Blacksmiths Ahoy! Live Pirate Forge at Bamburgh Castle
August Bank Holiday Weekend – 23rd to 25th to witness Live blacksmith work by award winner Alex Sowden.
Join award-winning artist blacksmith Alex Sowden of Hammer and Hound Forge — as seen on BBC1’s Make It to Market and Sky Arts’ The Prince’s Master Crafters — for a swashbuckling weekend of Live blacksmith work at Bamburgh Castle!
For three days only, Alex and his crew of skilled smiths will be firing up their forge and hammering out a storm of ironwork inspired by the Age of Sail. Expect to see chains, hooks, nails, boathooks, harpoons and more. All forged before your eyes using traditional techniques as part of this Live blacksmith spectacle.
Don’t be surprised to find our blacksmiths fully kitted out in pirate attire. We’re proud to be part of Bamburgh Castle’s pirate-themed treasure trail! As the forge fires roar and hammers ring out, we’ll be bringing the sights, sounds, and sparks of a working blacksmith’s forge to life — with a bold seafaring twist.
Experience blacksmithing up close in a legendary coastal UK castle—perfect for all ages.
Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel this event due to bad weather/unforseen circumstances
Included in admissions ticket.
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