Blacksmith for a Day in Herefordshire for One Person

Blacksmithing is an ancient craft and this experience offers a chance to visit a real forge in the heart of rural Herefordshire. Be guided in the art of making a unique iron memento. This exciting opportunity to create a keepsake from scratch is truly rewarding. Start with a full safety briefing and get kitted out with the necessary equipment in the working forge workshop. The experienced instructors are there all the way through the experience to provide plenty of help and guidance, so pick up that hammer and anvil and see what can be produced. It isn't all work, work, work! The experience includes time to order lunch or take a picnic in the nearby woods – the perfect day out!

In a Nutshell

• Visit a specialist forge in the heart of Herefordshire
• Learn the ancient and noble skill of blacksmithing
• Work to create a unique piece in the workshop
• Take time out and stop for a break in the woods

Key Info

• Availability Description

  This voucher is valid for one person. Available week round, year round. All dates are subject to availability.

• Participant Guidelines

  Minimum age: 16 years (under 18s need a parent/guardian to sign the personal information form). Please advise in advance of any health issues, however minor. Wheelchair users welcome, please advise at point of booking.

• Duration Detail

  Lasts around five hours in total, with four hours spent in the forge and an hour for lunch. For those who need additional time to finish off making their keepsake, they can spend up to an extra hour doing so.

• Numbers On The Day

  Share the experience with up to 19 others.

• Dress Code

  For this working environment, wear fully covering, loose-fitting cotton clothing with old jeans or trousers. All jewellery, skirts, vests, loose cuffs are prohibited. Sturdy boots are recommended. Leather aprons are provided. Long hair must be tied back.

• Other Info

  All our vouchers are fully flexible and can be redeemed against our huge range of experiences. Your voucher is valid for one person. Available week round, year round. Experience lasts around five hours in total, with four hours spent in the forge and an hour for lunch. Should you need additional time to finish off making your keepsake, you can spend up to an extra hour doing so. Please wear fully covering, loose-fitting cotton clothing with old jeans or trousers and all jewellery, skirts, vests, loose cuffs are prohibited. Long hair must be tied back. Sturdy boots are recommended and leather aprons will be provided. Minimum age: 16 years (under 18s need a parent/guardian to sign the personal information form). Please advise in advance of any health issues, however minor. Wheelchair users are welcome, please advise at point of booking. All dates are subject to availability.