Groundwork NE & Cumbria is officially opening its new natural play park, the first park to be created in Gateshead for years, on Friday 25th July at 10am. An official ribbon-cutting and launch ceremony will be held at the new play park at Groundwork NE & Cumbria’s Land of Oak & Iron, Heritage Centre at…
Our Summer exhibition at the Heritage Centre’s ‘Inside Out Gallery’ is with local artist and illustrator Bethan Laker. About Bethan Laker Bethan Laker lives and works in Newcastle upon Tyne, where she loves turning wonky, messy drawings into original, witty illustrations, products, and artworks. She draw with bold lines, collage, and print to produce colourful…
Get Growing We are hosting another one of our popular Get Growing Plant Swap events at our Heritage Centre on Saturday 28th June! Thi is an event for the whole family to enjoy, so come along and why not grab some lunch while you are here from our cafe? View Menu What to Expect Plant…
Who Is Kate Miller? Kate Miller is a printmaker working in linocut whose work is currently up in our Inside Out Gallery. She makes layered reduction prints, mainly of landscapes but sometimes of botanical subjects or natural forms. Her inspiration comes from being outside in the fresh air in her corner of the world –…
GROUNDWORK NE & CUMBRIA is installing a new natural play park at its Land of Oak & Iron, Heritage Centre at Winlaton Mill, in the Derwent Valley. This project has received £150,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Construction workers are on-site clearing the land in preparation for the play structures…
Looking for a cosy, feel-good way to spend your Friday evening? The Land of Oak & Iron has just the thing – free live music nights on the last Friday of every month, and you’re invited! We’re all about good music, a relaxed atmosphere, and supporting a great cause. All profits from the café go…
Are you looking for Mother’s day plans in the North East? Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to give back to the women in our lives, who helped raise us. At the Land of Oak & Iron we would love to make this day as special as possible for all the mams out there. Mother’s…
Looking to learn a unique craft that combines culture, creativity, and fun? Mark your calendar for Sunday, 9th March 2025, and join the Mexican Heart Embossing Workshop at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill. Guided by the talented Carrie Dennison of Crafts for Wellbeing, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity…
Come along to our Heritage Centre and immerse yourself into our new exhibition in the Inside Out Gallery “As a Christian my faith always influences everything I do and, in my work, I try to reflect the beauty of the world that we have been given.” Our next exhibition at the Heritage Centre is by…
Taking a look at the success of our 2023 Burns Night Supper in excitement of our upcoming event! What is Burns Night? Burns Night is a celebration to the life of Robert Burns, a successful Scottish poet often referred to as the national poet of Scotland. During the evening, in celebration his poems are read…
Lets look at some of our highlights from this Year! 2023 has been an amazing year for us at The Land of Oak & Iron. We have loved hosting different events and meeting new customers. From January to December this year we have had a lot going on, from markets, to live music, to talks,…
Have you noticed the three witches looking down at you from one of the windows in the Courtyard at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill? This amazing photograph was created by local photographer Phil Punton, working with the Historical & Mythical Imagery Group as part of their ‘Living Arts’ project. It depicts three witches from…
The Land of Oak & Iron, hosted by Groundwork NE & Cumbria has delivered over £5million+ investment in local communities; their natural, cultural and industrial heritage. Thanks to National Lottery players and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund along with other matched funders: see Our Supporters page
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