Events for 17th 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 »A guided tour of Queen Street's legacy of Victorian public buildings including a look inside the former National & Infant school and Primitive Methodist Chapel, now the Joseph Wright Hall. £5 per person. Call 01652 635172 to book. 10.30am and 2pm
Find out more »A look at the Barton archive at Baysgarth House and the material about everyday histories including the changes in trends in shopping over 200 years, funded by Cultural Futures. 11am and 2pm
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 »10:30 am
45 minute guided tours of Samuel Wilderspin’s Model Infant School and the National School Tel. (01652) 635172 to book. Wilderspin School Museum
Find out more »11:00 am
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 »8:00 pm
Petunia is more than just an entertainer, he’s a modern musical enigma. Imagine Hank Williams on acid, if David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby that yodelled, or Tom Waits met Elvis Presley at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction. These are just a few ways of describing the man known simply as Petunia. He’s an adventure seeker, a poker player, and a mysterious stranger. He’s been referred to as “The Saviour of […]
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