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Adult Workshop. Learn the skills of willow weaving with Twigs and Sprigs. Lunch and refreshments provided. Book by contacting Wendy over the phone or through her website.

Barton Town Band is one of the oldest organisations in Barton originating in the mid Victorian era. Jonathon Evison, its present chairman, will be taking us through nearly 150 years of brass banding both locally and nationally – through the … Continued

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top … Continued

Booking Essential Contact: 01652 660380 An illustrated talk and exclusive guided tour through this iconic quarter-of-a-mile long building. Hear the stories of how Hall’s Ropery began, the expansion of ropemaking locally, and its closure and re-purpose as a regionally-acclaimed arts … Continued

Guided tour at 13:00 both days. Visit the historic Trinity Methodist Chirch to view a display of archive photographs. Explore the building and see a sculpture of Jesus Christ made by Barton sculptor, singer and choirmaster Philip Pape.

Guided tour at 14:00 A rare opportunity to explore the medieval timber-framed Great Hall at one of Barton’s most historic buildings, associated with sculptor, singer and choirmaster Philip Pape, and enjoy a guided tour with local historian Richard Clarke.

This famous Anglo-Saxon tower, and medieval nave and chancel, are archaeological and architectural treasures. Local historian Geoff Bryant will be offering a facinating guided tour uncovering the stories of this historic church.

Free activities

Explore classrooms through the ages from Wilderspin’s Infants’ Schoolroom and Playground of 1845 to the 1970’s when the building closed. Optional 13:00-16:00 with booking required (01652 635 172) – Young artisits can paint Barton’s historic buildings with local artist Jon … Continued