Forge Four Blacksmithing
Johnny James, Managing Editor
Forge Four is based at the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, a working museum, in Sheffield. David Southgate is the resident Artist Blacksmith.
What's on near Forge Four Blacksmithing
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Midnight Marauders at Showroom Cinema
Showroom Cinema present Midnight Marauders, a series of late night screenings of films meant to be seen after the sun goes down.
from £5.00
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The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee at Weston Park Museum
Dive into 70s nostalgia with one of Sheffield’s best loved artists, Pete McKee and his colourful paintings, prints and sculptures.
free entry
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Tony Wade: Keepers of Time at YSP
The majesty of trees is celebrated in ‘Tony Wade: Keepers of Time’ a new show of beautiful digital drawings at the YSP Centre.
from £0.00
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Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
YSP presents a new site-specific installation by Laura Ellen Bacon – a vast, immersive sculpture handmade using willow.
from £0.00
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Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
See ‘Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue’, an exhibition of monumental ceramic vessels in blue and white.
free entry
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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures at the Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.
from £0.00
That Night In Manchester
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House 10 Year Anniversary
Throughout 2025, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is celebrating its tenth anniversary, having first opened to the public a decade ago.
from £0.00Where to go near Forge Four Blacksmithing
Sheffield
Bishops’ House, Sheffield
Full of original Tudor and Jacobean character, Bishops’ House in Sheffield offers a unique window into domestic life in 16th and 17th century England.
Sheffield
The Greystones
The flagship outlet of Thornbridge Brewery, The Greystones is a spacious, traditional, half-timbered community pub and music venue.
Sheffield
Dumpling City
Sheffield’s Dumpling City has one of the best all-vegan menus in the North.
Sheffield
Kenwood Hall Hotel
Set in stunning landscaped grounds, historic Kenwood Hall is only 5 mins from Sheffield city centre. Parts of the hotel date back to 1825 and now as a hotel, it provides a venue with great charm and historic character.
Sheffield
Rhyme & Reason
Independent bookshop based in Sheffield, specialising in children’s books, but also stocking a wide range of adult fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Official booksellers for the Off the Shelf literature festival in October/November and host of live lit events.
London Road & the Antiques Quarter
Forge Bakehouse
Forge Bakehouse has an airy ground floor bakery and a cosy licensed cafe and terrace upstairs, offering all-day brunch, coffee and cocktails.
Endcliffe Park
Just off the Hunter’s Bar roundabout close to Eccleshall Road, Endcliffe Park is a surprisingly peaceful haven close to Sheffield city centre.
Sheffield
Pom Kitchen
This colourful plant based kitchen is not merely the vegan mecca of Sheffield, but a vibrant work of art, never compromising on taste.
Sheffield
Brocco on the Park
A Sheffield boutique hotel and neighbourhood kitchen restaurant close to the city’s cultural attractions and green spaces, situated overlooking Endcliffe Park.
Pollards Sheffield
Specialist retailer in Sheffield stocking a wide selection of coffee beans and teas – plus all the equipment needed to perfect your brew.
London Road & the Antiques Quarter
Lantern Theatre Sheffield
An intimate 84-seater performance space, the Lantern Theatre is the oldest theatre in Sheffield. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm.
Sheffield District Guides
Culture Guides
Cinema in the North
Live scores, midnight movies and the latest from Wes Anderson are just some of our upcoming film highlights.
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Literature Events in the North
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.
Family things to do in the North
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Food and Drink in the North
Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.