The summer holidays are here!

We have got an action packed six weeks planned for all our guests this summer. Check out our programme of FREE activities and come and get involved during your stay.

May Half Term Free Activities

Check out our FREE programme of bushcraft activities running from the 28th May to 6th June, 2021

Why we swim

Posted: 17.05.21 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Environment| Digital Detox

Meet Emma and Sheena. Passionate about wild swimming, good food and getting back to nature. And your hosts for our Wild Swim Weekend at The Forge.

Canoeing, campfires and cosy nights

Posted: 10.05.21 | Wild Bushcraft| Activities| Health and wellbeing| Children

Do I need my own kit? Can I bring the whole family? Will I get cold? Check out our quick Q&A to give you everything you need to know about our Family Canoe and Bushcraft Weekend which we will be hosting at The Forge from 4^th – 6^th June.

Come and join our team!

Posted: 19.01.21 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Environment| Self-sufficiency

We are looking for a Seasonal Operations Manager and a Seasonal Housekeeper to join our team this summer. If you are passionate about the great outdoors, love working with people and care deeply about living more sustainably then get in touch!

Our online shop is now open!

Posted: 04.12.20 | Wild Bushcraft| Activities| Health and wellbeing| Children

Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves outdoor adventures? Our online shop might have just the thing for you...

Keeping everyone safe and well at The Forge

Posted: 27.06.20 | Wild Bushcraft| Activities| Health and wellbeing

Find out all about the measures we are taking to keep us all safe and well during your stay at The Forge during the summer of 2020.

How to grow your own veg

Posted: 01.05.20 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Children| Self-sufficiency

If life in lockdown has inspired you to start growing your own food but you have no clue where to start then this guide might give you a few pointers to get you up and running.

The Forge Guide to an Eco Christmas

Are you trying to be a bit more eco-conscious this Christmas? Then check out our guide for some quick and easy tips on minimising your impact on the planet this yuletide...

Wild Swimming in North Wales

Posted: 31.08.19 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Environment| Digital Detox

Have you ever wondered what wild swimming is all about? Are you keen to try it but not sure where to start? This week our friends, Meg and Laura, at Wild Swim Snowdonia are here to tell us all about it!

Amazing activity adventures in North Wales

Posted: 28.06.19 | Activities| Local events

Are you looking for thrills and spills this summer? Forget New Zealand, North Wales has it all!

Five Car Free Days Out From The Forge

Posted: 08.06.19 | Activities| Local events| History

Leave the car behind with these fantastic local days out

Five Great Days Out This Half Term

Posted: 19.05.19 | Activities| Local events| History| Children

Lakes, mountains, castles, trains and ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream! Here are five suggested itineraries for days out, all within half an hours' drive of The Forge.

Ten Top Tips for First Time Foragers

Are you curious about eating wild food but not sure where to start? Read on for our top tips for first time foragers.

20 reasons to LOVE February

We are nearly there, folks! We survived seemingly never-ending January and we’re now into the tail end of winter (we hope!). We love February at The Forge – the shortest and in many ways the sweetest month. Here are just a few reasons why…

Our Best Winter Days Out

Posted: 02.02.19 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Children

The weather may have turned cold but that’s no excuse to stay inside!

The Dog Blog

Posted: 27.01.19 | Activities| Health and wellbeing| Digital Detox

Bringing your dog on a glamping holiday can have unexpected benefits…

Your pre-glamping holiday checklist

Posted: 23.10.18 | Activities| Romantic retreats

Is this your first time glamping? Not quite sure what to bring and what you can leave behind? Check out this handy checklist to make the packing so much easier (and save you some space in the car!).

Glamping vs Camping

Posted: 09.10.18 | Wild Bushcraft| Activities| Health and wellbeing| Romantic retreats

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between glamping and camping?

Let it rain

Posted: 26.08.18 | Activities| Local events| History| Children

The summer may nearly be over and the heatwave all but a distant memory but there’s still plenty to do during a trip to The Forge, even on a wet day. Here’s our Top Ten guide of things to do and places to visit when the sun may not be shining...

A Walk on the Wild Side

Posted: 18.08.18 | Activities| Local events| History

With the Corwen Walking Festival just around the corner, we wanted to share our favourite walks with you. And let you in on a little secret about how we choose the names for our accommodation....