Discover our past The first Land of Oak & Iron archaeological excavation in October 2016 uncovered the remains of a substantial building, thought to be Pontop Smithy. This building was associated with the early 18th century Pontop waggonway, one of many such routes which played a significant role in the industrial and economic development of…
Our wonderful café shrub is continuing with the popular take-away service – with plenty of outdoor benches and shelter under our gazebo, you can enjoy your refreshments with a view across Derwenthaugh Park. We have also introduced limited seating available indoors for café shrub customers (for when the weather is less than summery!), no need…
Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host this new solo exhibition by Fiona Carvell, a local pastel artist and art tutor based in Shotley Bridge. Fiona’s work will be on display in the ‘Inside Out Gallery’ windows at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill from 22 April until end of June 2021….
Nearly 100 people turned out to celebrate 500 years of years of the amazing industrial, cultural & natural heritage of our area this week to mark the official opening of our new Heritage Centre and café shrub in Winlaton Mill. The £1.5m new visitor attraction for the Derwent Valley was officially opened by Ian Brown, Chair of…
Nearly 100 people turned out to celebrate 500 years of years of the amazing industrial, cultural & natural heritage of our area this week to mark the official opening of our new Heritage Centre and café shrub in Winlaton Mill. The £1.5m new visitor attraction for the Derwent Valley was officially opened by Ian Brown,…
This sculpture design is an earlier version that was circulated before Christmas. It has been decided to revert to this design after feedback from local residents on the first design proposal. The proposed entrance sculpture would take the shape of a double helix or section of DNA. The sculpture would be fabricated from 50 or…
Crowley’s is a new flagship building which will showcase the Land of Oak & Iron’s distinctive heritage. Set at Winlaton Mill in Derwenthaugh Country Park, it will be a high profile strategic tourism and enterprise hub, providing business workspace, a café, a shop specialising in local produce and exhibition space. Crowley’s will be an exciting,…
Plans for a new heritage centre at the heart of Land of Oak & Iron are nearing fruition, as the fundraising target of just over £1.5 million has been reached. The centre will open in summer 2018, offering a place for visitors to explore the industrial heritage of the area, whilst enjoying refreshments in the…
The Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre is close to reaching its fundraising target after being awarded a £656,000 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant. The Heritage Centre, which is to be built at Winlaton Mill, will be a community hub, providing a tourist attraction for visitors, exhibitions and interpretation about the fascinating local heritage,…
The Land of Oak & Iron is delighted to announce the appointment of Ros Rigby OBE to their Executive Board, which is responsible for the strategic direction, governance and legacy of this highly regarded Landscape Partnership. After training as a dancer at the Royal Ballet School (White Lodge), she earned a degree at University of…
Groundwork North East & Cumbria has been granted planning permission for its £1.3million Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, to be built in Gateshead. The Heritage Centre, which will be at Derwenthaugh Park at Winlaton Mill, is expected to be completed in 2018.The design reflects the shape of a water wheel and was inspired…
A planning application has been submitted by Groundwork NE & Cumbria for the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre which is proposed for Winlaton Mill. This £1 million plus scheme has been developed in partnership with Northumbria University, who held a design competition for its architecture students. Over 35 designs were submitted with the…
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