ABOUT US
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The Wye Valley Archery Centre is a family friendly, custom-built field archery course.
We are located in the beautiful setting of the Wye Valley between the ancient market town of Chepstow and the City of Newport, 3.7 miles from Chepstow along the A48, near Crick.
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We are also approximately 30 minutes from Cardiff and Bristol, 40 minutes from Bath, 50 minutes from Cheltenham and Gloucester, and 60 minutes from Swindon. This puts archers from Monmouthshire, Glamorgan, Brecknockshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset all within easy striking range of a good day out shooting!
Experience levels range from those who want to "have a go" through to master bowmen. We welcome individuals, families and groups. Archers can start with us from 10 years of age.
Our range is also available for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and stag/hen parties (so long as you are not hungover/inebriated). We are also available for team building and corporate events.
Equipment is available to hire by booking a session online or by phone.
We operate on a pay and play basis, subject to conditions. There are no membership fees.
Field Archery is an outdoor sport, therefore sensible footwear and suitable, weather appropriate clothing is necessary. No shorts or high heels please.
We ask that everyone who uses the course respects the resident wildlife and the surrounding habitat.
If you are considering booking in to use our range and services, please ensure you read the entire website including the "site rules" page.
FACILITIES
The Long Shot snack bar is now open at the range
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM
Cash Only
Control Range
At this range the gradient of the ground is flat, there are no light illusions or "dead ground" (uneven rolling terrain). There are also no obstacles, and the ranges are clearly marked, hence the name "Control Range". It is a great place to:
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Teach new archers how to shoot safely
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Warm up
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Practice
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Test new equipment
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Tune bows
3D Course
Wye Valley Archery boasts forty lifelike foam animal targets across two courses.
These courses include shots that are designed to be both interesting and challenging, with different pegs for each individuals' level of skill. Expect to see "dead ground" and minor obstacles around the target.
Our courses are a great place to...
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Compete with yourself or friends
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Relax and center yourself
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Enjoy the breathtaking views
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(Most importantly) Have fun!
The 3D Course comprises targets cunningly set up in several acres of woods and fields. These are life sized model animals. Some are small, such as an Owl and Meerkat, some are six foot tall like the Bears! Each with their own Kill Zone.
Scoring can be taught to you and your group on the day, but is not a requirement.
Target ranges are between 18yds and a whopping 80yds.
Each target has a set of associated shooting positions that you will see on approach to the target. These pegs are assigned to you by the instructor based on your skill level.
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Silver pegs are specifically for compound shooters
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Red pegs are for Experienced archers
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White pegs are for intermediate archers
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Blue pegs for beginner archers
Due to safety requirements, you must discuss with your instructor before increasing your peg difficulty. Peg allocation will be handled by the Wye Valley Archery team.
As a hire group you will start on blue pegs. With one foot on the peg, one archer shoots an arrow at the target. If they miss the target, then they repeat the shot up to two more times. Once everyone has either shot the target or expended three arrows, we move on to the next target and repeat the process from the group's starting peg. Only one arrow per archer for each target counts towards the score. Score cards are available on request.
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This section provides a summary of the services offered and pricing
Please see the booking page for further details
Please read the following information before booking
Booking a session via the website does not require payment in advance
Cash payment will be taken on the day
Children must be a minimum of 10 years old to participate, and children under 16 must always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you are looking to book for groups larger than 10, or corporate events, please email wyevalleyarcherycentre@gmail.com
When hiring equipment at Wye Valley Archery you will receive the essential tackle that you need to shoot safely and effectively. This include a take down re-curve bow, bracer, arrows, and a quiver.
Each hire session comes with tuition by one of our qualified instructors. They will give you the best start to get you out and shooting, giving expert advice and tips. Tuition is also available to book on the website for those archers looking to brush up on their skills.
Wye Valley Archery is located in and around woodland and shrubland. You will be walking around woodland, through nettles and brambles (even more so if you're looking for a lost arrow).
Be sure to wear long leg wear, sensible walking/hiking shoes, and tie back any long hair.
PRICING
