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September 10 – 20 Guided Tour: From Cellar to Attic at Baysgarth HouseFriday 11, 11.30pm & 2.pm. Sunday 13 & Thursday 17, 2pmStep inside Baysgarth House for a behind the scenes experience. Liz Bennet will lead visitors on an tour from the shadowy cellar to the hidden corners of the attic, uncovering stories, quirks, and…

The Benefact Group’s latest round of charity prize draws will be announced in September, and we would love it if you could help us to be in with a chance of winning one of the prize pots!  Nominating us is very simple, all you have to do is click the link below and all the…

Barton‑born wildlife printmaker Colin Blanchard has created a brand‑new linocut inspired by a childhood encounter with a bittern at the old brickyard ponds—and he has generously donated the entire edition to support Phase 2 of the Baysgarth House restoration. Mr Stubbs hears a Boom Limited edition of 20 signed prints £180 unframed (backed and wrapped)…

We have recruited a few new members of staff to work in the ice-cream kiosk during what we are sure will be a busy summer, so make sure you say hello the next time you stop by for a scoop or two!

North Lincolnshire Council’s Arbor Team was on-site last week, carefully trimming and clearing branches of the yew tree that were hanging over the kiosk. The recent storm damage was caused by the yew tree and it has been found to have some other branches that were at risk of falling. The team’s work has helped…

Since the Baysgarth Stables Café and Hopper cycle display doors opened on August 20, 2025, we have welcomed an impressive 16,445 visitors (and thousands of dogs too, no doubt!). We are thrilled to see how well received the Café has been received with both residents and visitors to the town and we would like to…

If you are planning a festive visit to the Baysgarth Stables Café over Christmas and the New Year, we will be open as usual every day except Wednesday 24, Thursday 25, Friday 26, Wednesday 31, Thursday 1 We look forward to seeing you!

We’re delighted to share that Liz Bennet, CEO of The Ropewalk, has proudly accepted a Good Mark Award from the Barton Civic Society for the restoration of the historic stables at Baysgarth House. Liz was joined by Paul Webb of Stone Edge North Ltd and members of the Baysgarth Stables Café team. The award was…

We would like to say a huge thank you to Hold Fast Education for its generous contribution towards the restoration of the windows at Baysgarth House Museum. Their support, along with contributions from others, is helping to preserve this historic building for Barton for years to come. We’re truly blown away by the backing from…

Last week, it seemed that the Baysgarth Stables Café became the unofficial meeting point for several local cycling groups! We were joined by the Hull Thursday Geriatrics Cycling Club, Cottingham Breeze and Ann & Ted on their Orbit Tandem from Newport East Yorkshire. Beth said she has never made so many portions of beans on…