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Cornwall Attractions - Methodist connections |
Parc Drae Holiday Bungalow is available for holiday lets all year round. There is plenty to do at all seasons of the year. The following table shows attractions under general headings but is in no way exhaustive. Many attractions are open all year round. Please check the individual web sites/ telephone numbers for greater details and availability.
Every care has been taken in compiling this list which are intended to be of assistance to visitors to Cornwall and, in particular, guests at Parc Drae. Should you find any errors or inaccuracies, broken links, etc., please e-mail me.
| Name | Description |
Nearest town/ village |
Web site Click on the site name to open. To return to this page just close the window. |
Telephone number |
Cornwall has a rich history of Methodism and is
noted for the visits of John Wesley. There are a number of historic
sites which have been preserved and are open to the public for inspection. |
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| Gwennap Pit | John Wesley preached here in 1762. Within a few minutes drive of Parc-Drae Holiday Bungalow | Stithians |
01209 821390 | |
| The Museum of Cornish Methodism | Artefacts from Wesley's days as well as a history of Methodism in Cornwall. The exhibition is currently located in Carharrack Methodist Church but there are plans to move it to Gwennap Pit with a purpose built museum/visitor centre. Within a few minutes drive of Parc-Drae Holiday Bungalow | Carharrack |
01209 820381 | |
| Billy Bray's Chapel | A memorial to a renowned Chapel builder. Within a few minutes drive of Parc-Drae Holiday Bungalow |
Chacewater (Truro) |
01872 864054 | |
| Wesley's House | A wing of this house was constructed for John Wesley and he first preached here upon arrival in Cornwall. | Trewint (Launceston) |
01566 86158 | |
| Gwithian Chapel | Reopened under private management in 1999 is long admired as Cornwall's last thatched chapel. | Gwithian (Hayle) |
01872 272980 | |
Stithians' Methodist Church |
Visitors are warmly welcomed into the community of this church. The church has recently been re-roofed and the ornate ceiling centre and the organ pipes fully restored by a local craftsman. | Stithians |
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