Bearded Pig Forge

Blacksmith forging metal with sparks flying in a workshop.

Run by blacksmith Spike Martin, the forge is located in the Old Builders Yard at Quex Park in Birchington. What began as a personal fascination with the craft has grown into a full-time passion and a workshop where both handcrafted pieces and immersive blacksmithing experiences are created. Spike’s journey into the craft started with training […]

Pottery in the Yard

Woman holding a clay pot in a pottery studio at Quex Park.

Set within the Old Builders Yard at Quex Park, the studio has been thoughtfully created by ceramicist Violet Shaw. The space itself began life as an old barn which has been lovingly renovated to create a calm and welcoming pottery studio surrounded by beautiful mature trees. The result is a nurturing and peaceful environment where […]