Events for 13th September 2026
All Day
Step inside Baysgarth House for a behind the scenes experience. Liz Bennet will lead visitors on a tour from the shadowy cellar to the hidden corners of the attic, uncovering stories, quirks and centuries of history woven into the fabric of the building. Along the way, you'll hear how the house has evolved, what secrets […]
Find out more »Ongoing
Ever wandered down the High Street and wondered what came before the shop you’re looking at now? Before the fruit and veg, the gifts, the treats and the takeaways… what stories lived behind these doors? For Heritage Open Days, take a self‑guided stroll through Barton‑upon‑Humber’s bustling High Street and discover the hidden history of its […]
Find out more »Across various venues this is a celebration of Barton’s heritage with exhibitions, guided walks, talks, open buildings and events as part of National Heritage Open Days. Full programme of events and brochure available in July.
Find out more »Pru Green’s Swan Song celebrates her life story in ceramics through times spent in Alvingham, Gwili and Essex; sixty years of making pots and encouraging others along the way. She is delighted that former students, now experts in the field and friends, have agreed to join her in this exhibition. The exhibition opens with a […]
Find out more »Sheffield artist Jane Walker creates paintings that are augmented with stitch and collage. Her recent work is centred around the coal industry both in South Yorkshire and the Saarland in Germany. Her imagery moves on a sliding scale between abstract and real or imagined places.
Find out more »10:00 am
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 & Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 September, 10am - 3 pm Museum FREE ENTRY
Find out more »Bring the little ones along to enjoy this self-guided heritage trail at The Ropewalk. As they explore, they'll discover more about this remarkable historic building and uncover its fascinating past through a fun and engaging family-friendly activity. Free. Booking not required.
Find out more »11:00 am
An exhibition of photographs from Beretun and Baysgarth Schools’ Musicals from 1966 to 1985 taken from the R N Smithson archive, by kind permission of the family.
Find out more »Meet at 11am at Baysgarth House Step into the natural and historic landscape of Baysgarth Park with a guided walk led by Liz Bennet. Explore the fascinating story of this beautiful 30-acre park, from its historic connection with Baysgarth House to its ongoing development as a much-loved green space. Along the way, discover the stories […]
Find out more »Explore the life and work of Barton's own literary legend, Ted Lewis. Discover the inspiration behind his iconic novel Get Carter and learn about his surprising contribution to the animation of Yellow Submarine by The Beatles. Free. Booking not required.
Find out more »1:30 pm
A walk through costume change – check wilderspinschool.org.uk for details Wilderspin School Museum
Find out more »2:00 pm
Visitors are warmly invited to meet the bell ringers, discover the art of change ringing, and enjoy this unique behind-the-scenes experience as the bells echo across Barton. Please note that access to the ringing chamber is via narrow stairs, so visitors should be comfortable climbing them. If demand is high, you may be asked to […]
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