Wilderspin School : School museum

Welcome to Wilderspin School

Heritage Open Days

FREE admission during Heritage Open Days 12 – 21 September (Thursday – Sunday)
Sunday opening 11-3 each weekend
Travels & Travails – the journeys of Samuel Wilderspin
Building Stories Trail – Stone, Paper, Scissors
Festival of Britain exhibition

Calendar Highlights

Heritage Open Days 12 – 21 September

Classroom Curiosities & afternoon tea – Bookable anytime for friends, families and corporate

News

Festival of Britain exhibition

Wilderspin Lottery Club summer winners and how to support the Trust

Access information for visitors with specific needs. Click here for details.

JOSEPH WRIGHT HALL

CURRENT EVENTS

The Wilderspin Story guided tours

September 18, 2025

Discover why this is “one of the most important schools in England”.

45 minute guided tour.

11am & 1pm, FREE, Booking required (01652) 635172

Amazing Architecture -Victorian Barton Tour

September 20, 2025

Discover the town’s fascinating legacy of Victorian buildings in this guided walk (90 minutes) beginning and ending at Wilderspin School Museum, 2pm, FREE

Heritage Open Days FREE ENTRY

September 12, 2025 to September 21, 2025

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

Building Stories

July 24, 2025 to September 21, 2025

Follow the clues to discover more about the school building and the materials used to construct it, and spend a few minutes in our building-blocks corner.

£1.50