Events for 14th September 2025
Ongoing
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
Find out more »Paintings of Barton buildings exhibited by the Museum's resident art group. Free
Find out more »10:00 am
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!
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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 […]
Find out more »Visit the Ted Lewis Centre on Sunday, September 14 for a day dedicated to Barton’s own Ted Lewis, acclaimed author, screenwriter, and creative force behind Get Carter. The Ted Lewis Centre will host a series of events celebrating his life and legacy. The Centre is open from 10.30am to 8pm and events include: a trail […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Discover the town’s Victorian legacy during this circular guided walk starting and ending at the Wilderspin School Museum. Ninety minutes tour with refreshments to finish. Car parking and toilets at the museum. Booking essential via The Ropewalk (01652) 660380. Two sessions - 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm.
Find out more »Step inside one of Barton’s most historically significant buildings during this year’s Heritage Open Days. The Ropewalk, formerly Hall’s Barton Ropery, is a Grade II listed rope factory dating back to circa 1800, with its roots in rope-making going as far back as 1767, when the Hall family, prominent shipowners from Hull, first established operations […]
Find out more »1:00 pm
Take a look inside Baysgarth House and learn more about Phase 2 of the plans for reopening this Grade II* listed building.
Find out more »2:00 pm
Discover the town’s Victorian legacy during this circular guided walk starting and ending at the Wilderspin School Museum. Ninety minutes tour with refreshments to finish. Car parking and toilets at the museum. Booking essential via The Ropewalk (01652) 660380 Free
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