Wesley Church Melbourne
Description
Wesley Church is a neo-Gothic bluestone church built in 1858 which underwent major restoration works in 2018-19. Significant modifications were made to the interior of the church while preserving its traditional character. External features of the church were also restored, with works including a new slate roof, cleaning and repointing the stonework and cleaning and repairing all the stained glass windows. The environment surrounding the church has also been sympathetically addressed, including the complete restoration of the three other heritage buildings on the site: the Caretaker's Cottage, the Manse and the School House.
What's On
Tour the building and hear about the history of Wesley Church from our volunteers stationed throughout the church. Take a self-guided tour of our historical stained glass windows and the meaning behind them. There will be musical performances, self-guided stained glass window tours, guided building and history tours, and storytelling.
Children's Activities
There will be a craft activity for children to build and colour a model of the church.
Images: (1-2) Stained glass window at Wesley Church. (3-4) Wesley Church exterior. All photos: courtesy Wesley Church.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 25 July
Open access 10am—5pm
Sunday 26 July
Open access 1pm—5pm
Enter via main entrance on Lonsdale Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
All-gender bathrooms, Accessible bathrooms, Assistance animals welcome, All ages
The ground floor of the church is fully accessible, however the mezzanine floor is accessible via stairs only.
Location
136 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country







