History of Methodism in Horncastle

The first Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built in 1786 in the district known as The Wong or Cagthorpe. It was replaced by a new chapel on the same site in 1806.

In 1837 a new chapel was built on Queen Street, which was in turn replaced by a new chapel on the same site in 1870. This chapel was found to be unsafe and closed in 1962.

It was replaced on the same site by the present chapel which opened in 1965. (During the re-building of the Queen Street premises, 1962-1965, the congregation worshipped at Holy Trinity Anglican Church).

10.30am – Morning Worship – every Sunday (unless otherwise stated) with coffee or tea served afterwards

Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 9:00 – 10:00am

Coffee, Cake & Chat

Tuesdays from 10 to 11.30am

Coffee or tea & Cake – All for a donation of £1.50

Held in the Chapel Hall here at Queen Street.

Enjoy a hot drink and a piece of home-made cake.

Crafts, quizzes, board games, friends and friendship.

(There are quiet areas if you just enjoy a quiet time with your elevenses.)

Directions

Travelling east through Horncastle, on the A158, after the 2nd traffic lights, turn first right into Queen Street and you will see the chapel and car park on the right.

This is a living church with a calm, light and airy chapel for worship, with a plain but beautiful wooden cross above the altar.

Though off the beaten track the building is easily accessible and marked by a large cross to the front.

Several rooms are available for hire. Car parking on site.