Wilderspin School : Wilderspin School Museum |

Welcome to Wilderspin School

Open Days

Our weekly opening times have been extended and are now: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11am – 3pm.

Free Sunday Tours

Although we are closed on Sundays, visitors can enjoy one of our NEW Free Guided tours on 11 August* & 15 September at 11am & 1.30pm included in the price of your £5 Admission Ticket which allows for return visits for 12 months. Free admission and tour for existing Annual Ticket holders. Refreshments inlcuded. Booking essential: tel. (01652) 635172 or email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com

*this date has been changed from 4 August.

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Access information for visitors with specific needs. Click here for details.

News to Click

Virtual cycle ride raised £600!

Join our children’s fun re-creation of the 1844 School Ceremony as part of Heritage Open Days

Slow Circular Earth comes to Wilderspin – find out more

Find out about our AWARD WINNING Memory Cafe Project and our chatty cafe

JOSEPH WRIGHT HALL

CURRENT EVENTS

History Underfoot

July 6, 2024 to July 27, 2024

Hands-on puzzles for kids to test their investigative skills – and grown-ups too – simulating the archaeology we did when restoring the School.

Thursdays – Saturdays – extended to 24 August. Free. (Adult Annual Admission Ticket £5. U16s free.)

The Barton Church School & Wilderspin Story Tour

August 11, 2024

Discover “one of the most important schools in England” with one of our expert guides.

One-hour tours at 11am and 1.30pm. £5pp includes an Annual Ticket and refreshments. Booking essential.

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Beside the Seaside

August 17, 2024

Wallow in nostalgic memories of holidays and days out to the seaside when knitted swimming costumes were in vogue and windbreaks were a “must have”. Grab a tea from the”kiosk” while the kids hook a duck and roll a penny.

11am – 3pm, children free, Adults £5 Annual Ticket