Break the shackles of routine with a hands-on day trip designed to pack a punch. Begin with a three-hour forging session in which the tricks and trade of a blacksmith are unveiled at Oldfield Forge in Hertfordshire. Put on the leather apron provided and learn how to use heat and hammer to create a bottle opener from iron. At the end, take home the handy tool as a souvenir. Enjoy a short break in the woods before heading to nearby Westons Cider. Be treated to a guided tour, learning about the traditional process that goes into their award-winning cider and Perry. Rest assured, there’ll be the opportunity to taste a selection too. Discover the noble art of forging and delight in an idyllic hour or two spent at a cider mill.