Land of Iron

Land of Iron A state-of-the-art visitor attraction exploring the industrial heritage of Teesside. Open now. He collected all the memorabilia he could.

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum is an independent museum celebrating the heritage of the ironstone mining industry. In the 1950s, whist reporting on the ironstone mine closures, Tom Leonard, a local newspaper reporter, became acutely aware remains of the ironstone mining industry were rapidly being lost. In 1978, the Museum was founded to house Tom’s collection and to celebrate the legacy of the

industry through the preservation, conservation and display of related artefacts, photographs and documents.

Still looking for something to do this May half-term?Join us at Land of Iron this Wednesday for a relaxed, hands-on Salt...
25/05/2026

Still looking for something to do this May half-term?

Join us at Land of Iron this Wednesday for a relaxed, hands-on Salt Art Workshop.Children can use PVA glue, salt and watercolour paint to create their own colourful designs, from seaside scenes and patterns to anything they can imagine.

It’s a fun indoor crafting activity, perfect for curious children, creative kids and families looking for something a little different.

🎨 Salt Art Workshop
📅 Wednesday 27 May
🕙 10am to 1pm

📍 Land of Iron, Skinningrove, TS13 4AP
🎟 £4 per child. Adults go free, with donations welcome.

Spaces are still available, but booking in advance is recommended:
https://buff.ly/JcEc8sa

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

Still looking for something to do this May half-term?Why not make the most of the coast and join us for a rock pooling a...
24/05/2026

Still looking for something to do this May half-term?

Why not make the most of the coast and join us for a rock pooling adventure in Skinningrove this Tuesday?

We’ll head down to the shore with our friendly staff and volunteers to explore the rock pools and see what we can find. Look out for crabs, fish and other fascinating coastal creatures, and learn a little more about the wildlife that lives between the tides.

🦀 Rock Pooling in Skinningrove
📅 Tuesday 26 May
🕙 10am to 12pm
🎟 £4 per child. Adults go free, with donations welcome.
📍 Meeting point: Beach Road, near the Pigeon Fancier’s sculpture, Skinningrove.

Nets and buckets are provided. Please bring wellies or suitable footwear, and be ready to get a little bit wet!

There are limited spaces left, so please book in advance:
https://buff.ly/82W5aa1

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

The doors to our permanent exhibition are open once again.Over the past few weeks we’ve been working on new displays and...
22/05/2026

The doors to our permanent exhibition are open once again.

Over the past few weeks we’ve been working on new displays and updates across the gallery, and visitors can now explore the refreshed exhibition as work continues.

There are still more additions and finishing touches to come over the next few weeks, and we’d like to thank everyone for their patience and support while the work has been taking place.

Underground mine tours continue as normal, alongside our current temporary exhibition: From Neolithic Salt to a Saxon Princess

We’d love to welcome you back to Land of Iron.
https://buff.ly/MSpSz4t

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

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️Today we’re celebrating the important role museums play in bringing people, stories an...
18/05/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️

Today we’re celebrating the important role museums play in bringing people, stories and communities together.

At Land of Iron, we’re proud to help share the history, heritage and voices of this part of East Cleveland — from the story of ironstone mining and the people behind it, to the wider history that shaped our area.

We’re also pleased to say that our permanent exhibition is open again, with work continuing behind the scenes as we keep developing and improving the experience for visitors.

And while you’re here, you can also see our temporary exhibition, From Neolithic Salt to a Saxon Princess with Dr Steve Sherlock, on display until 4 July.

If you’ve not visited for a while, this is a great time to come and see the museum for yourself.

🎟️ Find out more / book tickets:
https://buff.ly/GZhCzGa

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

Looking for something to do this May half-term?We have three family activities coming up at Land of Iron and around Skin...
17/05/2026

Looking for something to do this May half-term?

We have three family activities coming up at Land of Iron and around Skinningrove:

🦀 Rock Pooling
Tuesday 26 May, 10am to 12pm
Explore the rock pools with our friendly staff and volunteers, and see what coastal creatures you can find.
Tickets: https://buff.ly/k1VVlfs

🎨 Salt Art Workshop
Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 1pm
Get creative at Land of Iron with colourful salt art inspired by the local landscape and ancient rock art.
Tickets: https://buff.ly/Lxm0Bu7

🐚 Fossil Hunting
Thursday 28 May, 10am to 12pm
Search the Skinningrove coastline for fossils, ironstone and traces of prehistoric life.
Tickets: https://buff.ly/oW9VExC

Tickets are all £4 per child. Adults go free, with donations welcome.

Spaces are limited, so please book in advance.

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

Fossil Hunting in Skinningrove this May half-term 🐚Join us on Thursday 28 May, 10am to 12pm, for a family fossil hunt on...
16/05/2026

Fossil Hunting in Skinningrove this May half-term 🐚

Join us on Thursday 28 May, 10am to 12pm, for a family fossil hunt on the Skinningrove coastline.

We’ll head down to the beach with our volunteers to search for fossils and other interesting finds along the shore. This coastline was once home to millions of prehistoric creatures, far beneath a tropical sea, and you may even spot a nodule of ironstone if you’re lucky!

