ARCHERY EXPERIENCES NEAR ESSEX

If you’re looking for a unique experience gift for a history buff– or a fun way to surprise a sports-mad friend – what about considering an archery experience in Essex?

As one of the world’s oldest sports, getting to grips with a bow and arrow will excite anyone with a passion for history – and fans of the Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games and Game of Thrones will probably be just as happy! If you live in or near Essex and are interested in archery, check out four of our favourite experiences below.

Medieval Longbow Archery Lesson 

If you’ve always dreamed of firing arrows from a longbow like a medieval archer, why not head to Chelmsford, Essex for an archery lesson?

This Medieval Longbow Archery Lesson is organised by one of the best archery and history experience companies in the South East, so if you’re looking for an authentic and exciting way to bring history to life, you can be sure you’ll find that here.

During this two-hour lesson you’ll be taught by a top archery instructor, and under expert guidance you’ll soon master this ancient sport – no matter how tricky it seems at first. Take aim at a series of targets, and as your accuracy improves, the targets will be moved further and further away – so it’ll always be a challenge, no matter how quickly you get to grips with your bow.

By the end of the experience you’ll be amazed how far you’ve come – and you’ll have learned plenty about history along the way, too.

White Dragon Archery Camp Experience

If you want to treat a child or teen who dreams of becoming the next Legolas or Katniss Everdeen, why not surprise them with the White Dragon Archery Camp Experience in Essex?

Located in a beautiful woodland just 20 minutes outside Colchester, this all-day experience is a great chance for young people to learn how to shoot a real bow and arrow, while learning plenty of fun historical facts as they hone their skills. You’ll be aiming at more than just bullseye targets for this experience; line up your bow and arrow as you try to hit everything from monsters to medieval soldiers, as well as half-hidden and long-distance targets.

If that weren’t enough, you’ll get the chance to try on real chain mail and see what it feels like to shoot in, plus you’ll get to try your hand at shooting flaming arrows! This is a great way to keep kids busy and encourage them develop fun new skills.

1346 Immersive Archery Experience

For a loved one with a passion for history, you can’t beat the 1346 Immersive Archery Experience in Heybridge, Essex.

Wind back time to the year 1346, a period when the bow and arrow was the UK’s weapon of choice. This is an entirely immersive experience that begins from the moment you arrive: you’ll be greeted by an instructor clad in authentic medieval robes, before heading to a traditional medieval encampment to begin your training.

Here, you’ll learn how to use handmade longbows and arrows, and you’ll be paid for your efforts in the same way as your ancestors were – with handmade silver coins (keep an eye on your wages, as you’ll need them to barter safe passage!).

Lunch will be just as authentically medieval as everything else, and after you’ve eaten, you’ll get back to the serious business of archery, while learning what it was like to live in the Middle Ages. An fun and informative day that’s a unique way to combine sport and history.

Combat Archery Experience

If it’s the thrill of (safe) combat that excites you most, why not try the Combat Archery Experience in Chelmsford, Essex?

Perfect for active people who enjoy competing against their friends, this is an exhilarating activity that will have your heart thumping wildly as you battle it out in the combat arena. Combining the best elements of archery and dodgeball, you’ll be using foam-tipped arrows and clambering over inflatable obstacles as you play a variety of adrenaline-pumping games like ‘Bullseye’, ‘Capture the Flag’ and ‘Every Man for Himself’.

This is a game of elimination, so it’s perfect for fans of The Hunger Games who’ve always wondered how they’d fare in combat. There’s a reason why combat archery is fast becoming one of the country’s favourite combat sports – so put your nerves to the test and find out why during this thrilling experience!

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for reading our guide to archery experiences in Essex. We hope that this guide has provided you with the perfect gift for a trill seeker, however if you are still looking, check out our full range of Archery Experiences with archery centres across the UK. 

Got a question? Feel free to leave us a comment; we’d love to hear from you!