Join the South Bank Players for supper at the manor and see if you can work out who dunnit! in our interactive Murder Mystery Evening raising funds in aid of Aaron’s Battle.
A brief history of ladies’ unmentionables. Discover how the Victorian silhouette was achieved, try on a corset and bloomers and quiz our costume team to find out what really went on under those crinolines.11am – 2pm in the Joseph Wright Hall
Free
Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to 26 Oil Drum Lane to catch up with the nation’s favourite rag-and-bone-men and indulge in some classic, festive misadventures!
Albert and Harold – united by blood, divided over everything else – seem doomed to spend Christmas in each other’s company. But Harold has his flights of fancy… including a flight he fancies abroad or to throw the biggest Christmas party London’s ever had to offer! Albert, of course, has other ideas… Who wouldn’t want to spend Christmas as Mrs. Clifford’s B&B in Bognor Regis anyway??
Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 otd but don’t take the chance and end up disappointed – book your seats now on 01652 635172!
Exhibition and demonstrations by members of the Wilderspin Art Group in the Wilderspin Playground Garden.
10am -4pm
Reflective stories of newcomers to the town – what was it that brought people to live here? What were their first impressions – and lasting memories? An exhibition created by the Civic Society. Joseph Wright Hall (DN18 5QP)
Saturday 8: 10am-4pm
Sunday 9: 10am-4pm
Thursday 13: 10am-12pm (closed in the afternoon)
Friday 14: 12pm – 4pm (closed in the morning)
Saturday 15: 10am -4pm
Sunday 16: 10am-4pm
Barton comes alive with motorcycles, trade stands, vintage bikes and live bands. For more information: bartonbikenight.com.
The Museum and Old School Canteen coffee shop are open (from 10am) until 9pm and we offer secure helmet storage and refreshments until 9pm also.
Bike Night : 2pm – 9pm
New date added – Thursday 7 September.
A new pantomime by the resident South Bank Players to put you in the Christmas spirit!
Friday 7 September
Saturday 8 September matinee and evening shows
Joseph Wright Hall (first floor auditorium).
Experience a flavour of Christmas as it would have felt when Charles Dickens was writing A Christmas Carol.
We’ve shaped his words to create a “novel” interpretation of some of his great works including Nicholas Nickleby and David Copperfield. It’s open between 11am and 3pm.
Admission charge: £5 adults; £2.50 children; £12.50 Family Ticket (two adults and two or more children). No need to book. Usual museum opening times: Thursdays – Sundays only.
The Old School Canteen coffee shop is open 10am-4pm as always.
7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Community Room) Register your team of up to six. £2 per person. Bar and raffle.
There’s still space for more teams!
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.