Why not join a guided tour to see the School, learn about its fascinating history and discover the Wilderspin Story.
We’re introducing 45 minute tours on Sundays in summer – which start at 1.30pm in the Playground.
25 July, 1 & 15 August
They’re a snip at £5 per person (children free). Please telephone to book (01652) 635172 – but latecomers can usually be accommodated!
What was school like in the past?
Was it as scary as they say?
The only way to find out is try it yourself!
Bring the family to meet one of our historical teachers and join a lesson as part of your museum visit – you can even plan a trip to the tea room afterwards to console yourselves and swap schooldays stories!
Thursday 29 July        Mr. Wilderspin’s Infant School
Saturday 7 August   Miss Baxter’s Victorian Classroom
Thursday 12 August   Mrs. Wilson’s Wartime Classroom
Saturday 21 August    Mr. Wilderspin’s Infant School
Thursday 26 August   Miss Baxter’s Victorian Classroom
Saturday 28 August    Mrs. Wilson’s Wartime Classroom
All lessons start at 1.30pm and last 30 minutes.
All adults £5. Up to two children (with one adult) free. Subsequent children £2.
Booking required – telephone (01652) 635172
We’re back – we’re different.
Collect your School Pence then fill the boots of the Victorian children who came to school here full of trepidation and excitement!
Follow their footsteps from the School Yard and into School, then explore Mr. Wilderspin’s Infant Schoolroom.
Who used the finger-stocks in the Victorian Classroom?
What’s hidden in the desks in the Wartime Classroom?
What was school like for your mum, dad and grandparents?
Explore the world’s only reconstruction of Mr. Wilderspin’s Model Infant School.  Thursdays-Sundays 10am-4pm from 22 July.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust presents an exhibition of 30 artworks by Lincolnshire artists chosen to signify the importance of plants in Lincolnshire, and reminding us of the link between plants and creativity and how they symbolise the value and importance of our connection with the natural world.
The pictures will be on show here at Wilderspin (10am – 4pm) and in pop up form at various places around the town during the weekend.
All the artwork submitted will be available for purchase from an online exhibition/auction in October 2021.
During Lockdown we’ve been clearing out the cupboards and have a range of bric a brac on offer to help raise funds for further restoration of the School. Items can be secured for a small donation!
JD Creative’s first open exhibition by local artists has been postponed due to the current lockdown.
The exhibition will open once the current restrictions are lifted, in the New Year.
New dates will be announced in due course.
Short presentations at 11am and 2pm or drop in anytime 11am and 3pm to find out about volunteering opportunities in Barton.
Members of the Wilderspin Art Group display their works in progress and affordable art for you to appreciate and buy.  10am – 4pm.
The session has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation.
Conatct Crafted by Snorky for details of rescheduling.
07976 848359
Sorry – this talk has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled.
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.