Cotswold Archery was founded in 2012 and has a dedicated archery range set in an area of outstanding beauty in the Cotswolds.

  We are members of the Grand National Archery Society and an Archery Activity Partner with Archer GB, and for those wishing to try the Olympic sport of archery, they can book a One-hour, 90 minute or a full Two-hour archery experience with Cotswold Archery's  professional archer/s.

The One-hour archery experience, suitable for archers aged 8 years old and above.

Archers aged 12 years old and above will be using the Three piece Wooden re-curve bow with a draw weight of 18lb, shooting 6 arrow each time at targets set at 18 meters.

 Junior archers aged 8 to 11 years old will use the Junior Three piece wooden re-curve bow, d w of 12lb, shooting 6 arrows each time at targets set at 10 meters, moving  further back as they progress.

Archers with limited upper body strength can use the Junior wooden re-recurve bow and shoot at the adult or junior targets.

The 90 minute archery experience, suitable for archers aged 8 years old and above.

Archers aged 12 years old and above will start on the Three piece Wooden re-curve bow for approx. 40 minutes, then there will be a chance to shoot 6 arrows using the Three piece metal-handled Olympic re-curve bow d w 26lb (the starting bow for many archers), and the Syrian Horse bow d w 30lb.

Junior archers aged 8 to 11 years old, will use the Junior wooden re-curve bow, the adult wooden re-curve bow and the Syrian Horse bow, shooting at target set at 10 meters, moving further back as they progress.

Archers with limited upper body strength, can use the Junior Three piece wooden re-curve bow, d w of 12lb or the Three piece adult wooden re-curve bow, d w 18lb and the Syrian Horse bow, d w 30lb, shooting at the junior or adult targets.

The Two hour archery experience, is NOT suitable for Children aged 8 to 11 years old.

Archers will use  the Three piece wooden re-curve bow, for approximately 50 minutes and have a chance to shoot 6 arrows using the Three piece metal re-curve bow, 26lb d w, the Syrian Horse bow, d w 30lb,The American flat bow (the equivalent to the long bow) d w 35lb and the mighty Mongolian bow  d w 40lb.

 Those with limited upper body strength may find the Syrian Horse bow, American flat bow and the Mongolian bow to powerful to try, these archers can stay on the wooden re-curve bow for the duration of the two hours as an alternative.

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Cotswold Archery reserve the right to change the bow types used in the 90 minute and Two hour archery experiences (other bow types, the Compound bow d w 30lb, the Hungarian bow d w 35lb and the English long bow d w 40lb).

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 Booking details: from March to September, first archery experience start time at 10.30 am, latest  booking time 14.00pm.

From October to February 10.30 am only (other booking times maybe  available)

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Archers can book to participate in a public group archery experience of up 12 archers, or book a private one to one, family or group archery experiences.

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Established archers can hire one of our six targets at our dedicated 18 meter range, from 10.30 am to 14.00 pm to practice and hone their skills / technique as an alternative venue and outside their normal archery club meeting day or for just an extra shooting session. Archery coaching, equipment check can also be arranged to help them improve and find their perfect shot, the archer can also try out other bow styles at the unique venue.

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For more information, availability and prices please use contact point below.

Please note that all booking dates and times are subject to availability and will be confirmed by email.