Blacksmith Forging Experience with Cider Tasting at The Oldfield Forge
About this experience
Experience an ancient tradition with this Blacksmith Taster at the Oldfield Forge. A specialist forge in the heart of Herefordshire, The Academy is dedicated to teaching you time-honoured blacksmithing techniques.
Over your 3 hour experience, you’ll follow one of the Forge’s expert team members who’ll get you fully prepared for forging. You’ll be able to draw inspiration from the amazing work on display in the showroom, before you set about creating your own bespoke piece. At the end of the day you can take home your ironwork, crafted by your own two hands.
After working up a thirst, you can down tools and take lunch before making your way over to nearby Westons Cider where there’s a tour that’s right for your taste.
SKU: POFFFD
For 1
participant12 Months
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“A thoroughly enjoyable morning at Oldfield Forge”
My partner and I went for the blacksmithing and cider tasting experience. The blacksmiths at the forge are very friendly and maintain and relaxed and fun atmosphere. Following a quick safety briefing, we were shown how to make the bottle opener in a step-by-step process. You get plenty of time at the hearth forging away, and despite it being a busy Saturday we had one-to-one help / intervention whenever needed. We had a great time and would certainly go again for a longer experience day!
What's Included
- Learn the time-honoured tradition of blacksmithing
- Take a tour of the showroom and learn about a working forge
- 3 hour session in a relaxed and fun environment
- Take away a bottle opener to be used on your tour
- A pre-booked tour at Westons Cider
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Upon arrival at The Oldfield Forge, you’ll be welcomed by one of their resident blacksmiths before taking a tour of the showroom and learning more about how a working forge operates.
Your blacksmith with then help you to forge your very own bespoke piece, which you’ll be able to take home at the end of your session.
You’ll take a quick lunch break (feel free to use the facilities but lunch is not included in the voucher price) before heading over to your pre-booked cider tasting tour at Westons Cider.
Location
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West Midlands
- Hereford, Herefordshire
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18
- The Oldfield Forge require a Health & Safety form to be completed by all participants attending the forging experiences. This form will be sent to you upon confirmation of your booking with all the details you will require for the day
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available on selected dates throughout the year. :
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
The Forging esperience last approximately 3 hours. Please arrive at the forge at least 10 minutes prior to your booking time - this allows time to introduce you to your blacksmith and run through the Health & Safety requirements. Your tour and tasting session will last approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Please note: in the event that the two parts of the experience cannot be taken on the same day you will be offered separate dates.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“A thoroughly enjoyable morning at Oldfield Forge”
My partner and I went for the blacksmithing and cider tasting experience. The blacksmiths at the forge are very friendly and maintain and relaxed and fun atmosphere. Following a quick safety briefing, we were shown how to make the bottle opener in a step-by-step process. You get plenty of time at the hearth forging away, and despite it being a busy Saturday we had one-to-one help / intervention whenever needed. We had a great time and would certainly go again for a longer experience day!
“Great day ”
The day was good from the set off they explained everything clearly . We got to make what we wanted and was shown different ways to make it .
“Blacksmith and Cider Tour”
Great Experience !! Being able to make something in a traditional forge was a fantastic and rare opportunity. The instructors explained and guided you were needed but after they had demostrated the safety and process of working the metal they let you get on with the object you wish to make. They encouraged you to improve on areas and the end result was very satisfying!! Couldn't recommend highly enough! The Cider Tour was brilliant with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. !! A must do