What’s on

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Autumn is a great time to discover the delights of birdwatching. Although summer visitors have left us, resident birds are joined by winter migrants which are starting to arrive including song thrush, redwing and mistle thrush.

Local ornithologist Michael Turner will lead a guided walk and help identify the different species by sight and sound. The lower Derwent Valley is rich in bird life at any time of the year. This walk will highlight the variety of birds that can be seen and heard throughout the different habitats.

Returning to the Heritage Centre, Michael will be in café shrub for any questions you might have. Participants with children also have the option of creating a paper bird mobile after their walk.

The walk will be on regular pathways with some slight gradients. Please bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear, waterproofs may be necessary depending on the weather.

Tickets £6 per person, under 5’s are free for this activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

No dogs please.

Booking essential.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

The 4th Industrial Revolution describes the exponential changes to the way we live, work and relate
to one another due to the adoption of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and the
Internet of Systems.

The Common Room and Redhills, with their rich heritage and long lasting histories of debating economic
and social challenges, invite you to discuss, learn from and question our panel of experts on the 4th
Industrial Revolution.

Download the flyer to meet the panel.

Booking essential.

A free event as part of Conny Art Festival, an exciting programme of exhibitions, workshops and events across Consett’s town centre.

As part of the Art Festival, Land of Oak & Iron will be hosting the launch of J W Fawcett’s book ‘Tales of Derwentdale’, with a talk by local author Val Scully and print making workshops with artist Shona Branigan.  There will also be a small display from the Bewick Society.

Tales of Derwentdale Book Launch with Val Scully, 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Local legend J.W.Fawcett published Tales of Derwentdale in 1902. Now Land of Oak & Iron brings you a beautiful new paperback edition, illustrated throughout with wonderful Thomas Bewick prints, and including a new biography of  the author.  This illustrated talk will introduce for the first time the extraordinary life and work of the Satley explorer, naturalist, historian and journalist who set down the myths and legends of the Consett area.

Wood Printing Workshops with Shona Branigan, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm

See the magic of making pictures through wood engraving and hand burnish your own prints directly from the surface of the oak, the yew and the elm.

The talk and print workshops are free. Booking is required for the talk and book launch.

Register for talk & book launch

Learn the fundamentals of cycling through a fun, interactive session. Younger children will learn to balance and ride a bike without stabilisers whilst older young people will work on road safety and cycle skills.

These sessions are for ages 5 to 12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child needs to bring their own bike and helmet.

Sessions each last 45 minutes and start at 10am, 11am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Booking is essential, by email or calling 01388 662666.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Autumn is a great time to discover the delights of birdwatching. Although summer visitors have left us, resident birds are joined by winter migrants which are starting to arrive  including song thrush, redwing and mistle thrush.

Local ornithologist Michael Turner will lead a guided walk and help identify the different species by sight and sound. The lower Derwent Valley is rich in bird life at any time of the year. This walk will highlight the variety of birds that can be seen and heard throughout the different habitats.

Returning to the Heritage Centre, Michael will be in café shrub for any questions you might have. Participants with children also have the option of creating a paper bird mobile after their walk.

The walk will be on regular pathways with some slight gradients. Please bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear, waterproofs may be necessary depending on the weather.

Tickets £6 per person, under 5’s are free for this activity; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

No dogs please.

Booking essential.

Learn the fundamentals of cycling through a fun, interactive session. Younger children will learn to balance and ride a bike without stabilisers whilst older young people will work on road safety and cycle skills.

These sessions are for ages 5 to 12 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child needs to bring their own bike and helmet.

Sessions each last 45 minutes and start at 10am, 11am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Booking is essential, by email or calling 01388 662666.

If travelling by car please use the large car park next to the Park, which is accessed either from Durham Road via Dixon Street or from Laburnum Avenue via Manse Street. The Park is also served by a number of local bus routes to / from Consett Bus Station.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

It’s autumn and time for a well earned break from school.

Join in the creative fun decorating Halloween trick or treat bags or have a go at creating spooky shadowy shapes to take home and do a shadow puppet show.

