Key facts
- Denomination
- Methodist
- Address
- St Saviourgate
York, YO1 8NQ
North Yorkshire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1256705, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q107490245, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Central Methodist Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
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About Central Methodist Church
Central Methodist Church stands on St Saviourgate in central York, North Yorkshire. This Grade II* listed Methodist church remains in use for regular worship and also accommodates charitable and voluntary organisations. It provides breakfasts for people who are homeless or otherwise disadvantaged.
Opened in 1840 as the Centenary Chapel, the church commemorated a century since the earliest Methodist societies were established. James Simpson designed the building in a Classical style, giving it an Ionic-columned entrance, a basement and two upper levels. Rear rooms were repeatedly rebuilt following fires in the nineteenth century, while further enlargements and new vestries were completed between 1881 and 1909. The interior was arranged for 1,500 people, with seating around a horseshoe plan, an oval gallery and surviving numbered box pews. Its organ, made by John Brown in 1841 and reconstructed in 1931, has three manuals and 2,500 pipes. Memorials honour Joseph Agar and the Reverend David Hill, who served as a missionary in China.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Methodist Church?⌄
Central Methodist Church is at St Saviourgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8NQ.
What denomination is Central Methodist Church?⌄
Central Methodist Church in York belongs to the Methodist tradition.
How old is the Central Methodist Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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