Epworth, birthplace of world Methodism, is situated in an area known as the Isle of Axholme. Once a true inland island, it was drained by the Dutch in the 17th century.
The Wesley Trail visits places like the Old Rectory where John Wesley grew up, St Andrew’s church where his father was Rector, and the Wesley Methodist Memorial church, dedicated to the memory of both John and Charles Wesley. A fine statue of John Wesley has been erected on Albion Hill, close to the Old Rectory.
With a unique mixture of Wesleyan heritage, speciality shopping and traditional inns and tea-rooms, Epworth really is the place to visit. Discover its chilling past by taking one of the popular Ghost Walks that run through the winter months. Follow tales that lead down dark back alleys to Epworth’s secret past. Learn about Old Jeffrey – one of the best documented poltergeists in the country. Then recover over a pleasant meal in one of Epworth’s restaurants or bars.
A short drive away is The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft, home to Britain’s largest collection of preserved trolleybuses. Regular Trolleydays are held from Easter to October and the Sandtoft Gathering sees motorbuses arriving from across the country.