Forthcoming events:
Everyday Histories – All Dressed Up, Sunday 13 September, 1.30pm, free.
The Wilderspin Story Tour, Thursday 17 & Sunday 20 September at 10.30am & 1.30pm, free.
Everyday Lives – A Clean Sweep, Saturday 19 September, 1.30pm, free.
Waterside Walk, Friday 18 September, 2pm, free.
Click on What’s On / Current Events for more details.
Discover Barton’s industrial heritage on a guided walk of Waterside, featured earlier this year as part of our Humber Stories project supported by the Humber Museums Partnership. Meet at Maltkiln Lane / Waterside Road at 2pm – booking required (01652) 660380. Free. 60 – 75 minutes. The walk ends at The Point, on the Humber Bank.
Pop-up display curated for the centenary of Hesslewood Orphanage in 2021 exploring the history of Hull Seamen’s and Hesslewood Children’s Trust. Thursdays – Sundays, 10 – 19 September. Free. Please note that on Saturday 19 September, the display can be viewed until 12 noon only.
Jethro Vivian shares insights into the history of the trade and evokes memories of the annual chimney sweep’s house visit. 1.30pm. Free – booking not required. Refreshments included.
Join us at 1.30pm for a walk-through our display costume in the historic school rooms and find out how our volunteers research and make them. The tours lasts one hour. Booking not required. Free.
Regrettably, this talk scheduled for Saturday 12 September, has been cancelled.
Discover the School’s history and its unique connection with the “inventor of infant schools” Samuel Wilderspin. 45-minute, free guided tour ending with light refreshments. Booking advised (01652) 635172. Tours at 10.30am & 1.30pm.
Discover the School’s history and its unique connection with the “inventor of infant schools” Samuel Wilderspin. 45-minute, free guided tour ending with light refreshments. Booking advised (01652) 635172. Thursday 17 & Sunday 20 September at 10.30am & 1.30pm.
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.
Children and grown ups alike will enjoy trying our playground and street games in our “school sports day” with a difference! Maybe you can get to the top of the league table! Free
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.