From Neolithic Salt to a Saxon Princess with Dr Steve Sherlock

6th April 2026 - 4th July 2026

For over 6,000 years, the fields of Street House in Loftus have been a hub of community life and work. A new temporary exhibition at Land of Iron, presented by Dr Stephen Sherlock, highlights insights from recent excavations that reveal significant local discoveries across various eras.

Talk: From Tees to Tap: A History of Tees Cottage Pumping Station with George Beautyman

7th May 2026 - 7th May 2026

Join George Beautyman as he explores Tees Cottage Pumping Station, the very first of Teesside’s historic waterworks and a site that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. 6.00–7.45pm

Tom Leonard Lecture Series: Medicine of the First World War with Andy Volans

19th June 2026 - 19th June 2026

Join Historian Andy Volans examines how the First World War transformed medical care for soldiers. 6pm-7.45pm

Tom Leonard Lecture Series: Street House Through the Ages with Dr Stephen Sherlock

10th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Join Dr Stephen Sherlock as he shares insights from his latest excavations, uncovering remarkable local discoveries - from Neolithic stone art and Bronze Age stone circles to Iron Age farms and Roman activity. 6pm-7.45pm

Egg Jarping Tournament

6th April 2026 - 6th April 2026

Family Friendly Fun! 11:00–12:00, bring along your own decorated eggs and enter your egg into our Egg Parade! 12:30 compete in the 1st Annual Land of Jarping Championship! Prizes to be won!

Family Crafts: Wool Dandelions

4th April 2026 - 4th April 2026

Springtime crafts for all the family. Come down to Land of Iron and make your own bunch of dandelions to take home. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Family Crafts: Hot-Crossed Bun Cards

3rd April 2026 - 3rd April 2026

Springtime crafts for all the family. Come down to Land of Iron and make your own Hot-Crossed Bun cards for your family and friends. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Cleveland Art Society Spring Exhibition

2nd February 2026 - 28th March 2026

Opening Monday 2nd February and running until Saturday 28th March, Land of Iron is proud to host the Cleveland Art Society Spring Exhibition, showcasing members’ work celebrating the industrial heritage of Teesside and East Cleveland. Artworks will be displayed in the Tom Leonard Gallery at Land of Iron, Skinningrove.

Talk: Hidden Histories of Six Cleveland Villages with Marjorie Kirk

12th March 2026 - 12th March 2026

Join historian Marjorie Kirk as she uncovers the intriguing stories behind six of Cleveland’s villages. From The Pickled Hand and a Cold War installation to a notorious smuggler and a local warlock, explore the incidents, secrets, and mysteries that bring these villages’ pasts to life.