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Blacksmith experience day for 2

Blacksmith Experience Day in Chichester

1 Location
5 (15 reviews)
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The Highlights

  • Fire up the forge and craft your own iron masterpiece to take home with you
  • Learn age-old skills from Arundel Castle’s expert blacksmith
  • Set in a stunning countryside workshop in West Sussex
  • All tools, materials and endless brews included
  • Available for up to 2 people
  • Exchangeable Experience Gift
5 (15 reviews)

1 Location

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  • Chichester

The Experience

Step into the fire and forge something unforgettable with this blacksmith experience that lets you try your hand at one of the oldest trades in history.

For centuries, the blacksmith forge was at the heart of every village—shaping tools, crafting weapons, and building the bones of civilisation. Now, it’s your turn. Guided every step of the way, you’ll learn traditional skills in a real working forge, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of a time gone by.

From heating metal until it glows red-hot to striking the perfect blow with a hammer, this is a fully immersive day that takes you off-grid and into a world of fire and craftsmanship. You’ll walk away with your own hand-forged creation—made by you, with tools and techniques passed down through generations.

Whether you go solo or share the forge with a friend, this one-to-one (or two) blacksmithing session is completely tailored, making it a truly personal adventure. It’s ideal for anyone who loves a hands-on challenge, a bit of history, or simply wants to do something different.

Perfect for gifts for couples who have everything, unique gifts for him, or anyone who’d rather swap screen time for sparks and steel. No experience needed—just a willingness to get stuck in and try something truly unique.

Important Information

  • As this is a popular experience, we recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your booking time.
  • Please bring a packed lunch with you.

Available on selected dates throughout the year.

Duration: 5 hours

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

  • Any individual under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.

Great Reviews

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  • I had always wanted to be a blacksmith as a kid at school, but it never happened. My daughter remembered this and for my birthday bought me an experience day with Daniel. I loved every minute of the day and Daniel is a delight to have has a teacher. I asked him if I could be his apprentice but there are no vacancies! My best experience day ever.

    Mike 04 Nov 2026

  • Dan had us working on our projects straight away. He provided his expert guidance breaking each project down into bite-sized sections. He was patient and easygoing. The day was thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Dan!

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    Ruth 28 Oct 2026

  • Had an absolute amazing day. I can't thank Daniel enough. He was so good. So knowledgeable and explained everything so well. Taught me alot and gave me so much praise and encouragement.

    Got to spend the day alone and got really stuck into the basics and making things. First half we done hooks and arrowheads. Learnt all the techniques to craft and mold into whatever you want. It was epic. Second half after a small snack and refreshment he gave me a choice of what I wanted to make so I choose a coat hook with multiple hooks. It came out so well I was over the moon. The best part I got to take home what I made which was the icing on the cake.

    I just want to thank Daniel again as it was because of him I got to expirence this.

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    Tony 24 Oct 2026

  • I bought this as a 21st birthday gift for my son and took his best mate too. Dan was totally brilliant and its such a complete hands on day. The boys loved forging and hammering and making real stuff.

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    Liza 13 Oct 2026

  • Fantastic day with Dan learning some traditional techniques and making some items to take home. Dan is hugely talented and his knowledge of history and his trade were superb. Would highly recommend fantastic experience

    Kelly 23 Sept 2026

  • Dan was a great teacher and very knowledgeable, particularly in his specialty which is 'historical' blacksmithing. So in the morning I learnt the basic techniques by making a hook (now in my under-stairs cupboard for coats) and an arrow-head. Then in the afternoon I chose to make a bracket to hang a flower basket or bird feeder, and that worked out really well - an impressive bit of ironmongery which would impress anyone. Many thanks Dan for a great day.

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    Mark 11 Aug 2026

  • I was given two places on this blacksmith experience day for my birthday after going on about school days metalwork lessons and my blacksmithing retirement dream.
    I really didn't know what to expect and had visions of a "health & safety gone mad" & "look but don't touch" experience. How wrong I was!
    I arrived with my son Sam, and within 30 minutes we were both dressed in our leather aprons and bashing away on two anvils making something resembling arrow heads.
    Dan's passion is producing weapons, armour and tools for (I hope I remember this right) 16th century re-enactment at the nearby Arundel Castle and further afield.
    After getting started with the arrow head we moved on to making a hook, which demonstrated four basic disciplines of smithing.
    After a picnic lunch we were given guided free reign for a final project. I chose to make a centre punch as it would be a useful tool for Sam to use.
    Starting out as a piece of a car coil spring, it was soon straightened and shaped then hardened by oil quenching.
    In return Sam produced a fine example of a fire poker using various techniques including forge welding.
    Dan came across as a excellent teacher, guiding us through the various processes with clear demonstrations and great patient coaching when things weren't going quite right.
    All in all we had a brilliant day, learned a lot (but have vastly more to learn) and came away with some lovely souvenirs.
    I would highly recommend a day with Dan to anyone with any interest in the art of blacksmithing.

    Barry 14 Jul 2026

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