Join Durham Wildlife Trust to find out about the fascinating life of otters and become an otter detective learning to identify their tracks and spraint (poo). The walk will explore and identify the best places to look for signs of these much-loved mammals. Otters are notoriously shy nocturnal animals please be aware it is highly unlikely that any otters will be spotted during this event.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing; activities are aimed at over 5’s; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting at the car park at Winlaton Mill, off the A694.

Booking essential.

A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace and learn how wrought iron was turned into steel through the cementation process. This is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country and is the last remaining piece of evidence of cementation steelmaking in the north east.

Guided tours will be available around the furnace, or feel free to browse the information boards at your leisure.

More information and booking will be available over the summer.

A week long programme of walks, running and cycling activities to discover the hidden heritage of the Land of Oak & Iron.

More details will be released over the summer.