Arriva Kids Go Free - Summer 2026

18th July 2026 - 31st August 2026

Arriva customers can claim free child admission at Land of Iron this summer when they show a valid Arriva bus ticket at the ticket desk. Offer valid until Sunday 31 August 2026. Terms apply.

Ironstone Memories: Cleveland Fibre Arts Textile Exhibition

20th July 2026 - 31st October 2026

Mixed media textile exhibition by Cleveland Fibre Arts, celebrating East Cleveland and North Yorkshire’s ironstone mining heritage through wool, stitchwork, felting and weaving. On display 20 July–31 October 2026, included with admission.

Summer Fossil Hunting in Skinningrove with Land of Iron

5th August 2026 - 28th August 2026

Join us for a family fossil hunt on the Skinningrove coastline this summer and search for fossils, ironstone and traces of prehistoric life.

Skinningrove Heritage Walk, 27 August 2026

27th August 2026 - 27th August 2026

Explore Skinningrove’s mining history and model-village heritage on this 2.5-mile guided walk on Thursday 27 August 2026.

Tabletop Archaeology – Home Educator Morning

7th September 2026 - 7th September 2026

Take part in a hands-on tabletop archaeological dig, uncover finds and learn how archaeologists examine and record evidence from the past.

SKGR – Skinningrove Roman Day: Family Crafts & Activities

26th August 2026 - 26th August 2026

The Romans are taking over Land of Iron! Enjoy a day of hands-on children’s crafts and activities, including shield decorating, Roman pottery, tabletop archaeology and battle training.

Liverton Mine Heritage Walk

22nd August 2026 - 22nd August 2026

Explore Liverton’s ironstone mining heritage on a 3.5-mile guided walk from Land of Iron on Saturday 22 August 2026. Includes steep, uneven ground and sections beside active roads.

Iron Printing Workshops with Cleveland Fibre Arts

7th August 2026 - 21st August 2026

Join Cleveland Fibre Arts for a hands-on iron printing workshop at Land of Iron. Choose from two separate sessions on Friday 7 or Friday 21 August, from 10am to 1pm.

Arriva Family Fun Day: POSTPONED

18th August 2026 - 18th August 2026

UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED. The Arriva Family Fun Day planned for Tuesday 18 August has been postponed until further notice. We are sorry for any disappointment and will update this page if a new date is confirmed.

Summer Rock Pooling in Skinningrove with Land of Iron

31st July 2026 - 17th August 2026

Join us for a fun family rock pooling adventure on the Skinningrove coastline this May half term, with nets and buckets provided.

Upleatham Mine Heritage Walk, 15 August 2026

15th August 2026 - 15th August 2026

Join Land of Iron for a four-mile guided heritage walk through Errington Woods, exploring the history and surviving landscape of Upleatham Mine. Saturday 15 August 2026.