A packed summer of events at Land of Iron
Summer is well underway at Land of Iron, with a varied programme inviting people of all ages to explore our local heritage, coastline, creativity and communities.
Visitors have already joined us for rock pooling and fossil hunting, while Mine on the Move has taken our region’s mining stories beyond the museum and out into the community.
But don’t worry if you have missed anything so far—there are still plenty of activities, workshops and special events to enjoy throughout August.
Friday 7 and Friday 21 August, 10am–1pm
Join Cleveland Fibre Arts and discover the creative possibilities of Iron Printing.
Using iron ore pigment, gum arabic and glue, participants can create their own printed cards and pictures to take home. These fully accessible workshops are suitable for visitors of all ages and form part of the programme accompanying the Ironstone Memories textile exhibition.
Find out more about the Iron Printing Workshops
Our guided summer walks explore the ironstone mines, communities and landscapes that shaped East Cleveland.
Saturday 8 August, from 10am
Beginning at Land of Iron, this five-mile guided walk follows the route towards the former Lumpsey Mine and explores the area’s remarkable mining and social history.
Find out more about the Lumpsey Mine Heritage Walk
Saturday 15 August, from 10am
This four-mile circular walk begins at Errington Woods and explores the landscape surrounding the former Upleatham Mine.
Find out more about the Upleatham Mine Heritage Walk
Saturday 22 August, from 10am
Starting at Land of Iron, this guided walk travels through Whitecliff woodland and across Loftus Bank towards the former Liverton Mine.
Find out more about the Liverton Mine Heritage Walk
Thursday 27 August, from 10am
Discover more about Skinningrove’s history and community on a guided walk beginning at Land of Iron.
Find out more about the Skinningrove Heritage Walk
Wednesday 5, Wednesday 12, Wednesday 19 and Friday 28 August
Our summer fossil hunts invite families to search for traces of the ancient past on the Skinningrove coastline.
Explore a beach that was once beneath a tropical sea and look for fossils, ironstone and evidence of the millions of prehistoric creatures that once lived here.
Find out more: Summer Fossil Hunting
Friday 31 July and Monday 3, Friday 14 and Monday 17 August
Venture out onto the rocks with our experienced staff and volunteers to discover the creatures living along the Skinningrove shoreline.
Nets and buckets are provided as participants search for crabs, fish and other coastal wildlife while learning about the importance of our rock-pool habitats.
Check out our Summer Rock Pooling events.
Land of Iron has also been taking mining heritage out into our surrounding communities through Mine on the Move.
Our travelling experience visited Charltons Community Centre on Thursday 30 July and will be heading to the Rosedale Show on Saturday 15 August, sharing objects, activities and stories connected with the people and industry that shaped our region.
Tuesday 18 August, 10am–2pm
Land of Iron and Arriva are joining forces for a special day of free family fun.
Families can take part in a bus treasure hunt, enjoy summer crafts and games, and visit the face painter. It promises to be a lively day with plenty to keep younger visitors entertained.
We will add more details to our Arriva Family Fun Day event page closer to the day.
Wednesday 26 August, 10am–3.30pm
Travel back to Roman times with a packed programme of family crafts and activities.
Children can decorate Roman shields, try tabletop archaeology, make a pottery oil lamp, and take part in Roman drill practice and battle training. They can also take home the things they have made.
Tickets are £10 per participating child, plus a 50p online booking fee. Children must remain accompanied throughout, and places are limited.
Join us at SKGR – Skinningrove Roman Day
Alongside our events programme, Arriva customers can claim free child admission to Land of Iron when they show a valid Arriva bus ticket at the ticket desk.
The offer is available until Monday 31 August 2026 and applies to child admission when accompanied by an adult.
Whether you want to explore our coastline, uncover local mining history, get creative or enjoy a family day together, there are many ways to experience Land of Iron this summer.
Some activities have limited capacities and require advance booking. Please visit the individual event pages for ticket prices, meeting locations, accessibility information and full joining instructions.
Explore everything coming up at Land of Iron
Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.
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