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)
Display of winning entries in Barton Civic Society’s Children’s Competition 2025 focusing on buildings and structures in Baysgarth Park .
Two hundred years ago, education pioneer Samuel Wilderspin began his travels across Britain promoting infant schools in the nation’s towns, villages and cities. Our celebrations begin with this exhibition about his amazing adventures and achievements, and a programme of events through to 2026.
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
The East of Hull is often overlooked by visitors and historians, yet it has a fascinating mix of buildings, old and new which local historian Colin Cooper shares through his extensive collection of unique images.
In partnership with Barton Civic Society
2pm, FREE, Joseph Wright Hall
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.