Welcome to Wilderspin School

Our winter opening times are now operating, restricted to Winter Warmers and tour days, school and group visits.  Regular weekly opening hours resume in April.
 

Thursday 3 April: Spring re-opening 11am – 3pm

 

 

 

 

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CURRENT EVENTS

Easter Bunny Trail

Family trail around the Museum over the Easter Holiday.

Step into Spring

South Bank Singers perform a musical evening to put the Spring back into your step.

7pm (doors open 6.40pm)

Tickets £10 includes supper. Under 16s free. Prior purchase from Euronics or pay on the door.

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Spring Launch

The Museum opens again for the 2025-26 Season on Thursday 3 April.

Opening times are 11am – 3pm.

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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