Couples Day Date – 3 Hours
- Flexible Booking
- E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Flexible Booking
E-Voucher to your Inbox
Valid for 18 months
Join us for a fun and engaging Three-hour session where you'll learn and practice a variety of blacksmithing techniques.
- The perfect date day
- Work together or individually to make your very own keepsake
- All vouchers are valid for 18 months
- Available 7 days a week running twice a day
A One-of-a-Kind Blacksmith Experience for Couples
Escape the ordinary and embark on a memorable journey with your partner in our exclusive blacksmithing experience. This unique day out is the perfect way for couples to bond, learn, and create something truly special together. Whether you’re celebrating a new relationship or deepening a long-standing connection, this hands-on experience will leave you with both a beautiful bespoke ironwork piece and cherished memories.
Tailored to You
We believe that every couple is unique, which is why we tailor each blacksmithing day to suit you. From the moment you arrive, our friendly and experienced team will be by your side, offering expert guidance and support. Whether you’re crafting a decorative piece, a functional item, or something entirely personal, you’ll be able to customise your creation with ease. Our instructors will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you both feel confident and engaged, all while adding charm and laughter to the experience.
Craft a Lasting Memory
Throughout the day, you’ll learn traditional blacksmithing techniques and work together to forge a piece of ironwork that symbolises your bond. By the end of the session, you’ll take home a beautiful, one-of-a-kind creation—something that not only reflects the skill you’ve acquired but also the shared memories of your special day.
In a relaxed, welcoming environment, you’ll create much more than just a piece of art; you’ll forge a lasting connection with each other, all while learning a craft that’s been passed down through generations.
The price of this booking covers two people making one unique item of your choice from our three hours display section. (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.
If you’re buying a voucher, the voucher will entitle the recipients to a three-hour session making one unique item of their choice.
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 and help you select which design you would like to make. 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 Selecting what to forge
Forging isn’t as easy as it may look! Our expert team will work with you and your partner to help you decide what to make during the session, by showing you examples of what can be achieved in the time. You’ll be given the flexibility to stamp your own design on your piece, making it totally unique to you both! You can see the list of possible options on our ‘before your visit’ guide!
4 Learn a range of techniques together
- Forging a taper with a good old-fashioned hammer and anvil.
- Drawing out metal to a point, often used in handles, pokers, candle sticks and the Viking knife.
- Rounding, taking square steel and forging the corners in.
- Scrolling, which is a beautiful example of how fine and delicate blacksmithing can be. Rolling the end of a piece of steel, that is usually tapered for a decorative finish. This technique is versatile and is employed on a wide range of items such as the snail, hanging basket bracket and Viking knife!
- Twisting, another decorative technique to give your work flair. This involves heating the steel and twisting it around.
- Texturing, which is used to refine your work and make it really stand out. You will use texturing tools to planish the surface of your work to make it truly unique. This is often used on the candle sticks and boot scraper.
5 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!
