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Land of Iron (Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum)

National Museum & Exhibition · Teesside, England

Land of Iron (Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum) is a national museum & exhibition in Teesside, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £10 · Child £5 · Family £25
Checked on the official site: adult £10, child (3-15) £5, family (1+2) £17, family (2+2) £25, concessions £7.50; under-3s free. Free parking. Skinningrove Valley, off the A174.
Opening timesMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10-4 (last entry 3pm); closed Thu and Sun.
Best time to goMon-Wed, Fri-Sat; closed Thursdays and Sundays.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsMuseum of the area's ironstone mining at Skinningrove.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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