Events Archive

The Night Before Christmas

Remember your childhood excitement and anticpation as Christmas Eve approached?

We’re re-living some of those traditions from making DIY streamers. lametta and a sixpence in the pudding – or was it a thre’penny bit?

Pop in (it’s free!) between 11am and 3pm, warm up and grab a hot drink and try the Christmas Quiz or vist Santa between 11.30 and 2.30 (£4).

Fun activities for children and adults!

Museum Tours at 11am and 1.30pm (£5 or Free with Annual Ticket)

The Night Before Christmas

Posted on:1st December 2024 20241214 20250419

Back to School – Elizabethan Trade

Jean Cannon’s talk focusses on the links between Hull and Scotland in this fascinating period of history.

1.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall, £4 including refreshments

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Posted on:1st December 2024 20241214 20250419

Sleigh Miserable

Barton Musical Theatre Company present this original musical comedy for the over 18s!

7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Doors open 7pm)

Posted on:29th November 2024 20241212 20250419
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The Barton Church School Tour

Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and it’s unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin.

Tour times are 11am and 1.30pm. Please book by phone on (01652) 635172 by Friday 6 December .

£5 (Free for Annual Ticket holders)

Posted on:29th November 2024 20241208 20250419

Christmas with Nancy

Join author and Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle for a festive evening as we welcome her as a patron of the Queen Street School Preservation Trust.  Nancy will demonstrate some baking tips and ideas for home-made Christmas gifts.

All revenue will be used by the Trust for continuing restoration of the School and former Chapel.

Book now to avoid disappointment.

Joseph Wright Hall, 7.30 pm, £20 (includes a welcome glass of bubbly and raffle prize)

Posted on:30th July 2024 20241206 20250419