This Saturday, 9 August
BYO picnic, and Teddy too, from 11.30 (free) – followed at 12.30 with Storytime (£2) – a thirty minutes session led by museum staff, with time afterwards to roam the museum or follow the Teddy Bear Trail.
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.
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
Bring Teddy, the family, and a picnic to enjoy in Sam’s garden Playground whatever the weather – then join in a fun activity afterwards.
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
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 are available to book by phone (01652) 635172 and email @ wilderpsinschoolmuseum@gmail.com.
11am – 5.30pm, FREE
Friends at Barton return to the Joseph Wright Hall with another great family panto to kick off the Christmas season.
All tickets £5, available to book from October.
Doors open at 6.30pm for heads down at 7pm.
£2pp please book if you can – or drop in on the night.
Discover the town’s fascinating legacy of Victorian buildings in this guided walk (90 minutes) beginning and ending at Wilderspin School Museum – with refreshments at the end of the tour.
2pm, FREE, Booking required (01652) 635172
Discover why this is “one of the most important schools in England”.
45 minute guided tour.
11am & 1pm, FREE, Booking required (01652) 635172
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.