Land of Oak & Iron Trust - Community History Sharing
The Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE21 6RU
This event is a chance for members of the local community to meet the Land of Oak & Iron Trust, share your history and heritage, and find out more about how to get involved in the Land of Oak & Iron Story project. Your stories are valuable pieces of the Land of Oak & Iron jigsaw, helping to identify new connections, spark conversations, and inspire younger generations to continue preserving our shared history. With many incredible stories to tell, the Trust’s volunteers will play a pivotal role in delivering the project’s engagement programme. We will be inviting new volunteers to join through this event, so if you are interested, please consider signing up after attending.
The Land of Oak & Iron Story programme is running from June 2026 for 2 years and aims to refocus the spotlight on the area's rich and fascinating heritage. With funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Groundwork NE&C is supporting The Land of Oak & Iron Trust and other key partners to engage with the public and empower local communities to volunteer and get involved, exploring the area's rich heritage and landscapes through a range of educational, environmental and cultural initiatives.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1:30pm - 4pm
Location & directions
The Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE21 6RU
- Directions:
- There are visitor car parks to the front and side of the building. The Red Kite bus route stops close by on the A694 or you can cycle/walk to us along the Derwent Valley Walk!
- Contact on day:
- Jack Burton
- Telephone number:
- +447587777147
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
The Map Room at the Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre is small. We will comfortably be able to accommodate 6-8 people sharing their heritage in the room at one time, so we'll operate a waiting list if necessary. Our cafe will be open, and there are short, easy walks departing from the Centre, to fill your time should you need to.
