The Wilderspin Story guided tours

Discover why this is “one of the most important schools in England”.

45 minute guided tour.

11am  & 1pm, FREE, Booking required (01652) 635172

Rail 200 – British Transport Films

Marking the bicentenary of the world’s first public railway, Friends of the Barton Line hosts a nostalgic look at films from the British Film Archive with one of its former archivists, Barry Coward.  

7.30pm, FREE

Amazing Architecture -Victorian Barton Tour

Discover the town’s fascinating legacy of Victorian buildings in this guided walk (90 minutes) beginning and ending at Wilderspin School Museum, 11am & 2pm, FREE

There are still places so turn up even if you’ve not booked. If the weather deteriorates we’ll decide if it’s too wet and windy to proceed at 1pm. Call 01652 635172 if you need to check.

The Art of Architecture

Paintings of Barton buildings exhibited by our resident art group.

FREE

Building Stories

Follow the clues to discover more about the school building and the materials used to construct it, and spend a few minutes in our building-blocks corner.

£1.50

East Hull Revisited – in conversation with Colin Cooper

The East of Hull is often overlooked by visitors and historians, yet it has a fascinating mix of buildings, old and new which local historian Colin Cooper shares through his extensive collection of unique images.

In partnership with Barton Civic Society

2pm, FREE, Joseph Wright Hall

Heritage Open Days FREE ENTRY

Explore the former Barton Church School and discover why it’s “one of the most important schools in England”. Admission is free and we’re open on each festival Sunday too.

Friday 12 – Sunday 14 & Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 September, 11am – 3 pm

Travels and Travails

Two hundred years ago, education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin began his travels across Britain promoting infant schools in the nation’s towns, villages and cities.  Our  celebrations begin with this exhibition about his amazing adventures and achievements, and a programme of events through to 2026.

Barton Street Boot

Another chance to check out our “white elephants”.

10am – 2pm, FREE

Building Stories

A top-to-bottom exploration of the School building, and a family challenge to test your observational skills – also a chance to enter Barton Civic Society’s Children’s Competition 2025.

Children Free.  Adults £5 (Free to Annual Ticket holders)