List of Events
The Art of Architecture at Wilderspin School Museum
Paintings of Barton buildings exhibited by the Museum's resident art group. Free
The Wilderspin Story at Wilderspin School Museum
As part of Heritage Open Days, discover The Wilderspin Story and find out why it’s “one of the most important schools in England”. FREE ENTRY
Kids Self-Guided Trail at The Ropewalk – Heritage Open Days
Let the little ones explore the museum and uncover the history of The Ropewalk building with a fun self-guided trail. Pick up a sheet in the Craft Gallery to take part!
Far Ings Nature Reseve “From Clay to Today” – Heritage Open Days
This free drop-in exhibition will feature information about the brick and tile industry of the South Humber Bank and how nature presides today. There will be items from the height of the era on display and the opportunity to make a decorative item from local clay to take home.
Barton Haven Boat Yard Open Day – Heritage Open Days
Explore the historic Barton Haven Boat Yard and discover traditional maritime skills that shaped the working architecture of the Humber. View marine art, community carvings, ropework, and traditional axe work demonstrations. Learn about the heritage of local vessels with the Humber Sloop & Keel Society in this unique riverside setting. Guided Tours ONLY on Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Wednesday 17, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21. Tours will take place on the hour. Booking not required.
Guided Tour of Tyrwhitt Hall – Heritage Open Days
Historian Keith Miller guides these one-and-a-half hour tours of the Great Hall and grounds at Tyrwhitt Hall. Dating back to at least the 15th century, Tyrwhitt Hall is a late medieval residence with additions and alterations made in the 17th and 18th centuries. The hall is named after the Tyrwhitt baronets, Lords of the Manor, who lived here in the 16th century. From 1960 to 1982 the sculptor, singer and choirmaster Philip Pape lived and worked here, and is commemorated…
Baysgarth House ‘Open All Areas’ – Heritage Open Days
Take a look inside Baysgarth House and learn more about Phase 2 of the plans for reopening this Grade II* listed building.
Barton to New Holland Flood Tidal Alleviation Scheme with Mark Adams – Environment Agency
Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow, and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents have impacted lives, businesses, and homes highlighting the need for improved tidal flood defences and for communities in the area to be better prepared. This presentation showcases the development and outline solution to reduce flood risk from the Humber Estuary around Barton-upon-Humber by Mark Adams, Senior Specialist with the Environment Agency, responsible for Flood & Coastal Risk Management, will be followed by…
Barton Civic Society Talk – Heritage Open Days
Barton to New Holland Flood Alleviation Scheme Mark Adams explains the Environment Agency's plans to reduce flood risk along the Humber Estuary around Barton. This talk will take place in the Joseph Wright Hall.
Kids Self-Guided Trail at The Ropewalk – Heritage Open Days
Let the little ones explore the museum and uncover the history of The Ropewalk building with a fun self-guided trail. Pick up a sheet in the Craft Gallery to take part!
