Events for 14th September 2024
Ongoing
A display of models of historic Barton buildings made by pupils from Castledyke Primary School in the Joseph Wright Hall.
Find out more »An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Find out more »An informal display of watercolours, acrylics and pastels by members of the Art Group which meets each week at Wilderspin.
Find out more »9:00 am
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Find out more »10:00 am
Bring the little ones down to take part in this self-guided heritage trail at The Ropewalk where they will have the opportunity to learn more about this historic building and its fascinating connections! Free
Find out more »Bring the little ones down to take part in this self-guided heritage trail at The Ropewalk where they will have the opportunity to learn more about this historic building and its fascinating connections!
Find out more »Come and find out what Folkincs is all about! Enjoy live folk music from local musicians and take part in a number of traditional Folk activities.
Find out more »With history dating back more than 1000 years, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the Saxon tower and medieval features of St Peter’s Church. Enjoy informative displays and a chance to chat with knowledgeable volunteers who bring the church's past to life. Admission is free with kind thanks to English Heritage. Free Booking not […]
Find out more »Have you ever dreamt of writing with elegance and flourish? This introductory Calligraphy Workshop is your chance to transform your handwriting into beautiful art! Work alongside English Heritage volunteers and embrace your creativity as you learn the basics of calligraphy and bookmark making. Free. Booking not required.
Find out more »Three contemporary artists pay tribute to the work of acclaimed artist George Stubbs in the 300th anniversary of his birth in Liverpool. Stubbs, whose work can be found in museums and private collections throughout the world, through their own investigations and observations of the natural world in particular, is celebrated not only for his paintings […]
Find out more »10:30 am
Located at the former Brown and Clapson shipyard on Barton Haven, this centre is dedicated to preserving the art of vintage yacht building. Explore the intricate restoration process of these vessels, or even try your hand at traditional skills like carving, knots, and lashings. The Barton Maritime Centre for Excellence offers a unique opportunity to […]
Find out more »This workshop is an introduction to "green" woodworking. You will learn about selecting suitable timber for making a shrink pot, then preparing the timber and hollowing the pot. The next step will be fitting the base and lid, continuing with the external texturing of the pot and carving the top and finial on the lid. […]
Find out more »This Workshop explores how a writer can inject their own experience with imagination in order to create believable and memorable characters and effective settings that will help their writing (in whatever form - prose, poetry or script) jump off the page. Through a series of exercises and triggers, as well as looking at exemplar materials, […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Visitors to Barton-upon-Humber often comment on the proximity of two medieval churches to one another. For centuries, St Mary’s was junior to St Peter’s, the Parish Church, despite its impressive near-cathedral size and its Grade I listing. Now categorised as one of England’s 300 Major Parish Churches, it has its own story to tell, from […]
Find out more »A chance to chat to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff and pick up information about how you can help make networks of habitat for wildlife across Lincolnshire. Free Booking not required.
Find out more »Historian Keith Miller takes guided walks around Whitecross Street, Priestgate and Market Place. Discover the influence of ancient Greek and Roman architecture on the town’s historic buildings and learn how to recognise the hidden features in its houses and shop fronts. Meet at The Beck at 11am. Free Booking essential, tickets available from The Ropewalk
Find out more »2:00 pm
Ian Wolseley explores the travels, trials and tribulations of Samuel Wilderspin, the itinerant promoter of Infant education as he journeyed by road and sea just as the railway age dawned – making a four-year “stopover” here in Barton to set up his Model School. Talk held at Wilderspin School Museum (Joseph Wright Hall) Free, booking advisable […]
Find out more »Closed since 2019, the museum is now in the process of being renovated with new displays, with plans to reopen to the public in the near future. Come along to see the plans for reopening this Georgian Grade II* listed mansion and former home to the Nelthorpe family, patrons of artist George Stubbs. Free Booking […]
Find out more »6:00 pm
This early evening adventure, led by costumed characters, takes you on a journey through the town’s hidden alleyways and historic streets! As you explore, hear fascinating tales of local myths and legends from a lively group of costumed actors. Free. Booking essential, tickets available from The Ropewalk
Find out more »8:00 pm
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Throughout an enviable career which has seen them […]
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