Blacksmithing Workshops - Medieval Key Making
Sunday, 23 November 2025
10:30 to 15:00
Sunday, 25 January 2026
10:30 to 15:00
Sunday, 22 February 2026
10:30 to 16:00
Type: Education
Booking Required: No
Join Alistair Butcher from ABforgeworks, a blacksmith based in Corfe Castle village, forging historical and archaeological items based on the area’s local history. Get hands on and learn how to forge your own Anglo Saxon / early medieval keys linked to Corfe Castle using traditional methods of blacksmithing to recreate ancient history. Make an early medieval key to a design based on archaeological finds and depictions of keys dating from roughly 800-1100 AD. Learn about the history and production of keys from the Middle Ages to the 1600s. Sessions are 1 on 1 lasting for an hour. £60 per person including access to the castle for the whole day of the workshop.
Price: £60.00
Booking details: Call 03442491895
Suitability: Not suitable for children
Meeting point: These workshops will take place in the Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle, please arrive 15 minutes before your booked session at the castle Ticket Office.
What to bring and wear: Please wear clothing you don't mind getting mucky, closed toed shoes essential. Please also dress for the weather as these sessions will be taking place outdoors.
Accessibility: Access to the Outer Bailey is step free. These sessions will involve physical elements, due to the nature of blacksmithing. To discuss any access requirements please email corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk to discuss before booking.
Contact
Outer Bailey of Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle
BH20 5EZ
01929 450500
corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/5786eb7d-bb81-40bc-a5b0-ee158208056a
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