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Here's What It's Like Shadowing a Blacksmith at Ashford Castle in Ireland—and How to Book the Experience Yourself
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Ashford Castle in Ireland has introduced a hands-on blacksmithing experience for guests at its historic estate. This program allows travelers to shadow a professional blacksmith and learn traditional metalworking techniques on the former Guinness property.
- 01Ashford Castle offers private blacksmithing workshops on its historic grounds
- 02Guests receive direct instruction in traditional metalworking from a professional blacksmith
- 03The experience is hosted at a premier luxury castle hotel in Ireland
- 04Booking details are available through the property's specialized guest experience department
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Writer Sarah Wood González visited the Guinness family’s former Irish estate—now one of Ireland's most iconic castle hotels—to try her hand at blacksmithing.