North Pennines National Landscape

Mine site maintenance
2026-12-01 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | TBC
Volunteer opportunities to undertake maintenance works to various mine sites across the North Pennines, on the first Tuesday of each month, 10am to 3pm.
In this monthly activity you will join Gary and Arran of Heritage Consolidation, to undertake maintenance tasks at lead mining structures.
Steel toe capped boots and gloves are strongly recommended for this task, gloves can be provided.
More details will be provided upon signing up. Suitable for 18+
Locations will be decided closer to the date.
Dates are:
6 October
3 November
1 December
Sign up using the Better Impact volunteer link

Historic environment on-site working day
2026-12-08 10:00 - 16:00
Come along and get involved in recording historic structures on working days at sites around the North Pennines. Held monthly apart from March and August, 10am to 4pm.
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 for 2026:
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
• Tuesday 27th October – Middle Level Greenlaw
• Thursday 19th November – Stublick Colliery/ Langley Barony Mine
• Tuesday 8th December – Brandon Walls
Each day is from 10am to 4pm.
Please book using the Better Impact volunteer system

Volunteer catch-up session: Land of Lead and Silver project
2026-12-10 11:30 - 15:30 | High Forest Community Centre, Sinderhope, NE47 9SJ
We are holding a volunteer catch-up and feedback session highlighting the volunteer work on the North Pennines National Landscape Land of Lead and Silver project. Join us for a Christmas catch-up on 10 December, 11.30am to 3.30pm at High Forest Community Centre, Sinderhope.
This event is also an opportunity to show our thanks for the commitment you have made being a volunteer. Share your experiences of volunteering with the Land of Lead and Silver project. We would like to be responsive to your feedback and ideas.
Suitable for all ages, children must be supervised by an adult. There is no need to book, free festive refreshments will be available.

Volunteer day at Bowlees tree nursery
2027-01-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-04-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-05-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-06-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-07-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2027-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 and 12 more dates | Bowlees Visitor Centre
Volunteer at Bowlees Wildflower and Tree Nursery on the last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.
You can help with our nature recovery work by seed collecting and sowing, potting on, and watering plants. For more information email ruth@northpennines.org.uk.
Sign up on the volunteer platform Better Impact
