A very impressive set up, showcasing many features related to the working of metal . What a fantastic sculpture of a spoon gorilla, showing how modern talents can sit beside more traditional iron and steel products from the past. Well worth a visit.
Worth a trip just to see the fantastic wildlife creations patrolling the lawns but there's plenty more to see and do. As well as making every conceivable item out of metal there is a big involvement with the local community and charitable schemes like the 'knife angel' which is a reflection of the enthusiasm of the owner and all the staff. It's certainly not what you expect to find in the middle of the country but very much worth visiting.
Amazing metal workings, unable to walk around the outdoor exhibits.Followed parking signs and were told off for entering unauthorised area despite no indication of this being the case.
A fantastic place to visit, amazing craftsmanship and so much to look at. The designs are awesome and just about any animal you can think of is on display. The detail and work that goes into each construction is quite remarkable. There are also displays from the Blacksmith - a craft you don't often see these days. The onsite craft shop is also worth a visit with lots of unusual and well made items for sale, all at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit for the whole family and a great day out!
Travelling up the drive was like being on safari - adults were just as excited spotting the animals as the children!! So many things to see: amazing metal sculptures, the blacksmith at work ( she made hooks out of nails for the children to take home - very interesting to watch and listen), falconry display (great addition on Saturdays), silversmith, pretty little coffee area (very tasty cakes!) and an excellent shop. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.Have passed on the A5 numerous times thinking we should go and have a look - wish we'd gone sooner! Had a lovely afternoon - we'll be back soon! Many thanks
The approach through a metal wildlife park is mind blowing, the range of product for sale when you get inside the "shop" is massive. The staff were helpful and knew their products well. Look at their web catalogue for an idea of what is available but be prepared to poke around, there are many one-offs to tempt the eye.
After seeing the advert for valentines day chocolate special, I booked the experience. When we arrived we were greeted by a helpful and friendly member of staff. After our chocolate experience the owner happily talked about and showed us the progress on the latest project 'knife angel' which will be a monument to victims of knife crimes. There are wonderful iron work animals sculptures displayed throughout the grounds. We will be going back for another visit and are recommending this to everybody we know.
Have just returned from a wonderful blacksmith experience - Annie guided our son James how to make a poker and a set of hooks to hang it on. The whole afternoon was brilliant value and great fun. Completely hands on, very professional and fun. And we have lovely mementos of the day. In addition to this, the centre is well worth a visit. Cannot recommend it highly enough :-)
This place was a very interesting place if you want to see iron work. The blacksmith's demonstration was very good. Good for children too.
Myself and my family have just returned from a fantastic morning at the British Ironwork Centre. We are so lucky to have this fantastic experience on our doorstep. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. The magnificently sculptured safari adventure is amazing! This is a great experience not to be missed!