Land of Iron

03/09/2026

🦇 JUST OVER A WEEK UNTIL OUR FIRST BAT WALK!

What does Skinningrove sound like after dark?

Join Land of Iron and Cleveland Bat Group on Saturday 12 September for the first of three special autumn Bat Walks.

We’ll begin at the museum with a short introduction to the bats found in our local area. Then, as darkness falls, we’ll head out into Skinningrove with specialist bat-detection equipment to listen for and identify the different calls made by bats moving through the landscape.

Our first walk is coming up soon:

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
🕖 7pm–approximately 8.30pm
📍 Meet at Land of Iron, Skinningrove
🎟️ £10 per person, plus an online booking fee

Places are limited and tickets must be booked in advance, so don’t leave it too late to reserve your place.

Can’t make the first date? Two further Bat Walks will take place this autumn:

🦇 Saturday 19 September — 6.45pm
🦇 Saturday 31 October — 5pm

Each date is a separate event.

Please wear warm clothing and suitable footwear, bring a waterproof jacket and leave dogs at home. The walking route is fully accessible.

Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Find out more and choose your Bat Walk date: https://buff.ly/q4kjmhU

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

25/08/2026

🌱 Home-grown plants are helping to grow funds for Land of Iron!

Our volunteers—and their friends and families—regularly bring in spare plants and cuttings they’ve grown at home, ready to find new homes while supporting the museum.

There’s no fixed price, but we suggest a donation of around £2 per plant. Every penny raised goes directly towards helping to keep Land of Iron open.

You’ll find outdoor plants near Reception, with houseplants available inside. We’d also be delighted to receive suitable plant donations from local residents and visitors.

Read the story:
https://buff.ly/qJsvQco

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

24/08/2026

🛡️ ROMAN DAY IS THIS WEDNESDAY!

Looking for one last big summer-holiday adventure?

The Romans are taking over Land of Iron for an action-packed day of children’s crafts, archaeology and battle training!

Children can:
🏺 Excavate replica finds in our Tabletop Archaeology activity
🎨 Decorate their own Roman shield
🏺 Handcraft a clay Roman oil lamp to take home
⚔️ Learn Roman marching drills and battle tactics

Battle training takes place at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 10am–3.30pm
📍 Land of Iron, Skinningrove
🎟️ £10 per child, plus 50p online booking fee
👨‍👩‍👧 Accompanying parents and guardians attend free

Places are still available, so book now and give your young Romans a day of making, discovering and marching!

Book online: https://buff.ly/pTK6JlG

Children must remain accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult throughout their visit.

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

23/08/2026

The LAST Fossil Hunting session of Summer 2026 🐚

Our team have had an amazing summer fossil hunting on the Skinningrove coastline — and now there’s just one session left.

Join us on Friday 28 August, 10am to 12pm, for the final Fossil Hunting adventure of the summer with Land of Iron.

Search the shore with our staff and volunteers to find fossils, ironstone and other interesting finds on a beach that was once home to millions of prehistoric creatures, far beneath a tropical sea.

This session has been timed so that it finishes at low tide, giving us the best chance to explore the shore safely.

Tickets are £4 per child, plus online booking fee. Accompanying parents or guardians go free.

Equipment is provided, but please bring wellies or suitable footwear. If it is sunny, remember to bring sun cream.

More details and booking:
https://buff.ly/3Ou9yev

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

21/08/2026

Liverton Mines Heritage Walk

Explore Liverton’s ironstone mining heritage with us tomorrow, Saturday 22 August.

🥾 Approx. 3.5 miles
🕙 10:00am–2:00pm
📍 Meet at the Land of Iron car park
🎟 £7.50 per person

The route includes a very steep and uneven climb, possible muddy ground and sections beside and across active roads. Please wear sturdy walking boots and bring enough drinking water for the walk.

Tickets must be booked in advance:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/landofiron/2283229

Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

20/08/2026

🧭 Dig into the past with our first Home Educator Morning!

