Barton Church School

Join one of our short guided tours of the Church School and uncover its intriguing story and unique part in the story of Infant education in Britain.

10.30am and 2pm, £3, with refreshments afterwards. Booking not required.

Posted on:5th August 2025

Classroom Curiosities Challenge

Try our family challenge solving puzzles set by the historical teachers in each of the old classrooms.

10am and 1pm – the sessions last 90 minutes

£3pp or £10 family ticket. Book on (01652) 635172

Posted on:5th July 2025

Seaside Day

Family fun, seaside games and trail

Bring teddy too and a picnic to eat in Sam’s garden Playground (or inside if wet!)

We’re prepared for all weathers – come rain or shine!

FREE

11am – 3pm

Posted on:5th July 2025

Discordant Noises

Sometimes known by names such as ‘riding the stang’ and ‘skimmington rides’, this examination of rough music in the nineteenth century by Andrew Walker provides an insight into the ways in which communities sought to regulate themselves.

7.30pm in the Joseph Wright Hall

Barton Civic Society members free; non-members £4

Posted on:29th May 2025

Wilderspin Christmas Fair

Crafts and gift stalls in our indoor Christmas market and Father Christmas in his Victorian grotto. 

Pop in for a rest, warm-up and refreshments. 

Stalls (£10) are available to book by phone (01652) 635172 and email @ wilderpsinschoolmuseum@gmail.com.

11am – 5.30pm, FREE

Posted on:25th April 2025

Museums at Night Quiz

Doors open at 6.30pm for heads down at 7pm.

£2pp please book if you can – or drop in on the night.

Posted on:25th April 2025

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, 2pm, FREE

Posted on:24th April 2025

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

Posted on:24th April 2025

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

Posted on:24th April 2025

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.

Posted on:24th April 2025