Welcome to Wilderspin School

We’re proud of the Listed Buildings in our care – but each year they need some tlc.

Our weekly public opening has therefore stopped during the winter – but we can still accommodate school visits and group tours.

During this time our volunteers will be beavering away behind the scenes doing maintenance, cleaning and planning for the 2026 season.  There’s always room for more help – so please get in touch if you can spare the odd hour or a regular involvement.  We’ve a range of tasks to suit all tastes and abilities. 

Call us on (01652) 635172 or email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com and you’ll be welcomed with open arms!

We’ll be re-opening in the Spring, at the Easter Weekend, on Thursday 3rd April to be precise.

 
 

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JOSEPH WRIGHT HALL

CURRENT EVENTS

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Barton Civic Society Lecture

Internetty – a Barton Success Story

How a local company brought high speed connectivity to a rural North Lincolnshire community.

Joseph Wright Hall, (ground floor Raikes Room), 7.30pm, non-members £4

Afraid of heights?

Don’t worry – most of our volunteering is at ground level!

The Museum depends on voluntary help to run the museum.

It involves a range of tasks – working alone or in groups – but always part of a wider team.

Fixing and improving the buildings, looking after our archive and collection, sewing, gardening and planning events.

The list is endless.

The winter is a great time to come and join us – we’ll be busy and we will be planning get togethers to help plan ahead and get to know one another.

Volunteering helps us “do our bit” for the town caring for two historic buildings and sharing its unique heritage link with Samuel Wilderspin.

It’s good for us too – being part of our Wilderspin Team, a recipient of the Queens’ Award for Volunteering!

Ring (01652) 635172 or email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com to “get the ball rolling”.

Displays

Displays

Discover the story of Samuel Wilderspin and see the unique Infant Schoolroom and Playground that he designed in 1845.

The Wilderspin Story
Schools Programme

Schools Programme

Our Schools Programme has been developed to provide children with an exciting way of engaging with the history of Victorian school life.

Schools Programme
History of the School

History of the School

Learn about Samuel Wilderspin and the Wilderspin National Schools and how his innovations gradually transformed schooling for children of all ages.

Wilderspin History
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