking is convenient even without on-site facilities: more than 5,000 spaces are within a five-minute walk of the venue, with The Galleries Bristol and Cabot Circus car parks among the closest options. Bristol’s local bus services and Bristol Bus & Coach Station are just a short stroll away, and Bristol Temple Meads station is roughly a 15-minute walk for rail travelers.

Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Bristol City Centre - Haymarket (about a 5-minute walk to The New Room), Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre on Bond Street, and Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel on Broad Street. For food and drink before or after your event, explore nearby restaurants and cafes, with Affiliate partner options recommended for convenience and value.

For cultural enrichment, don’t miss Wesley family heritage experiences such as Charles Wesley House tours and regular Friday Communion services, plus live music events held in The New Room, like Live at the New Room featuring Chris Wood in 2026. Secure your seats for a unique blend of history, faith, and atmospheric performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE (John Wesley’s New Room / The New Room).
  • Venue type: Historic Methodist chapel and museum; also operates as a venue for hire and events.
  • Main chapel capacity: approximately 400 seated (venue overview).
  • Other spaces: Horsefair Room capacity up to 50; Chapel Meeting Room capacity up to 8.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; over 5,000 spaces within a five-minute walk (nearest car parks include The Galleries Bristol and Cabot Circus).
  • Transit: Local bus services and Bristol Bus & Coach Station within a three-minute walk; Bristol Temple Meads station about a 15-minute walk.
  • Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Bristol City Centre - Haymarket (about a 5-minute walk to the New Room), Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre (Bond Street), Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel (Broad Street).
  • Notable events: Regular services (e.g., Friday Communion), live music at The New Room (e.g., Live at the New Room – Chris Wood in 2026), and related Wesley family events like Charles Wesley House tours.