Equipment is provided. Please bring wellies or suitable footwear, and if it is sunny, remember to bring sun cream.

🎟 Tickets: £4 per child. Adults go free, with donations welcome.
📍 Meeting point: Beach Road, near the Skinningrove Pigeon Fancier’s monument.
🚗 Parking can be found near Marine Terrace.

Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance:
https://buff.ly/oW9VExC

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

May Half-Term Salt Art Workshop at Land of Iron 🎨Join us on Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 1pm, for a creative salt art works...
15/05/2026

May Half-Term Salt Art Workshop at Land of Iron 🎨

Join us on Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 1pm, for a creative salt art workshop at Land of Iron.

Children and families can discover the magic of using salt as a medium for art. Using PVA glue, salt and watercolour paint, you’ll create your own colourful artwork inspired by the local landscape and Loftus’ ancient history.

You’ll also have the chance to visit our temporary exhibition and see real pieces of Neolithic rock art found locally to help inspire your design.

🎟 Tickets: £4 per child. Adults go free, with donations welcome.
📍 Location: Land of Iron, Skinningrove, TS13 4AP

Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance:
https://buff.ly/Lxm0Bu7

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

May Half-Term Rock Pooling in Skinningrove 🦀Join us on Tuesday 26 May, 10am to 12pm, for a fun rock pooling adventure on...
14/05/2026

May Half-Term Rock Pooling in Skinningrove 🦀

Join us on Tuesday 26 May, 10am to 12pm, for a fun rock pooling adventure on the Skinningrove coastline.

We’ll head down to the shore with our friendly staff and volunteers to see what we can find in the rock pools. Look out for crabs, fish and other fascinating coastal creatures, and learn a little more about the wildlife that lives between the tides.

Nets and buckets are provided. Please bring wellies or suitable footwear, and be ready to get a little bit wet!

🎟 Tickets: £4 per child.
Adults go free, with donations welcome.

📍 Meeting point: Beach Road, near the Pigeon Fancier’s sculpture, Skinningrove.
🚗 Parking can be found near Marine Terrace.

Spaces are limited, so please book your place in advance:
https://buff.ly/k1VVlfs

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

Land of Iron welcomes new on-site defibrillator thanks to local support.A big thank you to Ian Wilson, Rotary Club of Re...
14/05/2026

Land of Iron welcomes new on-site defibrillator thanks to local support.

A big thank you to Ian Wilson, Rotary Club of Redcar, Peter Appleton, and everyone who helped support the arrival of a new defibrillator at Land of Iron.

The new unit is now located in reception, giving us a central point of access if it is ever needed in an emergency.

Land of Iron takes safety very seriously, from regular checks and training to wider emergency planning across the site. Having a defibrillator here is another important step in helping us make the museum as safe and prepared as possible for visitors, volunteers and staff.

Ian is a long-standing Land of Iron volunteer, Chairman of Redcar Rotary Club, and has been involved with the museum for more than 30 years. We’re very grateful for his continued support, and for the Rotary Club’s donation of £500.

We’d also like to thank Peter Appleton, Land of Iron volunteer, who stepped in to help with the remaining balance.

It’s a practical addition, but an incredibly important one.

Thank you to everyone involved.

Read more on our website:
https://buff.ly/bu1TDfB

Next in our Tom Leonard Lecture Series - Medicine of the First World War with Andy VolansThe First World War didn’t just...
12/05/2026

Next in our Tom Leonard Lecture Series - Medicine of the First World War with Andy Volans

The First World War didn’t just reshape nations, it transformed medicine. Andy Volans explores how the war drove medical innovation, the changing care offered to wounded soldiers, and what frontline treatment looked like between 1914 and 1918. A compelling look at survival, science, and the human cost of conflict.

📅 Friday 19th June
🕕 Doors open: 6:00pm
🕡 Talk starts: 6:30pm
🕖 Approx. finish: 7:45pm
📍 Land of Iron
🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/landofiron/1976886

Yesterday we headed over to Redcar Racecourse for the “Kicking off the Summer in Redcar and Cleveland” tourism and busin...
08/05/2026

Yesterday we headed over to Redcar Racecourse for the “Kicking off the Summer in Redcar and Cleveland” tourism and business event.

It was a really positive afternoon, bringing together local attractions, businesses, hospitality venues, tourism organisations, and community groups, all talking about the busy summer season ahead and how we can continue supporting one another across the area.

A big highlight for us was seeing Isaac McBurney representing Land of Iron on the panel discussion, sharing some of the exciting ideas, projects, and opportunities being explored at the museum.

One of the best parts of the event was simply having the chance to meet people, make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, and hear more about what everyone is working on locally.

It was lovely chatting with teams from Grinkle Park Hotel, Townend Farm B&B, Coatham Coaches, Whitby Well Being, Roseberry Retreat, Gisborough Hall Hotel, Enjoy Redcar & Cleveland, Redcar_Racing, and many others throughout the afternoon.

A big thank you as well to Visit Tees Valley, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, and Redcar Racecourse for organising and hosting the event.

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Mill Lane, Skinningrove
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
TS134AP

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+441287642877

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