Introduction
Behind the Chapel is a small graveyard with plain chest tombs and the monument of John Wesley with pyramid and urn. In the forecourt is an obelisk to Susannah Wesley erected in 1870 and the Wesley memorial with bronze statue of John Wesley erected on the centenary of his death in 1891. The forecourt was re-landscaped with granite setts and York paving in the 1990s but has notable mature London plane trees.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12.30-1.45pm. Closed Thurs bet 12.45 & 1.30pm for service, and between Christmas & New Year, Public Holidays except Good Friday
Directions
Tube: Old Street (Northern); Moorgate (Northern, Circle, Metropolitan). Bus: 21, 43, 55, 76, 141, 205, 214, 243, 371
Owners
Wesley Trust
- History
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Chapel Keeper's House; entrance gates and railings; Wesley memorial in forecourt; statue in forecourt of Wesley; Wesley's House at 47 City Road, the Manse, Leysian Buildings, 104 City
- Grade: II
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Mother Church of World Methodism Chapel.
- Grade: I
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Tomb of John Wesley.
- Grade: II*
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust