Methodist church founder John Wesley had preached at the Town Hall in 1784 but was to say that: “The congregation was large and attentive but seemed to understand me no more than if I had been talking Greek.” Brackley was already home to a small society of Methodists for whom the first Methodist church opened on Tinker’s Lane (now Hill Street) in 1804.

The church continued to serve the Methodist community for over 100 years, when in 1905 the present church opened, some 100 yards from the old church.

The new Methodist church was large and constructed with the belief that the Great Central Railway (which was under construction) would site its railway yards in Brackley and thus a larger church would be required for its increased congregation. In the end the yards were situated elsewhere and the church became known for its lofty, empty feel.

The Church was subsequently remodeled in the 70s and again in 2000. The worship area was reduced in size and community, faith centered areas were created to offer greater flexibility for the congregation and community at large.