Bishop Street Methodist Church

It was built by a congregation who worshipped nearby in a medieval barn and to whom John Wesley had preached. The dignified, symmetrical Regency façade overlooks the Town Hall Square with its grass, trees and fountain. The light, spacious interior, with round headed windows, is furnished with gallery, pulpit rostrum, communion rails and rows of pews. The 17th century organ case, probably by ‘Father Smith’ organ builder to Charles II, provides an eye catching focus. The organ console is mobile, allowing for concerts. There are memorials to the fallen in the Great War, some from closed chapels. 

There are spaces beneath the gallery of the interior for exhibitions. The Café, open six days a week, affords good views of the Town Hall Square. There is a Heritage Room which is open for special events and extensive meeting rooms used by local organisations. The congregation reflects the rich diversity of Leicester out of which has grown an inclusive and welcoming practice of the Christian faith.

Key features include:

• Elegant façade
• Light and airy interior
• Magnificent organ case
• Historic furnishings
• Barley-sugar communion rail posts
• Iron posts supporting gallery
• First World War Memorials
• Exhibition area beneath gallery