Discover the fascinating stories behind our historic classrooms spanning 150 years.

Keep an eye out for the mystery objects challenge as you explore the school.

Reminisce in our Memory Café at the end of this unique tour and rekindle memories of your own schooldays stories

This hands-on tour lasts ninety minutes, and includes refreshments. 

Our teachers from the past will welcome you to their classrooms and share the School’s stories starting in 1845 when Queen Victoria was at the beginning of her long reign, and Mr. Wilderspin was at the end of his illustrious career.  Here in Barton he seized the opportunity to create the country’s first Model Infant School based on his System which was adopted internationally.

Our teacher-guides will escort you through time, experiencing the strictness of the Victorian National School, the hardships of wartime in the 1940s Classroom, and the liberation and enjoyment of the post war classrooms.

Along the way there are mystery objects to test you – and a puzzle or two to solve.

The tour is designed for organised groups and parties of friends or family.

It’s a fun corporate experience too.

There’s a chance to add your own childhood stories to our memory blackboard and enjoy a well-earned cup of tea or coffee with cake or scones.     

The price is £10 per person, including refreshments at the end of the tour.  (Children £5)