Name: Land Of Iron Museum
Rating: 5.0

Land Of Iron Museum

Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 4AP, England

1-90 Years

Paid

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Land of Iron (Previously known as Cleveland Ironstone Museum) is a modern museum in North Yorkshire that showcases the history and impact of ironstone mining in the UK. Located on the site of the first ironstone mine in Cleveland, it offers a deep insight into the region’s industrial heritage. The attraction is ideal for families, history enthusiasts, and those interested in the Industrial Revolution.

Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, historical artefacts, and archives that tell the story of ironstone mining over the past 150 years. The museum highlights how the region once supplied over a third of the world’s iron and steel, with displays covering mining life, community stories, and industrial innovation. Regular events such as talks, exhibitions, and family activities add to the engaging experience.

Admission prices are £12.50 for adults, £10.00 for concessions, and £5.00 for children, with free entry for under 3s. Family tickets start from £19.50, and the venue also offers event and party hire with flexible spaces, catering options, and facilities for private celebrations or group functions.

Land of Iron offers an educational and immersive experience into Britain’s industrial past. It combines history, storytelling, and interactive learning in a unique setting. With its engaging exhibits and event options, it provides a memorable and informative visit.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Discover a brand-new state-of-the-art attraction celebrating North Yorkshire's famous Land of Iron. Standing on the site of the first ironstone mine in Cleveland, Land of Iron allows you to get up close and explore a rich and fascinating history.
This hands-on journey takes you back 150 years to a time of industrial revolution when the area and its people supplied over a third of the world's Iron and Steel.
Ironstone mining in Cleveland and North Yorkshire took place on a large scale and dates as far back as Roman times. However, it was its role in helping to power the Industrial Revolution where its heritage significance truly lies.
Land of Iron holds the largest collection of objects and archives relating to ironstone mining in the country. Land of Iron is rooted in our local community and we regularly host talks, music, film screenings, temporary exhibitions, family activities, and other events.
Land of Iron is delighted to offer a Family History service. The museum holds numerous documents, books, photographs, accident records and more, all detailing the names of miners from all across the Cleveland area.

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Price: Paid

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Admission

Adult (16-59): £12.50
Concessions (over 60s, students): £10.00
Children (Aged 3-15): £5.00
Children (Under 3): Free

Family groups

1 Adult, 2 Children: £19.50
1 Adult, 3 Children: £23.50
2 Adults, 2 Children: £30.00
2 Adults, 3 Children: £34.00

Pricing URL: https://www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk/plan-your-visit

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Land of Iron offers easily accessible room hire for small and medium sized events and functions. Our events space can be configured in a number of ways to suit your needs and we can host any type of function from corporate meetings and conferences to exhibitions, community events, private film screenings, and parties.

What we offer

A unique and historic location for your event – why not include a mine tour as part of your day?
Adaptable space with a seated capacity of up to 80 people
2 x large 60” screens for presentations and screenings
3m x 2m stage available on request
Tea, coffee, and soft drinks
Catering available on request
Free Wi-Fi
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Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

Address: Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, TS13 4AP, England

Post Code: TS13 4AP

Council: Redcar and Cleveland

County: North Yorkshire

By Car: Follow the brown signs to the museum. On the A174 between Loftus and Carlin How, turn into Skinningrove; turn right after the narrow bridge. The museum has ample free parking, disabled parking is up the slope to the rear.
By Bus: Running between Middlesbrough, Redcar, Saltburn, Brotton, Skinningrove Lane End, Loftus and Whitby, the Arriva X4 is half-hourly and stops on the A174, at the end of Mill Lane. Walk down Mill Lane, towards Skinningrove; turn right after the bridge.
By Foot: The museum is situated in Skinningrove Valley, midway between the coast and the A174. Skinningrove lies on the Cleveland Way, a 110 mile long National Trail stretching from Helmsley in the North York Moors to Filey on the coast. Skinningrove is 6 miles from Saltburn by the Cleveland Way.
By Train: The nearest train station is in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, from Saltburn trains travel half-hourly to Darlington which connects to the East Coast Mainline. The Arriva X4 bus runs half-hourly between Saltburn and Loftus or Whitby. Disembark at the stop at the bottom of Loftus Bank.