Axe Making & Throwing Package
- Flexible Booking
- E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Flexible Booking
E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Unleash Your Inner Viking! Make your very own custom Axe in a hands-on workshop then put it to the test at our own 'BAD Axe Throwing Lanes'.
- Channel your inner viking by forging your own throwing axe
- Test your axe before you leave at our 'Bad Axe Throwing Lanes'
- All vouchers are valid for 18 months
- Available 7 days a week running twice a day
Begin your day in the forge, where you’ll craft your very own throwing axe under the expert guidance of our skilled blacksmiths. Using traditional techniques, you’ll shape, forge, and finish a beautifully balanced axe, purpose-built for throwing.
Once your creation is complete, it’s time to put it to the test at our Bad Axe Throwing lanes. With a one-hour session led by experienced instructors, you’ll learn the skills and techniques needed to throw with confidence and hit the target.
Whether you’re seeking an exciting new challenge, a unique gift, or an unforgettable day out, this one-of-a-kind experience perfectly combines heritage craftsmanship with adrenaline-fuelled fun. Ideal for individuals, couples, or groups looking to create lasting memories.
The price of this booking covers up to two people making one throwing. That’s right, add an extra person for free to join you!
You will spend the morning making an axe and an hour at our Bad Axe Throwing Lanes to put your hard work to the test! (The timings provided are approximate and may vary based on the customer’s capabilities and the specific design requirements)
We welcome groups of friends to come and take part together, simply adjust the number of people when making your booking. Ages 14+ only.
If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipient to a full-day session making one axe, approx 5 hours in total.
Be sure to dress accordingly, remembering that in the colder months it can get pretty chilly inside the workshop, despite the fires! Please wear long trousers and suitable footwear.
Make sure you follow the guidance on our website and what’s sent to you ahead of the event. And always listen to the instructions of our expert team on the day.
1 When you arrive
On arrival, you’ll be signed in and introduced to the smith who will talk through the course step-by-step, due to the axe throwing insurance there is a set design, shape and weight. We’ll discuss what you want to achieve for the day before providing you with protective equipment and a safety briefing.
2 Firing up the forge
The forge will have been lit and heating up before you arrive, so it’s ready to go! You will get an introduction on how to control and maintain the fire of the forge to a forging heat.
3 Forging the Axe Head
You will start the forging process by drifting and shaping the eye of the axe head, you will then forge the cheeks with processes such as cross peening and fullering to move and manipulate the material to its intended location.
4 Shaping the Axe Head
You will then begin work on the business end of the axe, the decorative axe is made out of mild steel and you will only shape the face of the axe, if you are making a functional axe you will begin to shape the face of the axe then forge wield the high carbon edge, this is to give you a harder blade that is better able to maintain sharpness when being used.
5 Finishing
When the axe head is shaped it is out to the grinding bay to use tools to shape and grind a bevel into the axe head using tools such as an angle grinder, if required you will harden the axe with oil quenching. If time allows the axe can be have a handle fitted.
6 Handling
The last step is handling your axe, using a number of woodworking tools to shape the handle and fit your axe. This will ensure it’s smooth and comfortable to use, or simply looking beautiful to display at home!
7 Photo Time
It’s great fun working alongside one another and crafting something unique! Once the forging is complete, it’s time to pose for those all-important photos at our wooden stage!
8 Axe Throwing
Our newly built Axe throwing area is on site in the stunning woodlands of Oldfield Forge. Test your accuracy and skill with this thrilling 60 minute activity, once popular amongst Vikings thousands of years ago, axe throwing is an exhilarating experience to be part of. Please note: Axe Throwing is restricted to attendees aged 14 and above.
