Winsley Methodist Church

About

Methodism came to Winsley in the 1740’s when John Wesley stopped off for breakfast on his way to Bradford-on-Avon. Wesleyan meetings started in the neighbouring village of Monkton Farely before moving into Winsley in 1810.

The present building was built in 1903, with an active Sunday School and a membership of about 30.   The Sunday School was reactivated in the 1960’s and the membership today stands at about 17.

 


Location

The church is located at:

Bradford Road
Winsley
Wiltshire
BA15 2LG

 

From East/Bradford-on-Avon take the B3108 signed to Winsley.  After approximately 2km at the large stone follow sign for  Winsley Village (30mph).  After approximately 1km go past 7 Stars Public House on the left hand side and follow road around the right hand corner.  The Church is on the right hand side.

From West from Limpley Stoke viaduct on A36 take B3108 signed  Bradford-on-Avon .  Pass under railway bridge over River Avon bridge and canal bridge, ascend Winsley Hill.  At the top, pass  Avon Park Residential Village on right hand side then in approximately 400m turn right where signed for  Winsley Village (large stone on right).  In approximately 400m the road narrows and the Church is on the left hand side.

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Times of services

Our Church meets at 10:30am every Sunday.


The Minister

This is the minister, Revd Peter Whatton

He can be contacted on 01225 71607


Other key people

Minister with Pastoral CareRevd Peter Whatton
ContactMrs Margaret Cottrell
Treasurer/PropertyMr Gordon Butler