Carmarthen · West Wales · Phoenix Forge

Steel. Stone.
Wild Wales.

Forge your own blade in a real working smithy. Sleep in wild country. Eat brilliantly. Explore Pembrokeshire, the Brecon Beacons and the most dramatic coastline in Britain.

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3Days at the forge
1Blade forged by your hands
20+Years of craft behind you
∞Miles of wild Welsh coast
The Forge · Phoenix Forge · Carmarthen

A Real Blacksmith's Workshop

Mile End Farm, Trevaughan — a working forge where William Holland FWCB has been shaping steel for over two decades. Not a tourist attraction. The real thing.

Forging at Phoenix Forge
The Forge · Mile End Farm · Carmarthen
In the Fire

Three Days of Real Craft

Your first morning begins with a safety briefing and your first feel of the hammer. By lunchtime you will have drawn out your first piece of hot steel. By the end of three days, something extraordinary that didn't exist before will be in your hands.

William teaches personally — patient, precise, and deeply knowledgeable. Small groups only. This is proper one-to-one craft instruction in a genuine working forge with 20 years of experience behind every session.

  • Three full days of personal forge instruction
  • All tools, safety equipment and steel included
  • Maximum 4 students per session
  • Tea, coffee and refreshments all day
Finished blade from Phoenix Forge
Made by your hands. Keep it forever.
The Result

Something Made
by Your Own Hands

You leave with a fully finished blade — knife, axe or short sword — made yourself from raw bar stock. Heat treated, ground, handled and ready to use. Not a souvenir. A tool built to last a lifetime.

This is what separates the Wild Wales Experience from every other short break in Britain. You arrive as a visitor. You leave as someone who has made something real with fire and steel.

  • Finished blade to take home same day
  • Choice of knife, axe or sword
  • Ongoing support and advice from William
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The Full Experience

Forge. Landscape. Food. Stay.

Three days combining ancient craft with extraordinary Welsh landscape, outstanding food and proper hospitality. Every element chosen and recommended by William and the Phoenix Forge team.

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The Forge

Three days of blacksmithing at Phoenix Forge. You forge a blade of your choice under William's personal guidance. All materials and tools included.

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The Landscape

Evenings and mornings free in the most dramatic scenery in Wales. Pembrokeshire coast, the Brecon Beacons, Brechfa Forest — all within easy reach.

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The Stay

Handpicked accommodation in the Carmarthen area — country pubs with rooms, boutique guesthouses and proper Welsh B&Bs that set you up for the anvil.

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The Food

Wales produces exceptional food — lamb, beef, Pembrokeshire seafood, local cheeses. We point you to the places that do it justice. Proper meals at the end of a proper day.

From £499 Per person · 3 days · All forge materials included · No experience needed View Availability & Book
West Wales

The Wildest Corner
of Britain

The forge sits at the heart of a landscape that has no equal in southern Britain. Within an hour in any direction you can stand on sea cliffs, summit ancient mountains, or walk in forests older than the Norman conquest.

Wild Wales Landscape
Brecon Beacons National Park · 45 min
Pembrokeshire Coast
Pembrokeshire Coast · 40 min
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Brechfa Forest · 20 min
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Tenby · 50 min
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle · 50 min
Stay & Eat

Sleep Well.
Eat Brilliantly.

The area around Carmarthen has excellent places to stay and eat — from traditional Welsh inns to contemporary guesthouses. We point you to the best of them.

Where to Stay

Country Inns & Guesthouses

The Boar's Head at Llangadog, The Falcon Hotel in Carmarthen and several excellent farmhouse B&Bs all sit within easy reach of the forge. Comfortable, characterful and very Welsh.

From £80 per night · Breakfast included at most properties
Where to Eat

Real Welsh Food

Welsh lamb, Pembrokeshire crab, local cheeses and some of the best pub food in Britain. We steer you away from tourist traps and towards the places locals actually eat.

Local pub suppers to proper restaurant dining
Getting Here

Carmarthen & Beyond

Carmarthen is 3.5 hours from London by train, 2 hours from Bristol and 4 hours from Manchester. The forge is a 10-minute drive from Carmarthen town with easy on-site parking.

Mile End Farm · Trevaughan · Carmarthen SA31 3QL
When to Come

Year Round

The forge runs year round. Winter brings dramatic skies and empty landscapes. Summer means long evenings on Pembrokeshire cliff paths. There is no wrong season for Wild Wales.

Weekends & selected weekdays · Book well in advance
An absolutely unforgettable few days. The forge, the landscape, the food — everything came together. I came home with a knife I made myself and the feeling that I'd actually done something real for the first time in years.
— Wild Wales Guest · Knife Making Experience · Carmarthen
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Three Days You Won't Forget

Booking is handled directly through Phoenix Forge. Click the button to view available dates and complete your reservation. A deposit secures your place — balance due two weeks before your visit.

The Wild Wales Experience runs on selected weekends throughout the year. Spaces are strictly limited — William works with small groups only so every participant gets proper personal instruction.

  • Three full days of personal forge instruction
  • All tools, steel and safety equipment included
  • Finished blade to take home — knife, axe or sword
  • Landscape, accommodation and dining recommendations
  • No experience needed — complete beginners welcome
  • Virgin Experience Days & Buyagift vouchers accepted

Questions? Call 01267 234 603 or email info@phoenixforge.co.uk

From £499 Per person · 3 days · All materials included
Duration3 Days
Forge sessionsFull days
Group sizeMax 4
Skill levelAll levels
LocationCarmarthen SA31
You makeKnife, Axe or Sword
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