CURRENT EVENTS

Barton Open Gardens

Enjoy a refreshments break in the Wilderspin Playground Garden as you tour Barton’s Open Gardens.  The Museum is open on the Saturday, with refreshments on sale. On Sunday bring your own refreshments to enjoy in the Playground Garden.

2pm – 5pm

Open Gardens Map & Tickets £4 from The Ropewalk from 1 June.

Barton Street Boot

Peruse our bric a brac and grab a  bargain.

10am – 2pm, FREE

Barton Bike Night

Helmet store and refreshments come rain or shine.

4pm – 9pm

Summer Quiz

Doors open 6.30pm for heads down at 7pm.

Book your team of up to six. £2 pp.

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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