Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Ladle of Steel

In or near South Bank.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Ladle of Steel in England North East, United Kingdom.

Tees-side trolleybus near Cargo Fleet Depot - geograph.org.uk - 1426421

David Hillas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
South Bank · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Ladle of Steel is a public sculpture in England North East, United Kingdom, dating from 2005. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ladle of Steel is a public art installation located in North-East England. Established in 2005, it serves as a notable representation of the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5791, -1.1831
Parish
Redcar and Cleveland, unparished area
Postcode
TS6 6AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Redcar
Established
2005
Nearest railway station
South Bank0.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Ladle of Steel📷 3

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Ladle of Steel

Ladle of Steel — Public artwork by Steve Tomlinson.

Free
Tees-side trolleybus at Bennett's Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1440010📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

Masjid-E-Nomira

Masjid-E-Nomira — a church in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free
Tees-side trolleybus at Bennett's Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1440010📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

War Memorial Circa 5 Metres South West of Church of St Peter

War Memorial Circa 5 Metres South West of Church of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bricked-up bridge - geograph.org.uk - 616339📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

From Hope To Reality

From Hope To Reality — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Cleveland Coke Ovens - geograph.org.uk - 73408📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Cleveland Ironstone Eston Mines Obelisk

Cleveland Ironstone Eston Mines Obelisk — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tees-side trolleybus at Bennett's Corner - geograph.org.uk - 1440010📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Welder and Puddler

Welder and Puddler — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Ladle of Steel

Places to stay

Clairville Road heading south - geograph.org.uk - 2670972📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Baltimore Hotel

Baltimore Hotel — a hotel in england north east.

baltimore-hotel.co.uk
The Cross Keys Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5023709📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Wyke Lodges

Wyke Lodges — a campsite in england north east.

White Water Park Caravan and Motorhome Site - geograph.org.uk - 7146918📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

White Water Park Caravan Club Site

White Water Park Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england north east.

George V postbox on York Road, Redcar - geograph.org.uk - 6070609📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

New Coatham Caravan Park

New Coatham Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Steel is being made at Redcar - geograph.org.uk - 3030888📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Redcar Beach Caravan Park

Redcar Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Church Road, Stockton - geograph.org.uk - 6216548📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees

Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees — a hotel in england north east. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

hilton.com

Places to eat & drink

Linthorpe Road - geograph.org.uk - 410797📷 6

Historic pubs · North East England

The Zetland

The Zetland in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶pinnaclebowling.co.uk
Road junctions at Lazenby - geograph.org.uk - 1280394📷 4

Historic pubs · North East England

Lazenby

Lazenby in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Billingham Campus School - geograph.org.uk - 400623📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Wolviston

Wolviston in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Peter and St Paul, Stainton - geograph.org.uk - 5084905📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Stainton Public House

The Stainton Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Terraced houses, Great Ayton - geograph.org.uk - 2101204📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk
The Fox Covert Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2071927📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

1 Bridgewater, Levenbank

1 Bridgewater, Levenbank in England North East, United Kingdom.

More places in this region

The River Tees from Croft Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6220654📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Crossing Points

Crossing Points — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Stockton Flyer📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Stockton Flyer

Stockton Flyer — Public artwork (installation).

Temenos📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Temenos

Temenos — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anish Kapoor.

Victor Pasmore's water thing from the 'Apollo Pavilion' - geograph.org.uk - 1705711📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Apollo Pavilion

Apollo Pavilion in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ladle of Steel?
Ladle of Steel is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS6 6AJ), in the parish of Redcar and Cleveland, unparished area.
What is Ladle of Steel?
Ladle of Steel in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ladle of Steel?
The nearest railway station is South Bank, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS6 6AJ.
When was Ladle of Steel built?
Built or established in 2005.
Is Ladle of Steel a protected site?
Yes — Ladle of Steel is part of the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ladle of Steel free to visit?
Yes, Ladle of Steel is free to enter.
How do I get to Ladle of Steel?
The nearest railway station is South Bank, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS6 6AJ.