Private blacksmithing experiences for stag and hen dos, corporate team building days, and exclusive venue hire for film, TV and photography. Carmarthen, West Wales.
Phoenix Forge is one of the most distinctive private event venues in Wales — a working master blacksmith's forge where every visit produces something real, memorable and genuinely unlike anything else on the market.
Whether you are planning a celebration, a corporate event or a creative shoot, the forge can be configured and tailored around your group and your brief.
Forget the usual. Bring your group to the forge and spend the day hammering, shaping and finishing real steel. Every person leaves with something they made — a knife, an axe, a tool. A day nobody forgets.
Team building that actually builds something. Working at the forge requires communication, patience and collaboration — and produces a tangible result every time. Popular with agencies, creative studios and professional services teams.
A fully operational forge with all the visual drama you need — fire, sparks, glowing steel, authentic craft tools and scenery. Available for full-day hire, with a working blacksmith on set if required.
All pricing is for exclusive use of the forge for your group. Every participant forges their own piece to take home. All tools, materials and safety equipment included.
We can accommodate groups larger than 10 with advance notice — this falls outside our standard booking dates and requires prior planning. Please get in touch directly to discuss your requirements, availability and a bespoke quote. We will always do our best to make it work.
We handle everything at the forge. All you need to bring is your group and a packed lunch.
"Came as a group of six for a stag do — it was the highlight of the whole weekend. Every single person made a knife, (even Jim and he's hopeless). Very cool weekend!"
— Group Booking · Stag WeekendCall or email with your preferred date, group size and type of experience. We will come back to you within one working day.
Once we have confirmed availability, a deposit secures your date. The balance is due two weeks before your visit.
We prepare the forge, materials and format for your group specifically. No preparation is needed from you beyond telling us your numbers.
Turn up at 9am. Safety brief, then straight into the forge. By end of day, everyone leaves with something extraordinary made by their own hands.
Phoenix Forge is available for exclusive hire as a location for film and television production, commercial photography and documentary work. A fully operational working forge with all the visual drama that implies — fire, anvils, glowing steel, sparks and authentic craft atmosphere.
Exclusive hire of the forge for a full production day. William and the team can operate the forge throughout as working background, or remain off-set — your choice. The space includes the forge building, the yard and surrounding farm setting.
Exclusive hire for commercial, editorial or brand photography. Dramatic craft backdrops, working forge, glowing steel and authentic industrial character. William can work the forge for live action shots or the space can be styled to brief.
A half-day hire slot for independent photographers, portrait photographers and craft-focused shoots. Ideal for dramatic environmental portraits, product photography against a forge backdrop, or craft process documentation.
All hire enquiries are handled directly by William. Please get in touch with your brief, proposed dates and any specific requirements — we aim to respond within one working day.