Cranborne Forge

Cranborne Forge is a working blacksmith’s forge offering visitors the chance to witness traditional metalworking skills in action. Located near Verwood on Deer Park Farm, the forge continues centuries-old craftsmanship techniques, creating decorative ironwork, gates, railings, and bespoke metalwork pieces. Visitors can watch blacksmiths heating iron in coal fires and shaping metal on anvils using time-honored methods passed down through generations. The forge often hosts demonstrations and workshops where participants can try their hand at basic blacksmithing under expert guidance. This authentic rural craft experience showcases skills that shaped rural life for millennia. Perfect for those interested in traditional crafts, metalworking arts, and hands-on heritage experiences in Dorset’s countryside.