Art & Culture, Heritage Event

May Half Term- The Women Who Made History

Up Next: 3rd June 2023, 10:00am
Location: The Bar Convent Heritage Centre
Telephone:
01904 643238 Call Us
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Did you know that the first schools for girls in this country were established by our religious order- the second school in our house? All while having to hide their true identity because Catholicism was illegal!

Discover more about the trailblazing women of the Bar Convent story whose bravery and determination made history locally, nationally and around the world.

Complete the trail and find the names on the wordsearch to collect your prize and be entered into the draw to win a £30 voucher for the Bar Convent Café.

27th May- 3 June (Not including Sundays).

The Bar Convent Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm with last admissions at 4pm. Closed on Bank Holidays and some dates over Easter and Christmas - please see our website for details.

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