“Life'sa forge!” Lloyd Alexander
Why we love it
Based in a 400 year old barn, gain insight into the world of blacksmithing with medieval weapon aficionados, Now Strike Archery. Follow in the footsteps of your ancestors, as you learn to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls. Put your newly acquired skills to the test and create a 'one handed bottle opener'.
What's Included?
- Gain a 3 hour introduction into general blacksmithing skills with Now Strike Archery
- Learn how to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls
- Use your skills to create a 'one handed bottle opener'
Description
Now Strike Archery have a passion and dedication for truly authentic medieval weaponry and supporting crafts. Gain an introduction into general blacksmithing skills, and come to understand the strong English warfare traditions.
During the session learn how to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls. From there, you will put your hammer skills to the test, as you create your own bottle opener.
This experience gives you the opportunity to connect to your personal history and the cutting edge technologies of our past. This is your chance to keep an endangered traditional craft and skill alive - and perhaps pass it on to your younger generations.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- on selected days throughout the year.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
What's Included?
- Gain a 3 hour introduction into general blacksmithing skills with Now Strike Archery
- Learn how to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls
- Use your skills to create a 'one handed bottle opener'
Why we love it
Based in a 400 year old barn, gain insight into the world of blacksmithing with medieval weapon aficionados, Now Strike Archery. Follow in the footsteps of your ancestors, as you learn to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls. Put your newly acquired skills to the test and create a 'one handed bottle opener'. Read full description
Description
Now Strike Archery have a passion and dedication for truly authentic medieval weaponry and supporting crafts. Gain an introduction into general blacksmithing skills, and come to understand the strong English warfare traditions.
During the session learn how to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls. From there, you will put your hammer skills to the test, as you create your own bottle opener.
This experience gives you the opportunity to connect to your personal history and the cutting edge technologies of our past. This is your chance to keep an endangered traditional craft and skill alive - and perhaps pass it on to your younger generations.
×Description
Now Strike Archery have a passion and dedication for truly authentic medieval weaponry and supporting crafts. Gain an introduction into general blacksmithing skills, and come to understand the strong English warfare traditions.
During the session learn how to manage the fire, draw down a point and make basic scrolls. From there, you will put your hammer skills to the test, as you create your own bottle opener.
This experience gives you the opportunity to connect to your personal history and the cutting edge technologies of our past. This is your chance to keep an endangered traditional craft and skill alive - and perhaps pass it on to your younger generations.
Opening Times
This experience is available on selected days throughout the year.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- on selected days throughout the year.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
