About Us

A Traditional Blacksmith’s Forge in the heart of the Herefordshire Countryside

Our team of expert blacksmiths is dedicated to preserving the ancient traditions of the craft, with a love and respect for the long heritage of handmade ironmongery, yet using these skills to forge contemporary as well as traditional pieces. We’re excited to be sharing this craft and our forge with the public through our popular experience days, which create memories that last a lifetimes!

Oldfield Forge Beginnings

Oldfield Forge was founded in 2007 by the Heath family, who sought to share their passion for metalwork. Aaron discovered his love for blacksmithing 16 years ago, and since then, he and his skilled team of blacksmiths have been dedicated to producing exceptional bespoke pieces. They collaborate closely with leading architects and designers across the UK, delivering high-quality commission work.

To further spread their enthusiasm for blacksmithing, they introduced hands-on experience days, allowing others to explore this traditional craft. Nicky, Aaron’s wife, has played a pivotal role in growing Oldfield Forge. With her keen business sense, she leads the team in developing innovative ideas while balancing her role as a mother to five children. Their children can often be seen assisting in the showroom on weekends, embodying the family spirit at the heart of Oldfield Forge.

Aaron

Possessed of a natural aptitude for this type of work, Aaron has dedicated his adult life to the art of the traditional blacksmith, continually pushing and establishing new boundaries in metalwork.

However, as well as creating the more contemporary pieces he also has a deep interest in the conservation of heritage ironmongery and his knowledge and experience in this field has enabled him to work alongside some of the country’s leading architects, designers, specialist contractors and conservation experts on projects for organisations such as National Trust, English Heritage and Cadw. These have involved many historic, ecclesiastic and other similarly prestigious properties.

Nicky

Nicky is the business organiser and developer, as well as being a mum to five young children. She has responsibility for sales, purchasing, bookings, marketing and setting the weekly staff work schedules as well as dealing with the multitude of other vital day-to-day duties essential to the running of a successful company.

She has a real flair for interior design and takes a leading role in creating and developing new product ranges. Nicky was also the driving force behind the setting up of Oldfield Forge Experience Day’s which, along with the Forge itself, has gone from strength to strength under her guidance and supervision.