Join artist and tutor Rosemary McGarr to learn techniques for working with porcelain clay, experimenting with pattern and design to create your own unique and beautiful porcelain mandala using white porcelain clay. You will learn and appreciate the characteristics of porcelain and experiment with textures – understand some of the making processes used when working...
Experienced tutor Kath will guide you from the blank canvas to the finished landscape artwork using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. This course takes place 1 afternoon a week for 4 weeks and is suitable for beginners and for those who have already completed one of our earlier courses with...
Join us for an entertaining evening of fantastic live music and fresh wood-fired pizza on the last Friday of every month. Treat yourself to a delicious freshly made, wood-fired pizza from Lucca Pizza’s Vintage Trailer, which will be situated in the Courtyard area. Plenty of outdoor seating and more indoors if the evening is a...
The Land of Oak and Iron are pleased to announce this new 3 week course. Local ornithologist and naturalist Michael Turner will deliver this detailed course based on three field trips into the Lower Derwent Valley. We will visit a range of different habitats including woodland, farmland, river and wetland to learn about the different...
Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host the next of our regular ‘Meet the Maker‘ events, with artist Valentina Short. Painting in acrylics, Valentina is inspired by modern Scottish landscape artists and the rugged Northumberland coastline. An acute observer of the natural world, Valentina is fascinated by the essence of stormy weather and...
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
Experienced tutor Kath will guide you from the blank canvas to the finished landscape artwork using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. This course takes place 1 afternoon a week for 4 weeks and is suitable for beginners and for those who have already completed one of our earlier courses with...
There are some fantastic Nearly New baby, toddler and children’s sales in the North East. Click here and grab some great bargains, or clear out your unused clutter!
There are some fantastic Nearly New baby, toddler and children’s sales in the North East. Click here and grab some great bargains, or clear out your unused clutter!
Join children's author and illustrator Monique Scott for this special reading of her latest book 'Kiwi's Pebble', followed by a creative craft session linked to the story. Kiwi's Pebble is about overcoming sadness and finding your way to happiness. Everyone has a pebble on their back which can way us down, making us feel sad. Never...
The Land of Oak and Iron are pleased to announce this new 3 week course. Local ornithologist and naturalist Michael Turner will deliver this detailed course based on three field trips into the Lower Derwent Valley. We will visit a range of different habitats including woodland, farmland, river and wetland to learn about the different...
Start the evening with our quiz followed by a few rounds of Bingo if you fancy it too. The café will be open for range of alcoholic, soft and hot drinks, along with delicious sweet treats and savouries. Don’t forget your team name and bingo pens! You’re also very welcome to simply drop in for...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Experienced tutor Kath will guide you from the blank canvas to the finished landscape artwork using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. This course takes place 1 afternoon a week for 4 weeks and is suitable for beginners and for those who have already completed one of our earlier courses with...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Tales from the Land of Oak & Iron are locally written stories relating to two local heritage sites; Derwentcote Steel Furnace and Chopwell Wood. These wonderful stories were written to help engage and introduce children to new themes such as; natural heritage, industrial heritage and some of the different job roles that local workers and...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
A fun-filled day to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, including: -Soft play bus -Rides through the bus wash -Vintage and open-top bus rides -Tea cup ride -Ice cream van -Have your name displayed on a bus -Workshop viewing area 👉 Free entry (donations welcome). No booking needed. Small charge for selected activities (cash only)
The Land of Oak and Iron are pleased to announce this new 3 week course. Local ornithologist and naturalist Michael Turner will deliver this detailed course based on three field trips into the Lower Derwent Valley. We will visit a range of different habitats including woodland, farmland, river and wetland to learn about the different...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
Experienced tutor Kath will guide you from the blank canvas to the finished landscape artwork using demonstrations and individual assistance to improve your skills and confidence. This course takes place 1 afternoon a week for 4 weeks and is suitable for beginners and for those who have already completed one of our earlier courses with...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
There are some fantastic Nearly New baby, toddler and children’s sales in the North East. Click here and grab some great bargains, or clear out your unused clutter!
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Join us for an entertaining evening of fantastic live music and fresh wood-fired pizza on the last Friday of every month. Treat yourself to a delicious freshly made, wood-fired pizza from Lucca Pizza’s Vintage Trailer, which will be situated in the Courtyard area. Plenty of outdoor seating and more indoors if the evening is a...
There are loads of fantastic family-friendly May half term and Jubilee events across the North East. The events below don’t need to be pre-booked so are perfect for those last minute plans, and most are free (or just a few pounds) so you can treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s a quick summary...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
Find out how iron was turned into steel hundreds of years ago at Derwentcote Steel Furnace with English Heritage. A rare opportunity to see inside this 18th century furnace which is a Grade 1 Listed Building and is one of the few remaining examples of this type of furnace in the country. Our free guided...
There are loads of fantastic family-friendly May half term and Jubilee events across the North East. The events below don’t need to be pre-booked so are perfect for those last minute plans, and most are free (or just a few pounds) so you can treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s a quick summary...
Join local ornithologist Michael Turner on an engaging walk through this beautiful landscape and learn how to identify birds by the sounds they make. How often have you heard a bird singing or calling and wondered what species it was but can’t see it, making identification more difficult? Michael will help you to tune into the...
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show! We travel around the globe with our international world class artists including aerial displays, crossbow act, balancing skills and unicycle, the amazing Globe...
There are loads of fantastic family-friendly May half term and Jubilee events across the North East. The events below don’t need to be pre-booked so are perfect for those last minute plans, and most are free (or just a few pounds) so you can treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s a quick summary...
There are loads of fantastic family-friendly May half term and Jubilee events across the North East. The events below don’t need to be pre-booked so are perfect for those last minute plans, and most are free (or just a few pounds) so you can treat the family without breaking the bank! Here’s a quick summary...
