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Christmas at Wesleys
Christmas at Wesley’s
Half-day visit for Year 2
From November 28th until December 13th 2024 only, early booking recommended!
On this special half-day visit, pupils will see Wesley’s Chapel and learn why Christians celebrate the festival of Christmas. They will follow a trail around John Wesley’s 18th century house, decorated for Christmas in the Georgian style, and discover the origins of some modern Christmas traditions. Pupils will also make a Christingle or simple Christmas decoration to take home.

Please note that part of this session takes place in John Wesley’s House, which has a steep staircase with no lift access.

Curriculum links: LBI Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, Expressing – How and why do we celebrate special and sacred times? Expressing – How do people from religious and non-religious communities celebrate Christmas?

What does it mean to be a Christian
What does it mean to be a Christian?
Half-day visit for Year 1 and Year 2
A half-day introduction to Christian beliefs. Through a visit to Wesley’s Chapel, interactive activities and a trail around the museum, pupils will discover what happens in a church, and why a church is a sacred place. They will explore the significance of items within our Methodist Chapel, including the cross, bible, altar, pulpit, font and organ.

Curriculum links: LBI Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education, Believing – Who is a Christian and what do they believe? Expressing – What makes some places sacred? Why do people pray?