About

Branscombe Forge is run by Simon Hall AWCB, a third generation blacksmith who started blacksmithing at the age of nine.

In 2014 he received a Certificate of merit and in 2017 a Diploma of merit both awarded by the Worshipful Company Of Blacksmiths. Since 2015 Simon has competed in the National blacksmithing championships winning the following awards,

Reserve National live forging champion 2015,

National Live Forging Champion in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022,2023 and 2024 

National Champion Blacksmith in 2019 and 2022,

Reserve National Champion Blacksmith 2023

Branscombe forge was recreated at the 2021 Chelsea Flower Show,picking up a "Silver award" and "Best artisan garden"

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Working alongside Simon is his father Gary Hall who trained in the craft of blacksmithing at Salisbury college in the early 90's. During his training he also received a Certificate of merit and a Journeyman certificate from the Worshipful Company Of Blacksmiths.