Tabletop Archaeology gives children the chance to take part in their own dig and discover how archaeologists investigate the past.

Children will excavate, examine and record their finds in a relaxed, hands-on session in the Land of Iron Education Room.

📅 Monday 7 September 2026
🕙 10am–12 noon
👧 Suitable for ages 7–11 / Key Stage 2 level
🎟 £6 per child, plus online booking fee
👨‍👩‍👧 Accompanying adults attend free – no separate ticket needed
👥 Only 15 child places available

Advance booking is essential.

➡️ Book your place: https://buff.ly/Shca0VQ

Please arrive at the Front of House desk by 9.50am for a 10am start.

Land of Iron is fully wheelchair accessible, with dedicated accessible parking at the rear of the museum. For specific access questions, please email [email protected].

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

20/08/2026

🍂 FINAL IRON PRINTING WORKSHOP — TOMORROW!

There are still tickets available for our final Iron Printing Workshop with Cleveland Fibre Arts, taking place tomorrow at Land of Iron.

📅 Friday 21 August
🕙 10am–1pm

Come along and discover the creative possibilities of iron printing, using iron ore pigment, gum arabic and glue to create your own printed cards and pictures to take home.

All materials and aprons are provided. The workshop is fully accessible and suitable for all ages — just wear clothing suitable for a hands-on, potentially messy activity.

🎟 Tickets are £5 per person, plus a 50p online booking fee.

Everyone attending, including accompanying adults, requires a ticket. Children must remain accompanied at all times.

There’s still time to book for tomorrow:

https://landofiron.org.uk/events/iron-printing-workshops-cleveland-fibre-arts-august-2026

📍 Land of Iron, Mill Lane, Skinningrove, TS13 4AP

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

🍂 FINAL IRON PRINTING WORKSHOP — TICKETS AVAILABLE!

There’s just one week to go until our final Iron Printing Workshop with Cleveland Fibre Arts:

📅 Friday 21 August
🕙 10am–1pm

Discover the creative possibilities of iron printing as you use iron ore pigment, gum arabic and glue to create your own printed cards and pictures to take home.

All materials and aprons are provided. The workshop is suitable for all ages and fully accessible—just wear clothing suitable for a hands-on, potentially messy activity!

Tickets are £5 per person, plus a 50p online booking fee. Everyone attending, including accompanying adults, requires a ticket. Children must remain accompanied at all times.

Advance booking is recommended.

Visit our website for full details and booking:

https://buff.ly/rHm468y

📍 Land of Iron, Mill Lane, Skinningrove, TS13 4AP

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS AT LAND OF IRON

PLEASE NOTE: The Arriva Family Fun Day planned for Tuesday 18 August has been postponed until further notice.
Land of Iron is still open as normal, and there are plenty of summer events still to come:

🦴 Fossil Hunting
19 August, 12pm–2pm
28 August, 12pm–2pm

🌿 Iron Printing Workshop
21 August, 10am–1pm

🥾 Heritage Walks
22 August — Liverton Mine
27 August — Skinningrove

🛡️ SKGR Skinningrove Roman Day
26 August, 10am–3:30pm

We’re sorry for any disappointment about the Arriva Family Fun Day and will announce a new date once plans are confirmed.

Find event details and booking information on our website: https://buff.ly/7gRlCbf

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

17/08/2026

UPDATE: Arriva Family Fun Day postponed

The Arriva Family Fun Day planned for Tuesday 18 August at Land of Iron has been postponed until further notice.

We’re sorry for any disappointment. We’ll announce a new date once plans are confirmed.

Please note: Land of Iron remains open as normal on Tuesday 18 August, with museum visits and tours running as usual.

The Kids Go Free with Arriva offer is separate and remains available until Sunday 31 August 2026. Arriva customers can claim free child admission at Land of Iron when they show a valid Arriva bus ticket at the ticket desk.

We’re continuing to work with Arriva on future activity, including plans for a seasonal event later in the year, and we’ll share more once details are confirmed.

Full details: https://buff.ly/ov8d51U