ArcheryMedieval Archery Session
Sixty or ninety minutes on the range with longbows and recurves: technique, distance work and a scored round.
From, per person€59.90
Next: Tue 29 Sept- Experiences
- Beginner Experiences
- Archery Taster Session
Beginner Experiences
Archery Taster Session
Forty-five minutes on the range: safety briefing, stance and draw, then shooting at 10 and 15 metres.
From, per person€34.90
- Location
- Training ground, 32 Cannons Ln, Ongar CM5 0TG
- Minimum age
- 14+
- Experience level
- Beginner
About this experience
A short introduction to traditional archery with a light draw-weight recurve or longbow. After the range briefing you shoot in relays under supervision, first at 10 metres and then at 15 metres. Most people are landing arrows on the boss within the first quarter of an hour.
Open from age 14 with an adult on the range. For a longer session with technique work see Medieval Archery Session.
What's included
- Bow, arrows, arm guard and finger tab
- Range safety briefing
- Instructor coaching in relays
What to wear and bring
- Close-fitting top (no loose sleeves or scarves)
- Flat shoes
- Hair tied back
Safety
- Shooting only on the instructor's command
- Under-18s need an adult present on the range
- Arrows are retrieved together when the line is clear
Schedule
Tuesday to Sunday.
Meeting point
Meet at the range hut behind the arena.
Cancellation
Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before the session.
Weather
Cancelled and rebooked in high wind or lightning.
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