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Upcoming Events

  • First Steps in Family History - Short Course (3 weeks)
    First Steps in Family History - Short Course (3 weeks)
    Tue, 22 Oct
    Winlaton Mill
    22 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    If you've ever thought about researching your family tree but aren't confident or maybe you've started but now got completely stuck, then this is the course for you.
  • Acrylic Painting Course - 4 x Wednesdays
    Acrylic Painting Course - 4 x Wednesdays
    Wed, 23 Oct
    Land of Oak & Iron
    23 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Land of Oak & Iron, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    23 Oct 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
    Land of Oak & Iron, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Experienced and friendly art tutor Kath will guide you from blank canvas to finished landscape artworks using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. The aim is for each student to produce artworks they can feel really proud of.
  • Haunted: Ghost Stories and their Afterlives
    Haunted: Ghost Stories and their Afterlives
    Sat, 26 Oct
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    26 Oct 2024, 18:30 – 20:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    26 Oct 2024, 18:30 – 20:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Why are we so fascinated by ghost stories – and what do they tell us about the community and people who cultivate them?
  • Folklore of British Birds
    Folklore of British Birds
    Sun, 27 Oct
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    27 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    27 Oct 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Local ornithologist Michael Turner will lead you on this guided walk around the beautiful lower Derwent Valley, helping you to identify the birds of Autumn while uncovering some of their ancient folklore.
  • HOWL-O-WEEN DOG EVENT & COSTUME PARADE!
    HOWL-O-WEEN DOG EVENT & COSTUME PARADE!
    Sun, 27 Oct
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    27 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    27 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    We have a new Halloween event, especially for our canine friends!  Howl-O-Ween (we love the title!)
  • AUTUMN DOG WALK
    AUTUMN DOG WALK
    Sun, 27 Oct
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    27 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    27 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join us for a fun Dog Walk as part of our Howl-O-Ween event.
  • Lost Treasures of the Oak & Iron Woods
    Lost Treasures of the Oak & Iron Woods
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 28 Oct
    Winlaton Mill
    28 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 15:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    28 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 15:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Find the Wise Old Pumpkin Owl and start your quest! Write a spooky spell and create a gloopy potion too!
  • Bugs N Stuff (4.30pm session)
    Bugs N Stuff (4.30pm session)
    Fri, 01 Nov
    Winlaton Mill
    01 Nov 2024, 16:30 – 17:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    01 Nov 2024, 16:30 – 17:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join Guy from 'bugsnstuff' and meet some amazing creatures!
  • Bugs N Stuff (5.45pm session)
    Bugs N Stuff (5.45pm session)
    Fri, 01 Nov
    Winlaton Mill
    01 Nov 2024, 17:45 – 18:45
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    01 Nov 2024, 17:45 – 18:45
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join Guy from 'bugsnstuff' and meet some amazing creatures!
  • Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
    Fused Glass Lantern Workshop
    Sat, 02 Nov
    Winlaton Mill
    02 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    02 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join us at the Land of Oak & Iron for a fantastic fused glass workshop with local glass artist Natalie Yates from Northern Sky Design.
  • Christmas Glass Shapes Workshop
    Christmas Glass Shapes Workshop
    Sat, 23 Nov
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    23 Nov 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    23 Nov 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join us at the Land of Oak & Iron for our cosy Christmas fused glass workshop with local glass artist Natalie Yates from Northern Sky Design while enjoying a glass of wine and a festive mince pie.
  • Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop (am)
    Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop (am)
    Sun, 24 Nov
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    24 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    24 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Get festive and creative with this popular workshop, which will teach you the traditional skill of weaving with willow, developing skills and techniques to create your own unique Christmas wreath for your home.
  • Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop (pm)
    Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop (pm)
    Sun, 24 Nov
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    24 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    24 Nov 2024, 13:30 – 15:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Get festive and creative with this popular workshop, which will teach you the traditional skill of weaving with willow, developing skills and techniques to create your own unique Christmas wreath for your home.
  • Copper Roses Workshop (9.30am)
    Copper Roses Workshop (9.30am)
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Winlaton Mill
    08 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    08 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    'True North Trades' are back at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre with another of their fantastic workshops - this time working with copper!
  • FULLY BOOKED  Copper Roses Workshop (12pm)
    FULLY BOOKED  Copper Roses Workshop (12pm)
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Winlaton Mill
    08 Dec 2024, 12:00 – 14:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    08 Dec 2024, 12:00 – 14:00
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    'True North Trades' are back at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre with another of their fantastic workshops - this time working with copper!
  • FULLY BOOKED  Copper Roses Workshop (2.30pm)
    FULLY BOOKED  Copper Roses Workshop (2.30pm)
    Sun, 08 Dec
    Winlaton Mill
    08 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    08 Dec 2024, 14:30 – 16:30
    Winlaton Mill, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    'True North Trades' are back at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre with another of their fantastic workshops - this time working with copper!
  • Murder Mystery - A Killing Among the Carols!
    Murder Mystery - A Killing Among the Carols!
    Sat, 21 Dec
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    21 Dec 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    21 Dec 2024, 18:30 – 21:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    There's been a murder in the choir - who did it and why!?
  • 'Twixmas' Winter Bird Walk
    'Twixmas' Winter Bird Walk
    Sun, 29 Dec
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
    29 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    29 Dec 2024, 09:30 – 11:30
    Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, A694, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 6RU, UK
    Join local ornithologist Michael Turner on this refreshing guided walk during the 'twixmas' lull in between Christmas and New Year.
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The Land of Oak & Iron is hosted by the Charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria, and has delivered over £5million+ investment in local communities; their natural, cultural and industrial heritage.

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Through our work we aim to improve peoples prospects, create better places and encourage greener choices.

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With every coffee, cake, sandwich you buy, or event you come along to, you are helping to improve the environment and community around you!

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