Bows and arrows have been used as deadly weapons for thousands of years, to injure, maim and kill.
Have a merry day out pretending to be Robin Hood, one of Peter Pan’s Lost Boys or, if you’ve got the ears for it, a funny looking elf from Lord of the Rings.
It’s easy to get the hang of archery, so even if you’ve never done it before, you’ll soon be firing deadly missiles around with gay abandon.
If you’re a beginner, we’ll start with holding the bow correctly, and then onto shooting arrows accurately. Our friendly instructors will guide you through your stance, your grip and how to aim – without making it feel like a physics lesson.
With a bit of luck we’ll finish with a competitive scoring round, no serious injuries* and smiles all round.
* Only joking, our professional instructors will make sure that your session is as safe as sitting on the sofa and watching Netflix.
An archery session lasts for one hour, and costs £15pp
Archery is the perfect family activity and is also ideal for a group activity or Hen or Stag activity. Also check out our Axe Throwing which you could combine with Archery.
Archery In Devon
Whether you’re visiting Devon on holiday, planning a birthday treat, or just looking for something a bit more exciting than a cream tea (no offence to cream teas), our archery sessions at Rock & Rapid are hard to beat.
We’re based at Hacche Mill near South Molton, right in the heart of North Devon, and we welcome beginners of all ages and abilities.
You don’t need to have touched a bow before. You don’t need special clothing, previous experience or a suspiciously good aim. All you need to bring is yourself and a willingness to have a go.
What Happens in a Session?
Your hour long archery session kicks off with a full safety briefing and introduction from one of our experienced instructors. They’ll cover everything from how to hold the bow correctly to how to stand, how to aim and, the important bit, how to actually hit the target.
Once you’ve got the basics dialled in, you’ll move onto some target practice. As you build confidence, your instructor will introduce some fun challenges and competitive elements to keep things interesting. Most people are genuinely surprised by how quickly they improve, and more than a few have left with delusions of Olympic grandeur.
Don’t worry! It’s very hard to actually become a professional archer after one session. We’ve checked.
What people say
As a family of five who like to try new things, I can’t recommend this enough. The staff member who helped us was top class. Friendly, accommodating and keen. Although, we were all at different levels of experience, some of us complete notices at climbing – we all managed to spend an enjoyable couple of hours.
Really good day out and cater for all levels of ability. As complete beginners we were a bit nervous to begin with but soon got up to speed. Very good value for money.
To arrange a weekend that is a bit different and feels special is becoming harder to do so it was refreshing ti find somewhere that was happy to listen to our thoughts and ideas and let us run with them. Had a fantastic weekend that combined indoor climbing, raft building challenged and a monster design and build task to product a melon flinging catapult in a morning on a budget of £100. All in a really good time had by all with very relaxed and friendly staff. Would recommend for arranging those vents that are a bit more specialised.
I have been climbing here on and off for almost 4 years now. I keep coming back. This is by far one of the most friendly, helpful and safe climbing centres I have ever been to. The staff are constantly on guard for any mishaps and are very approachable with any and all concerns Especially talking through hypothetical situations and scenarios. Their knowledge is current and at the highest level. Definitely a place to go, and keep going.
I started climbing here about a year ago and love the atmosphere and people I meet. Ladies might, on a Monday which is run by Simmo has become a weekly must. (the coffee is pretty awesome too.) Great instruction is given on technique including safety) plus games are put together to improve climbing ability. I bring my nieces here and they love it. It’s exercise without feeling like you’re i a gym. I can’t recommend it enough!
We visited this whole on our holiday on a rainy day, my son enjoyed it so much he wanted to go back so we did. Twice! The staff are super friendly and very knowledgable. We will no doubt be back next year!
Book Archery in North Devon Today
Our archery sessions are available for groups and individuals, and are ideal as a standalone activity or combined with Axe Throwing for double the fun. Sessions are priced at just £15 per person, making it great value for families, friends and groups of all sizes.
We work with schools, youth groups, corporate teams, stag and hen parties, and anyone else who fancies something a little different to do in North Devon. If you’re unsure what’s right for your group, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help you plan the perfect session.
Ready to channel your inner Legolas? Book your archery session in North Devon online today.
