Heritage Open Days 2026: Charles Wesley's House FREE ENTRY

Book Your Visit to Charles Wesley’s House – Home of the World’s Greatest Hymn Writer. This is a rare opportunity to step back in time and explore everyday 18th century life.

Charles Wesley is best known as the author of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Visit the Georgian townhouse where he lived in Bristol.

Built in 1742, explore the domestic, family rooms and discover the story of Charles, his wife Sally and their gifted children, one of whom was known as ‘the English Mozart’.

Discover the lives of the Wesleys and their impact on faith, music, and culture. Tours offer a rich and personal insight into the Wesley family’s life, legacy, and music, all within the atmospheric setting of their restored 18th-century home. 

Please gather at Charles Wesley’s House – 4 Charles Street, Bristol BS1 3NN – at the time stated on your ticket to begin the tour.
This is a listed building, entered by steps and has five floors linked by a steep and winding staircase.