Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat

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!

10.30am – 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.

Vintage Fair

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.

Barton Street Boot

Another chance to check out our “white elephants”.

10am – 2pm, FREE

Building Stories

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)

Building Stories

Display of winning entries in Barton Civic Society’s Children’s Competition 2025 focusing on buildings and structures in Baysgarth Park .

FREE