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Brockwood Forge Helmsley +44 1632 960759

Brockwood Forge · Bondgate, Helmsley

Wrought iron gates, railings and fire bowls from our forge in Helmsley

We forge gates, railings and fire bowls made to measure for your home and garden. We come out to measure, draw a design and give you a fixed price.

Call us: +44 1632 960759 Forge days
  • Free measuring within 20 miles
  • Fixed price after the design
  • We usually forge in 4 to 8 weeks

Blacksmith Joe Brockwood and his apprentice

Commissions

Our commissions

Every commission starts with what you want. Here are six we have worked on.

Tall wrought iron gates between brick and stone piers at the end of a drive

01 · Gates

Driveway gate for a farm near Malton

What you wanted
A driveway gate for a farm near Malton.
What we did
We measured the entrance, drew a design with a fixed price and forged the gate to the size of the drive.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Old scrolled iron railings beside worn stone steps

02 · Repairs

Victorian railings repair in Helmsley

What you wanted
A repair to Victorian railings in Helmsley.
What we did
We repaired the old railings so they keep on serving.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Wrought iron balustrade with scrolls running up stone stairs

03 · Balustrades

Staircase balustrade for a barn conversion

What you wanted
A staircase balustrade for a converted barn.
What we did
We measured the staircase, drew the balustrade and forged it for inside the house.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Iron fire bowl on a paved garden terrace with stone seats

04 · Fire bowls

Fire bowl for a pub garden

What you wanted
A fire bowl for a pub garden.
What we did
We forged a fire bowl made for the garden.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Curtains on a dark curtain pole in front of a sunlit window

05 · Small ironwork

Curtain poles for a country house

What you wanted
Curtain poles for a country house.
What we did
We forged small ironwork for the house, made to last for years.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Shepherd’s hut on wheels in a garden by the trees

06 · Small ironwork

Ironwork for a shepherd’s hut

What you wanted
Ironwork for a shepherd’s hut.
What we did
We forged the ironwork for the hut.
How long it took
Forging usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Iron heating to orange in the forge

Joe Brockwood and his apprentice forge every piece at the forge on Bondgate in Helmsley.

What we make

What we forge, with prices from

  • Garden and driveway gates

    We forge garden gates and double driveway gates to the size of your entrance.

    Garden gate from £650Double driveway gate from £2,400

  • Railings and balustrades

    Outdoor railings and staircase balustrades for inside the house.

    From £180 per metre

  • Fire baskets and fire bowls

    A fire bowl for your garden, terrace or pub.

    From £320

  • Hooks, brackets and curtain poles

    Small ironwork for the house that will last for years.

  • Repairs to old ironwork

    We repair old railings, gates and ironwork so they keep on serving.

We’ll give you the exact price after measuring.

How it works

How a commission works, in four steps

  1. 1

    We come out to measure

    Free within 20 miles of the forge.

  2. 2

    We draw a design

    And we give you a fixed price.

  3. 3

    We forge

    It usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

  4. 4

    We deliver and fit

    We fit across the whole of North Yorkshire.

Call us: +44 1632 960759

Forge days

Forge days for beginners

Try the forge with us. Our courses are for beginners, from 16 with an adult.

Blacksmithing taster day

1 day · £165

You forge a poker and a hook. Lunch is included, maximum 4 people.

Knife forging

2 days · £340

Bring sturdy shoes and cotton clothing.

An anvil on a tree stump in a dark forge

Upcoming dates

  • Sat

    21

    November 2026

    Blacksmithing taster day

    1 day · £165

    Book this date

  • Sat

    5

    December 2026

    Blacksmithing taster day

    1 day · £165

    Book this date

  • Sat–Sun

    16–17

    January 2027

    Knife forging

    2 days · £340

    Book this date

  • Sat

    13

    February 2027

    Blacksmithing taster day

    1 day · £165

    Book this date

Book a date

Book a forge day

Choose a date and we’ll confirm it.

Rather call? +44 1632 960759

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you forge from my photo?

Yes. Send it to us by email.

Do you protect the metal against rust?

Yes. We hot-dip galvanise the metal and paint it, or leave it with a natural patina.

Do you fit far away?

Yes, we fit across the whole of North Yorkshire.

Is the course for beginners?

Yes, you don’t need any experience.

How old do I have to be to join a course?

From 16, with an adult.

Stone barn with a path and dry-stone walls in the Yorkshire countryside

Contact

Contact and finding us

+44 1632 960759

Brockwood Forge
Bondgate, Helmsley YO62

Finding us

The forge is on Bondgate in Helmsley. You can park in our yard.

Helmsley is on the A170. By bus, take the 31X from York or the 177 from Malton.

Please give us a call before you come.

Map of Helmsley with the forge on Bondgate
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Call us to arrange a measuring visit

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