Seaside Day 28 August
Classroom Curiosities & afternoon tea – Bookable anytime for friends, families and corporate
Family fun, seaside games and trail
Bring teddy too and a picnic to eat in Sam’s garden Playground (or inside if wet!)
We’re prepared for all weathers – come rain or shine!
FREE
11am – 3pm
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)
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
Discover the story of Samuel Wilderspin and see the unique Infant Schoolroom and Playground that he designed in 1845.
The Wilderspin Story
Our Schools Programme has been developed to provide children with an exciting way of engaging with the history of Victorian school life.
Schools Programme
Learn about Samuel Wilderspin and the Wilderspin National Schools and how his innovations gradually transformed schooling for children of all ages.
Wilderspin History
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.
