Museums · North East England
Land of Iron
In or near Brotton.
Land of Iron — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Jay Pea — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Halt · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Land of Iron is a museum located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Land of Iron is a modern attraction that celebrates the rich history of ironstone mining in North Yorkshire. Visitors can explore the site of the first ironstone mine in Cleveland and engage in hands-on experiences that highlight the area's industrial heritage.
Place summary
Land of Iron is a museum located in North-East England, postcode TS13. It focuses on the region's ironstone mining heritage, showcasing the industrial history and landscape shaped by this activity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5635, -0.8999
- District
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Parish
- Loftus
- Postcode
- TS13 4AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
- Phone
- 01287 642 877
- Nearest railway station
- Forest Halt — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Th off
- Official site
- landofiron.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/245690284 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Land of Iron?
- Land of Iron is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS13 4AP), in the parish of Loftus.
- What is Land of Iron?
- Land of Iron — a museum in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Land of Iron?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 4.9 km away. The nearest town is Brotton. Drivers can use postcode TS13 4AP.
- Is Land of Iron free to visit?
- Yes, Land of Iron is free to enter.
- How do I get to Land of Iron?
- The nearest railway station is Forest Halt, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS13 4AP.