Wilderspin Events

Festival of Britain

Exhibition based on childhood recollections of this post-war festival in London in 1951.

Delayed launch until 29 May.

£5, (Free to Annual Ticket holders)

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Personal Memories – Festival of Britain

The importance and excitement of this post-war morale booster is explored in conversation with two former Church School pupils.

1pm – 3pm, FREE

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Revolution & Resilience in Lincolnshire

Rex Russell Memorial Saturday School

In partnership with Barton Civic Society, a typical day-school favoured by Rex Russell and his students is re-created with a focus on the Barton Enclosures of the late eighteenth century and a local “field trip” exploring the town’s Victorian legacy.

10am – 3pm,  £20 (includes refreshments and buffet lunch).

10am – 12pm, “Barton and Barrow Enclosures” with Andrew Robinson, £8 (includes refreshments)

12.45pm – 3.30pm “Revolution and Resilience in Lincolnshire” with Keith Miller, £8 (includes refreshments)

Booking essential (01652) 635172

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Barton Open Gardens

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.

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Barton Street Boot

Peruse our bric a brac and grab a  bargain.

10am – 2pm, FREE

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