North Pennines National Landscape

Come along and get involved in recording historic structures on working days at sites around the North Pennines.

Help document key features through structured field recording and targeted photography, and contribute  invaluable data for ongoing conservation work. The photographs taken will also support the creation of detailed 3D models through photogrammetry and feed into Historic England’s Missing Pieces project, helping to build a richer national record of heritage sites. 

You’ll have the chance to work with other volunteers and trained staff, while helping us to safeguard these important sites. 

You will need to bring walking boots and clothing appropriate for spending the day outdoors in a variety of weather. You will also need a packed lunch, snacks and a drink. If you want to bring equipment with you, you are welcome to, but we will also have some equipment available for you to use. 

Dates:
Tuesday 30 September - Coldberry Mine, new Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co Durham
Tuesday 21 October - Allen Mill, near Allendale, Northumberland
Tuesday 25 November - tbc - Dukesfield Smelt Mill, Northumberland
Tuesday 9 December - Nenthead Mines, Cumbria

Dates for 2026:

Wednesday 28 January - Nenthead Mines, Cumbria                                                                                    

Future dates with locations
•    Thursday 26th February - Rookhope Arch
•    Tuesday 28th April - Nenthead
•    Wednesday 27th May - Beldon Lead Mine
•    Tuesday 23rd June - Lady's Rake Mine
•    Thursday 30th July - Silverband Mine
•    Wednesday 23rd September - Pike Law Mine
•    Tuesday 27th October - Middle Level at Greenlaw Mine
•    Thursday 19th November - Stublick Colliery
•    Tuesday 8th December - Brandon Walls Mine       

Each day is from 10am to 4pm.