Airgun / Archery Range FAQ's
1. Do you need to be a member?
No membership is required at our centre, come as little or often as you like and just pay as you go.
2. Can I bring a friend?
Only on the 80, 90 and pistol ranges, we allow 1 other person to share your lane (only 1 gun).The second person will need to pay £10 Induction fee (for first-time visit) and £3 for sharing the range (per visit)
3. Can I bring more than 1 person to share my rifle or pistol lane?
We only allow 2 people to 1 lane per session this is to stop overcrowding. You can pay for more lanes if you want.
4. Can I bring more than 1 gun?
Yes, however, we ask that only 1 gun be out of its slip at any one time due to space and safety.
5. Can I pay card on the day?
No, to keep costs down we ask for cash on the day. Our service for payment machines in the woodland is also not the best.
6. Is there a minimum age?
No, however, we stress that this is a shooting ground and not a playground. Everyone must sign to say they understand and agree to the rules.
7. Can I use a FAC air rifle?
No, sub 12ft Ib rifles and sub 6ft Ib pistols only.
8. Can I use my home defence air rifle/air pistol/paintball marker?
No.
9. Can I use my airsoft rifle at your range?
Yes, we do prefer biodegradable BBs and they must be 6mm or less.
10. Do I need to pre book?
Yes, You can do so here. Time is precious and fuel is expensive. Sometimes the lanes are full so you do not want a wasted journey.
11. Can I bring snacks and drinks?
Absolutely, however, you must take all litter away with you.
12. Do you have snacks and drinks on site?
We have a small selection of snacks and cold drinks. Hot drinks are also available on weekends (cash only)
13. Do I need insurance?
We do advise you to have air rifle or archery insurance however it is not mandatory at our range.
14. Can I bring my dog?
No.
15. Do you fill buddy bottles on the gun?
No.
16. Do you fill air tanks?
Yes, however they must be in test. It will take 24 hours to refill the bottle. £5 for under 3 litres, £6 for 4-6 litres, £7.50 for 6.5-7 litres, £10 for 8+ litres. (additional £2 if you have not watched our induction video)
17. Do you have any supplies for me to buy?
We have a small range of pellets, paper targets and CO2 available.
18. Do you have a car park?
We do indeed have a free car park, just a short walk from the ranges.
19. Do you have toilets?
We do indeed.
20. Is it undercover?
Yes, the seated shooting area is undercover, apart from the HFT.
21. Do I need to pay if I dont show?
We require at least 24 hours notice, if you cancel past this time then you will need to pay for your reserved space and you will need to pay upon your next visit.
22. Are the ranges accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. However please note that our ground is uneven and we have woodchip and stone pathways. Please see our Accessibility Statement
23. Can I book multiple sessions?
Yes, you can book as many sessions as you want as long as there are available time slots
24. Is there a Maximum draw weight on bows
No.
25.Can i use hunting arrows
No
26. Can i use crossbows or compound bows
You can use recurve and compund bows but not crossbows.
1. Do you need to be a member?
No membership is required at our centre, come as little or often as you like and just pay as you go.
2. Can I bring a friend?
Only on the 80, 90 and pistol ranges, we allow 1 other person to share your lane (only 1 gun).The second person will need to pay £10 Induction fee (for first-time visit) and £3 for sharing the range (per visit)
3. Can I bring more than 1 person to share my rifle or pistol lane?
We only allow 2 people to 1 lane per session this is to stop overcrowding. You can pay for more lanes if you want.
4. Can I bring more than 1 gun?
Yes, however, we ask that only 1 gun be out of its slip at any one time due to space and safety.
5. Can I pay card on the day?
No, to keep costs down we ask for cash on the day. Our service for payment machines in the woodland is also not the best.
6. Is there a minimum age?
No, however, we stress that this is a shooting ground and not a playground. Everyone must sign to say they understand and agree to the rules.
7. Can I use a FAC air rifle?
No, sub 12ft Ib rifles and sub 6ft Ib pistols only.
8. Can I use my home defence air rifle/air pistol/paintball marker?
No.
9. Can I use my airsoft rifle at your range?
Yes, we do prefer biodegradable BBs and they must be 6mm or less.
10. Do I need to pre book?
Yes, You can do so here. Time is precious and fuel is expensive. Sometimes the lanes are full so you do not want a wasted journey.
11. Can I bring snacks and drinks?
Absolutely, however, you must take all litter away with you.
12. Do you have snacks and drinks on site?
We have a small selection of snacks and cold drinks. Hot drinks are also available on weekends (cash only)
13. Do I need insurance?
We do advise you to have air rifle or archery insurance however it is not mandatory at our range.
14. Can I bring my dog?
No.
15. Do you fill buddy bottles on the gun?
No.
16. Do you fill air tanks?
Yes, however they must be in test. It will take 24 hours to refill the bottle. £5 for under 3 litres, £6 for 4-6 litres, £7.50 for 6.5-7 litres, £10 for 8+ litres. (additional £2 if you have not watched our induction video)
17. Do you have any supplies for me to buy?
We have a small range of pellets, paper targets and CO2 available.
18. Do you have a car park?
We do indeed have a free car park, just a short walk from the ranges.
19. Do you have toilets?
We do indeed.
20. Is it undercover?
Yes, the seated shooting area is undercover, apart from the HFT.
21. Do I need to pay if I dont show?
We require at least 24 hours notice, if you cancel past this time then you will need to pay for your reserved space and you will need to pay upon your next visit.
22. Are the ranges accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. However please note that our ground is uneven and we have woodchip and stone pathways. Please see our Accessibility Statement
23. Can I book multiple sessions?
Yes, you can book as many sessions as you want as long as there are available time slots
24. Is there a Maximum draw weight on bows
No.
25.Can i use hunting arrows
No
26. Can i use crossbows or compound bows
You can use recurve and compund bows but not crossbows.