A village blacksmith's workshop is a mix of tradition, hard work and craftsmanship. On this experience you step into the forge and watch iron being worked the traditional way, by fire, hammer and anvil.
Inside the forge
- Heat and fire: coal is burned in the forge while air is pumped in with a blower to keep the fire roaring.
- Reading the colour: as the iron heats it turns from black to cherry red, bright orange and finally a glowing yellowish-white. The blacksmith judges the working temperature by these colours alone.
- Hammer and anvil: the glowing iron is placed on the anvil and struck again and again. Knowing exactly where to strike, and how hard, makes all the difference.
- Giving it shape: see how farm tools such as sickles, knives and axes are formed with the hammer-and-anvil technique, and try the traditional tools yourself under the blacksmith's guidance.
Priced per person. Choose the number of people in your group when you book.
Good to know
- Meeting point: Beragala town. The local team meets you there and leads the way; the site is about 25–30 minutes away.
- Group size: up to 10 guests per vehicle. Roads to some locations are too narrow for large coaches.
- Included: all materials for the session.
Getting there
Transport is not included. Travel in your own vehicle to Beragala town, where the local team meets you and guides you to the start. If you are not travelling with a vehicle, one can be arranged on request at an extra cost.
