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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 20250920 20251002

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 20250918 20251002

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 20250916 20251002

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 20250914 20251002

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

Posted on:23rd April 2025 20250912 20251002