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
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.
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)
Part of our 1940s Day between 10.30am and 3.30pm.
Vintage stalls are available to book by phone (01652) 635172 and email @ wilderpsinschoolmuseum@gmail.com.
Journey back to the 1940s as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with a vintage fair, wartime cinema & theatre, evacuees’ classroom, tea dance, NAAFI café and more!
10.30pm – 3.30pm, FREE
Please note that the car park will be used for the historic vehicles and will be unavailable for visitors and stall holders. Street parking is allowable on Sundays and there is a public car park on Cottage Lane, just a couple of minutes walk from the Museum.
Enjoy a refreshments break in the Wilderspin Playground Garden as you tour Barton’s Open Gardens. The Museum is open on the Saturday, with refreshments on sale. On Sunday bring your own refreshments to enjoy in the Playground Garden.
2pm – 5pm
Open Gardens Map & Tickets £4 from The Ropewalk from 1 June.
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.
