Check out what’s on at the Land of Oak & Iron over the 6 weeks Summer holidays! We are planning some exciting family fun at our Heritage Centre for during the school holidays, from Bugs n Stuff to free craft workshops. Don’t forget we have a delicious kid’s menu, with a Bairn’s Picnic meal deal…
In the beautiful lower Derwent Valley Our Heritage Centre is set within the beautiful steep-sided Derwent Valley, with an abundance of natural woodland, rare and iconic wildlife and a hidden heritage of British sword making and a world leading iron and steel industry. Discover Land of Oak & Iron whilst planning your next adventure, with…
Set in the beautiful Blackhill & Consett Park, which was gifted to the community by Consett Iron Company in 1891, The Lodge was the Park Keeper’s cottage and has now been transformed into a heritage centre with information on the local history of Consett and surrounding area, including things to do and places to visit….
Our Northumberland Heritage Centre is set within the Tyne Valley in the picturesque Tyne Riverside Country Park. Discover Land of Oak & Iron whilst planning your next adventure with our state-of-the-art touch screen and giant wall map. It’s a great place to start or finish a walk or cycle ride (we’re on Route 72), with…
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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