Why Londoners Escape to Oldfield Forge
Travel
Getting Here: A Seamless Journey From The Capital
The Route: Hop on a direct train line from London Paddington straight into Hereford Train Station.
Journey Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Final Leg: From Hereford Station, we are a straightforward 20-minute local taxi ride into the country. Tip: Pre-book your taxi with our preferred local firms listed in your booking confirmation!
🚗 Travel by Road
The Route: Head out of London via the M40 or M4, connecting seamlessly onto the M50 and A40 straight into Herefordshire.
Journey Time: Approximately 3 hours, depending on London traffic
On-Site: Once you arrive on Garway Hill, enjoy expansive, secure, and 100% free on-site parking right outside the workshop. No congestion charges or parking permits required.
Frequently Asked Questions for London Visitors
Can I travel back to London on the train with my finished knife or tool?
Yes, absolutely. At the end of your course, your hand-forged item is safely cooled, oiled, polished, and securely packaged in protective wrapping. It complies fully with UK transit requirements when kept packaged and stowed safely inside your main travel luggage or car boot for your journey home.
Are your weekend courses timed to suit London travellers?
Yes. Our standard full-day experiences generally begin at 09:30 AM. If you take an early morning train from Paddington, you can arrive in time. However, the vast majority of our London guests prefer to travel down on a Friday evening, stay in one of our recommended local country inns, and arrive fresh for a weekend forge experience.
Do you offer single-day turnarounds or do I need to book a hotel?
You can easily do it in a single day via a return train trip. However, because our forge sits in such a beautiful, peaceful part of the country, we highly recommend making a weekend of it to fully enjoy the rural reset. We can recommend many great places to stay locally!