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 for only £4.95!
New play park
We are excited to announce our brand new play park is opening on Friday 25th July. Why not come along to our grand opening?
There will be an official ribbon cutting, live entertainment with the Story Teller Street Band, a storytelling and craft session inspired by our children’s book Tales of Land of Oak, family lawn games, Blue Tyne Creative craft stall, RSPB and Friends of Red Kites, and Scoops n Smiles will be here too in their retro ice-cream van.
We are excited to have some little VIP guests from 1st Winlaton Scouts and Conkers Life Outdoor Kindergarten and Forest School coming to do the big countdown and cut the ribbon for the official opening of the play park.
Come along and join the fun, you won’t want to miss out!
Recycled Plastic Planters Workshop, Sunday 27th July, 2pm – 4pm
During this free event you will grow your creativity and plant the seeds of recycling knowledge in this workshop suitable for all ages. We will learn about the ‘3Rs’ of recycling, reusing old plastic bottles to make something truly unique for you to take home with you.
Our charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria is very focused on making a positive impact on the environment – so we’re really looking forward to this series of fun workshops making use of old plastic!
There are limited spaces available, book your space today!
Bugs n Stuff, Friday 1st August, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Join Guy Tansley from ‘bugsnstuff’ and meet some amazing creatures at this fun evening full of bugs and stuff!
Families will discover how the different creatures hear, smell, taste, see, move, grow and feed compared with us. How they use their senses to hunt and the wonders of camouflage and how they move about – Guy explains the leap of the frog, slither of a snake, swaying of a stick insect and the strike of a praying mantis!
Booking essential- tickets only £9.50!
Stony Pasture – Meet & Greet Goats & Sheep, Sunday 10th August
We’re so excited to have some very special furry, hairy visitors to the Heritage Centre this summertime!
Come along and meet some of Stony Pasture’s sheep and goats who will be munching the grass on our meadow area just beyond the Courtyard.
During your session we will be able to feed, pet and brush the animals while we learn all about them. At the end of your session, you will receive a small goody bag to take home with you as a souvenir.
Tickets only £6!
Family Bird Walk, Tuesday 12th August 9:30am – 11:30 am
On this family themed guided bird walk, local ornithologist Michael Turner will help identify the rich birdlife by sight and sound. A great introduction for children and families to find out more about birds.
Situated in the Lower Derwent Valley this section of the Land of Oak and Iron is a mixed landscape of woodland, meadows, riverside and historic monuments – and is a real treat to explore while finding out about birds in the area.
Tickets £9.50
Recycled Bottle Bird Feeders Workshop, Tuesday 12th August, 2pm – 4pm
Our charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria is very focused on making a positive impact on the environment – so we’re really looking forward to hosting this FREE workshop
Birds are brilliant. They spread seeds, pollinate plants and much more. But birds are in trouble. Many of them struggle to find enough food, or somewhere to raise their young. They can get hurt by litter or even mistake it for something they can eat.
But you can help! Why not reuse plastic bottles to create a bird feeder? That way, you can help the birds, the planet and your local community at the same time!
Want to learn more? Book a free place today!
Chemistry in the Land of Oak & Iron, Friday 15th August, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Explore the Science behind Art & Nature! Join us at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre on a day of discovery with the Royal Society of Chemistry and Northumbria University.
Dive into fascinating interactive activities featuring:
- Creative chemistry
- Smells, fibres, and forensics
- Natural materials & their hidden secrets
- Calligraphy sessions
- DIY wrapping paper stations
Free event! Find out more and book now!
Bark in the Park, Saturday 23rd August, 10am – 4:30pm
Our popular Bark in the Park event is back for another year! Join us in and around the Courtyard for our fun Dog Show – there are different categories such as dog with the waggiest tail, best dressed, dog most like their owner and best trick along with an award for the best in show. Book your tickets below.
We will also have some doggie themed stalls, including tasty baked goodies from David’s Dog Deli, dog accessories, toys and pet food from Mammies Biscuit Dog Bakery, pet portraits with Lavinia Hunter, dog photography with Gayle Hall Dog Photography and healthy pet food with Husse.
48 Things To Do in The Tyne Derwent Way
The 48 things to do along the Tyne Derwent Way, is now available at locations along the Way. Beautifully designed by local artist Paulina Malowaniec, it’s the perfect companion for your adventures.
Have you picked up your free copy yet? You can pick one up for free at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre.
