Wesley Cottage, Trewint, Cornwall

Wesley Cottage, Trewint, Cornwall A Methodist heritage museum offering hospitality and telling the story of John Wesley in Cornwall Welcome to the page for Wesley Cottage Methodist Museum.

This is a very special place with much spiritual and historic significance for Methodism, particularly here in Cornwall. It was here that John Wesley and his travelling companions found Christian welcome and hospitality, a place to rest and be refreshed on his many journeys to preach the gospel in Cornwall. All are welcome to visit and experience the Prophet's Chamber with the smallest place of wo

rship in the UK and the bedroom where John and his companions would have stayed. Visits from individuals and groups are warmly welcomed. Please do get in touch if you'd like to come and see us, or indeed if you'd like to know more about the place, our faith, the mission and God's love for all. This page is run according to the Social Media policy of the Methodist Church which can be found at
https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/guidance-for-churches/digital-communication-guidance-for-churches/social-media-guidelines/
https://www.methodist.org.uk/safeguarding/policies-procedure-and-information/policies-and-guidance/
If you have any queries about the administration or content of the group please contact the Curator, Mrs Julie Swann via messenger or email at [email protected] or by phone on 07754 558276

“Beware you be not swallowed up in books! An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.” – John WesleyThat’s good advi...
07/09/2026

“Beware you be not swallowed up in books! An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.” – John Wesley

That’s good advice to all those returning to school this week – students and teachers.
Wesley was, of course, passionate about the importance of education and opened a number of schools, believing everyone (rich or poor, male or female) had the right to an education.
But he also knew that it was important not to neglect the well-being of others in the pursuit of wisdom, and that ultimately it was through love that we really find purpose, meaning and fulfilment.

02/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome a group from Singapore this week - and they gave us another reminder of how Methodism is thriving in other parts of the world. They informed us that the congregation in their Methodist church back home numbered a mere…8,000😮
We wonder who had the job of making the teas!

We’re open again today (Bank Holiday Monday) if you're looking for something to do, or in case you find yourself sitting...
31/08/2026

We’re open again today (Bank Holiday Monday) if you're looking for something to do, or in case you find yourself sitting in a traffic jam on your way home! Pop in for some refreshment for the body and soul! We're open until 4pm.

We had a lovely start to the Bank Holiday weekend yesterday (thank you to all those who visited). We're open again on Mo...
29/08/2026

We had a lovely start to the Bank Holiday weekend yesterday (thank you to all those who visited). We're open again on Monday for any holidaymakers on their way home, or any locals wishing to do something a bit different this weekend. Why not pop in? We'd love to see you.

We’re just off the A30 and make for a great pit-stop. And Wesley Cottage has got to be far more interesting than a servi...
26/08/2026

We’re just off the A30 and make for a great pit-stop. And Wesley Cottage has got to be far more interesting than a service station!
We’ve got plenty of activities to entertain the kids, plus two gardens to chill out in.
Why not pop in for a cup of tea on your way in or out of Cornwall this weekend?

Remembering Stanley Sowton who died on this day in 1958. Stanley was the inspiration behind the restoration of Wesley Co...
21/08/2026

Remembering Stanley Sowton who died on this day in 1958. Stanley was the inspiration behind the restoration of Wesley Cottage. Having fallen into disrepair, the Methodist Church obtained the cottage for £50 in 1948 and spent £1,000 on its restoration. Stanley realised its potential, and it reopened as a museum in 1950. He faithfully served it for the rest of his life.

21/08/2026

If you're travelling to see us at Wesley Cottage this morning (Fri 21st), please be aware that the A39 is currently closed in the Wainhouse Corner area and many of the alternative local roads are pretty snarled up. The A30 is currently running fine, though. I wonder if John Wesley ever gave out traffic reports😂

19/08/2026

We welcomed visitors all the way from South Korea this week.
It reminds us that the name of John Wesley is known throughout the world – even though he only actually personally visited a few countries outside of the UK during his travels.
And, while Methodism is sadly on the decline in the UK and US, it is growing in many other countries throughout the world, including South Korea, where there is now an estimated 1.5 million Methodists.
It’s always a delight to welcome overseas visitors to Wesley Cottage, but we also cherish those who come from our own shores. Why not pay us a visit? We’re open this Friday (10am to 4pm), or you can arrange to visit on another day by emailing [email protected]

18/08/2026

It was nice to be greeted by something not seen for a while at Wesley Cottage this morning...rain!
Of course, John Wesley was not so happy to be greeted by the wet stuff on his first visit to Trewint in the spring of 1744.
He arrived 'wet and weary' after battling through the 'rain and hail' for several hours, and used the word 'battered' to describe how he felt when he arrived!
No doubt, we'll be feeling the same in a few months from now...

We don’t care how visitors are dressed when they come to Wesley Cottage.But John Wesley would, no doubt, have arrived dr...
17/08/2026

We don’t care how visitors are dressed when they come to Wesley Cottage.
But John Wesley would, no doubt, have arrived dressed in his normal 'methodical' way. He was known for wearing a three-cornered hat, which was typical of the time (you can try one on for size). He dressed in a simple and humble manner, but was always meticulous about his personal appearance. He once wrote: “I dare no more write in a fine style than wear a fine coat."

We have a number of fun activities for kids (and big kids) at the cottage this summer. Why not bring all the family? Email [email protected] to book a visit, or just turn up on a Friday (open 10am to 4pm).

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Wesley Cottage, Wesley Way, Trewint
Launceston
PL157TG

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+447754558276

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