List of Events
Sunday Tours of Wilderspin
11am and 1.30pm Book a private one-to-one tour of this former National School. By appointment only. Included in £5 annual adult admission. Under 16s free when accompanied by an adult.
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: School Tour
Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and its unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin. 11am & 1.30pm, £5 (free with Annual Ticket) Booking essential by Friday 6 December (01652) 635172
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: The Night Before Christmas
Enjoy refreshments and reminiscence about the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Day.
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: Elizabeth Trade
Jean Cannon talks about the trade between Hull and Scotland in this fascinating period of the City’s history. £4 inc. refreshments
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: Classroom Curiosities Challenge
Bring your friends or older family members to discover the fascinating stories behind our historic classrooms spanning 150 years as told by our period teachers, and solve our mystery objects challenge as you explore the school. £10 (includes tea/coffee and cake/scone) Booking essential (01652) 635172
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: Rainy Days
Refreshments and crafty things too – with memories of wet playtimes or rainy days in winter. 11am – 3pm, free
Wilderspin Winter Warmer: School Dinners
Remember “frog-spawn” tapioca, semolina, spotted dick and boiled cabbage? We need to talk about them! Let’s look back at school dinners and playtime milk. 11am – 3pm, free
