We are a full service blacksmith shop with over 50 years of combined experience specializing in custom Gates, Railings, fences and more.

Stokes Blacksmiths USA Founded in 1981

Located in Keswick, Virginia, we serve all of Virginia including the Central VA areas of Richmond, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Petersburg, Culpepper and Madison.

Williamsburg/Virginia Beach areas

Northern Va including Alexandria, Fredericksburg, and Fairfax.

Washington DC and surrounding areas.

Also serving North Carolina areas of Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Durham

Commission a project

Stokes Blacksmiths USA specializes in many various types of hand-forged iron pieces. Entry Gates, driveway gates, ranch gates, horse farm gates, decorative indoor and outdoor stair railings, pool and garden fencing, furniture, weathervanes, farm signs, and home décor made from various materials such as steel, brass, and copper are just a few of the pieces we offer.

Bring us your visions or your architect’s drawings and blueprints and let our experienced team work hard to design and build your project to fit your vision, whether it is a simple hook to hang a wreath in your home to an intricate entry gate that makes a statement about your property. Contact us to get started on your custom project!

Image of smith at work by Raul Barrios

Hand-Made Goods & Products

Stokes Blacksmiths USA offers many ready-to-purchase products from hand-wrought jewelry to one-off items. Check back often to see what’s new, and follow us on Instagram @stokesofenglandusa.

Tour & More


Stokes Blacksmiths USA operates a showroom and gallery upstairs in our historic forge building at 4085 Keswick Rd in Keswick Va. where our hand-forged furniture, lighting, hardware, traditionally-made wooden doors with iron strap hinges, hand-forged locks, and more can be viewed and purchased. We also have many examples, drawings and photos of Railings, Gates, and Fencing projects.

You can also place custom orders at the gallery, make an appointment to tour the forge, and watch the blacksmiths at work.