Welcome to Wilderspin School

We’re open Thursday – Saturday 10am – 3pm.

Discounted Half-Term admission £1 per person between 24 – 31 October.

Light refreshments are available.

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JOSEPH WRIGHT HALL

CURRENT EVENTS

Bah Humbug!

Join Friends at Barton for a side-splitting, song-filled, sparkle-soaked Pantomime twist on A Christmas Carol in their 10th Anniversary production at the Joseph Wright Hall between 13 & 15 November. All tickets £6. Box Office Thursdays – Saturdays 10am-3pm or phone (01652) 635172.

Tour the historic school rooms then reminisce with family and friends over tea or coffee about children’s TV and your memories of radio and TV broadcasts at school.

Displays

Displays

Discover the story of Samuel Wilderspin and see the unique Infant Schoolroom and Playground that he designed in 1845.

The Wilderspin Story
Schools Programme

Schools Programme

Our Schools Programme has been developed to provide children with an exciting way of engaging with the history of Victorian school life.

Schools Programme
History of the School

History of the School

Learn about Samuel Wilderspin and the Wilderspin National Schools and how his innovations gradually transformed schooling for children of all ages.

Wilderspin History
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Contact us

Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP

wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com 01652 635172

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The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:

Heritage Lottery Fund Sandford Award Winner English Heritage North Lincolnshire Council Accredited Museum