No need to book, just drop in anytime between the stated times at Tyne Riverside Café in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Two sessions will run each day: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 3.30pm.

There is no charge for these sessions, though donations are welcome towards the cost of materials.

Please note activities may change dependant on materials.

Meet Rose and Robin, two people who have shared their lives from childhood to old age. This is an uplifting piece of accessible physical theatre for families, clownesque in style with dance and movement and a beautiful musical sound score. It’s the perfect play for children to enjoy with their grandparents.

Aimed at children aged 7 and over and their families; the show lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Tickets cost £3 / adult and £2 / child. Booking essential by email or phone 03000 262480.

Find out more.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

A relaxed and social evening of stories, songs, images and conversation with Bill Elliott of the Elliott’s of Birtley, celebrating the coal mining heritage and culture of the north east.

Enjoy a cosy winter evening with Bill in café shrub at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre for our annual ‘Meet & Mingle’ – catch up with friends and family and meet new people whilst enjoying stories and songs from the area’s mining past.

Cost £12.50, includes a winter one-pot supper and glass of Prosecco.

Other drinks and refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening.

Booking essential.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Join Max Adams, author of The Wisdom of Trees and The King in the North to launch his new book with an illustrated talk and Q&A.

Trees of Life is a lavishly illustrated series of stories about the most important trees in the world – those that humans have relied on for thousands of years for their fuel, medicines, fruit, timber and much else besides.

In the book Max shows how trees are the keystones in many of the world’s most important, and vulnerable habitats. He also tells the stories of trees that have played crucial, sometimes bizarre parts in our own history – from the breadfruit (the tree that caused the Mutiny on the Bounty) to the gutta percha (that gave us the insulating material for transatlantic cables) to the more familiar English oak.

Ticket price of £12.50 includes winter one-pot supper and alcoholic shrub.

Max will be available for a chat and to sign books afterwards.

Booking essential.

Learn how to sew a tiny felt bear (in a choice of colours) with moving arms and legs – a lovely hand made gift, perfect for Christmas. All you need are nimble fingers, patience and the most basic of sewing skills – we’ll provide everything else.

Cost: £20 including all materials, tea, coffee and homemade café shrub cookies.

Due to their diminutive size these bears are not recommended for children under the age of 3. This workshop is not suitable for children

Booking essential

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Wrap up warm for this winter guided bird walk in the lower Derwent Valley.

As well as helping you with identification skills, local ornithologist Michael Turner will uncover the life story and fascinating facts behind Britain’s favourite bird and Christmas icon, the Robin…but be warned, things aren’t always as they seem.

The walk will be on regular pathways with some slight gradients.

Please bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately with stout footwear, waterproofs may be necessary depending on the weather.

No dogs please.

Tickets cost £6

Booking essential.

Learn the traditional Japanese skill of paper folding with local artist and children’s author Noriko Matsubara in this intricate workshop.

Noriko will take you through origami folding techniques step-by-step, using beautifully patterned papers to create a Frost Fest, winter themed origami mobile to take home.

There are 3 sessions:

10am – 11.30pm
12pm – 1.30pm
2pm – 3.30pm

Suitable for both adults and children aged 11 and over.

Cost per workshop £15, including materials.

Booking Essential

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Immerse yourself in woodland life, making this a better place for creatures large and small. Work will include woodland management and conservation tasks to benefit wildlife.

Meet on Biverfield Road at 9.45am, wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.

Improve life for solitary bees, other insects and wild fowers by clearing invasive shrubs and trees from the sides of the Spetchells, the unique chalk hills in Tyne Riverside Country Park.

Meet in the Tyne Riverside Country Park car park opposite Prudhoe train station at 10.00 am. Please wear stout footwear and suitable clothes for the weather on the day and bring a packed lunch and a drink.  All tools and gloves will be provided and instruction for the task; hot drinks will also be on offer throughout the day.

This activity is organised by Friends of Prudhoe Woods. Before attending please contact Peter Binns of Friends of Prudhoe Woods: 07922 105403 / email.