FIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF HERITAGE, HISTORY & HABITATS
Land of Oak & Iron covers 177 square miles of the beautiful and historic Derwent Valley & surrounding areas, making it one of the North East’s most rewarding & exciting areas to explore. The Land of Oak & Iron was once a cradle of the Industrial Revolution, with a booming iron & steel industry. Nowadays, whilst industrial remains still scatter the landscape, nature has reclaimed the environment, creating a rich patchwork of woodlands, riverbanks & grasslands; attracting otters, deer & red kites.
At the heart of the Land of Oak & Iron is the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill – here you can enjoy a variety of events, creative workshops, guided walks & talks, along with the local delights our café & shop have to offer. There’s something for everyone – so come and discover what makes the Derwent Valley the perfect destination to visit.
LAND OF OAK & IRON SUPPER CLUB
Welcome to the first of our monthly Supper Clubs at the Land of Oak & Iron. We are starting monthly events for food lovers! We
Meet the Maker
Come and meet Louise Hobson at the Heritage Centre for one of our ‘Meet the Maker’ events. Louise is an artist based in County Durham,
Blacksmithing Workshops
Three workshops on Sunday 12th May, 9.30am, 12pm & 2.30pm. ‘True North Trades’ consists of a Blacksmith, Furniture Maker/Woodworker and a General Handyman, they specialise
