Land of Iron

This Thursday!

Come and join the Land of Iron team at Guisborough Town Hall (in the old Shorty's Gin shop) to learn and explore Guisborough's ironstone mining past.

10am-4pm. We'll have exhibits, artefacts, photos, and more.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Lland of Iron is a finalist for Best Museum or Cultural Venue at the North East Culture Awards. Being in the final four is incredible given the strong regional competition. Results will be announced at the end of November. #NECultureAwards

Design & Dignity: The Boosbeck Industries Furniture Scheme 1933-1937, opens Friday. In the 1930s, East Cleveland's mining villages faced unemployment. James and Ruth Pennyman, with Bauhaus-trained artist Wilfred Franks, started Boosbeck Industries to train jobless miners in furniture-making.

What is our area’s Neolithic legacy? Discover the history of Street House as investigated by Dr Stephen Sherlock and his team.

This Friday at 6pm. Tickets available here buff.ly/1ljzarI

Looking for some family activities during half-term? We've got two wonderful mornings of craft fun for you. Tickets available here: buff.ly/TOQYAJv

Have you seen the wonderful additions to the museum? We've been brightening up the place with beautifully knitted decorations. Thank you to Saltburn Knit and Natter Group and Margaret Bennett for kindly donating this wonderful panel of sea creatures!

Friday 24 October!

Discover the area’s Neolithic legacy! Learn about the discovery of a bronze age ring ditch and its ceremonial past, and find out just what the locals were up to in 2000 BC at this enigmatic site!

Tickets available on our website.

The Mine is on the Move again!

Join us in Guisborough on Thur 30 Oct as we bring the museum to you.

Artefacts, photos, iron mining exhibits, documents and family history on your doorstep (if you live in Guisborough.)

We'll be at the Town Hall from 10am-4pm. Free admission. Come and say hi.

You chose Port Mulgrave for our next stop - an excellent choice! This site unlocks so many different paths in our Ironstone Steps journey.

At first glance, Port Mulgrave looks peaceful…
But 150 years ago, this quiet coast was buzzing with industry.

Did you know…

Back in the day, ironstone miners sometimes kept gunpowder at home – even under the bed! It wasn’t unusual to see damp barrels drying by the fire, or powder stashed in tins and bags. Not exactly your average Victorian cottage… talk about an explosive household!

We're having a great day at Festival of Thrift with Cleveland Fibre Arts iron printing workshop. Here until 5pm if you want to get creative with iron pigment paste! Come and see us.

Get Creative This Heritage Open Day!
Build Skinningrove - Past, Present, or Future!

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity using recycled and repurposed materials to bring Skinningrove to life.

Host Your Next Event in a Unique Heritage Setting

Looking for more than just a meeting room?
At Land of Iron, we offer a professional space with real character - perfect for conferences, training sessions, away days, and corporate experiences.

visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk
01287 642877

Get Creative This Heritage Open Day!
Build Skinningrove - Past, Present, or Future!

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity using recycled and repurposed materials to bring Skinningrove to life.

Home Educators Morning: Viking Invasion of Britain

Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Event: 9:45am - 11:30am
Land of Iron Museum

A Monday morning like no other – where Viking longships set sail for distant shores!
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Join us for a day of wargaming at Land of Iron!
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Object of the Month: The Shell-Embossed Horse Blinker

Limited Places – Book Now!

Only 15 spaces available

Join us at Land of Iron for a magical evening of bat spotting!

With the help of specialist equipment, you’ll discover when, where, and how to spot these fascinating creatures of the night in their natural habitat.

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Introduction to Iron Dying and Printmaking

Join Cleveland Fibre Arts for this hands-on introduction to iron dying and print making.
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Folk Fans, Take Note!

We’ve got an extra special surprise in store at Land of Iron in Skinningrove…

Teesside and Yorkshire folk musician Richard Grainger is making a rare hometown appearance and you’re invited!

📍 Land of Iron, Skinningrove
📅 27th September, 19:30–22:00

This 1906 group photo of miners was taken just a few months before Huntcliff Mine closed. Look closely and you’ll spot boys among the men, some as young as 12 who worked underground as trappers.

#miningmonday

Bring History into Your Classroom!

This September, make learning hands-on with our Loans Boxes - perfect for enriching lessons and sparking curiosity.

Cost: £30 for up to 2 weeks
Collection/Return: Land of Iron
Book now: Email learning@ironstonemuseum.co.uk (Subject: Loans Box – Enquiry)

Our Tom Leonard Lectures return for a new season...and this one is suitable for all the family.

We’ll explore the rocks of the Yorkshire and Cleveland Coast using the bones, shells and other clues to piece together a story from around 200 million years ago.

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Coming up tomorrow!

We've got our final beach art session for the summer. Let's make it a good one!

Reserve your tickets online or meet in Skinningrove beach car park at 12pm.

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The Tom Leonard Lectures return for a new season with the fantastic Fossils in t'Hills team.

Ever fancied taking a dip into the Jurassic seas of Yorkshire?

Find out why this might not have been the most sensible idea…

Did you know… the Guibal Fanhouse at Huntcliffe Mine once powered a giant fan that kept miners safe from deadly dust and gas?

Its dramatic cliff-edge ruins are still standing today! Stay tuned - we’ll be taking a closer look soon!

Join Our Team – Become a Volunteer!

Do you want to make a difference, meet new people, and gain valuable skills? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring history to life!

Step into the World of Viking Skinningrove tomorrow!
Bring the whole family and join us for a full day of hands-on fun at Land of Iron!

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Sharpen your swords, Vikings are on their way to Skinningrove!

Here are some images from our last dig! Turns out, our young archaeologists are really good at uncovering the past…