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Here's our favourite 10 reasons why we think everyone should have a go at archery. It’s a sport that can last a lifetime. Whether you want to shoot just for fun or for serious competition there’s something in Archery for everyone. It encourages focus and is brilliant for clearing your mind. No matter what type of day you’ve had once you start shooting it’s just you and the target. It’s a sport for all. Archery is one of the most inclusive sports on the planet. No matter what ability, age, race, religion, disability or background archery can be a great leveller. It’s never...

People often find their way into archery via different ways. It could be seeing the sport for the first time at the Olympics or they experience a Longbow outdoor event and become immersed in this great sport. However, many people who enjoy the experience, either through watching archery on TV or being involved in an event can sometimes find it hard to make that first step into trying out archery to see if it’s for them. Many archery clubs have waiting lists for archery and introduction courses, which can put many people off and find that they move onto something...

We're please to see the arrival of our new mobile Longbow Events van! Brand new and shiny, all ready to attend events near you. For a full list of our mobile events head over to our website. A new feature to check out is the Hoverball. You can hire Hoverball and an instructor from us. Our Hoverball Shooting Range can be set up safely inside or outside and only requires 12m x 4m of space. This safe, innovative inflatable hoverball target range opens up the opportunity for anybody of any age from 7-70 to try archery virtually anywhere using the...

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to shoot that most famous of traditional medieval weapons… The English Longbow? With Longbow Events you can enjoy this experience and be taught how to load, draw and shoot by our fully qualified archers in this all weather activity. Unleash the power of the medieval weapon at your chosen location and enjoy lots of games and competitions to test your new skills. We’ll have you hitting the targets in no time!

People often find their way in to archery via different ways. It could be seeing the sport for the first time at the olympics or they experience a longbow outdoor event and become immersed in this great sport. However, many people who enjoy the experience, either through watching archery on TV or being involved in an event can sometimes find it hard to make that first step into trying out archery to see if it’s for them. Many archery clubs have waiting lists for archery and introduction courses, which can put many people off and find that they move onto...