At a glance
- Now
- Open access
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers, Children
- Price
- Free
- Location
- Winlaton Mill
More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Visit length
- Quick stop
Price band: Free · How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
Explore a heritage landscape shaped by woodland, rivers and the industrial history of the Derwent Valley. The Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre at Winlaton Mill near Blaydon is a starting point for discovering the wider area, with a café and a changing programme of heritage walks, trails, workshops and family activities. Check the programme for dated events and their booking arrangements.
Open access
The outdoor site is accessible at any time. Visitor centres, facilities and paid activities may have separate seasonal hours.
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Location
Land of Oak and Iron Heritage Centre, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, NE21 6RUKeep exploring
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