Land of Iron

Located in the historic coastal village of Skinningrove, Land of Iron is a vibrant and welcoming museum that celebrates and preserves the industrial legacy of iron and steel making of Cleveland and North Yorkshire. Journey back 150 years when the iron from our valleys and hills powered the industrial revolution and our steel was dispatched around the world to build bridges, railways, structures and more! Explore the lives of miners and their families in our interactive exhibition space before you are guided on an adventure through our original mine buildings and into our drift tunnel for that true underground experience. Put on your hard hat and join our experienced guides as they take you on a journey underground. You will learn about the working day of an ironstone miner as you are plunged into darkness and hear the real-life story of a twelve-year-old trappy lad. During the tour you will get close to the tools, equipment and machinery used by miners and see demonstrations of how they worked. We are a family-friendly museum, and we can adapt our tours for people with additional needs. Just let us know before you visit. We’re happy to help! As well as guided tours and our permanent exhibition, Land of Iron frequently hosts events, activities and temporary exhibitions. There’s something new going on almost every week – check out our website for the latest news.