A summaryDates currently available for 2025:
Easter holidays: Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 April NOTE: NO PLACES AVAILABLE ON EITHER DAY 14th AND 15th APRIL
Summer half term: Tuesday 27 May
Summer holidays: Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 August
For children aged 11+, and adults. £40 per person
Archery is SO COOL. And it can be explored from many different angles, it doesn't just have to involve straining to get high scores. Sessions can be tailored according to the group's desires. Generally, expect more games than straight-up lessons; this is not an 'archery school' vibe. However, coaching will always be offered for those who desire it, or have reached a point where it's constructive.
5 hours zips past very fast. 1 hour archery sessions are nowhere near enough.
Typical plan looks like this:
10.00 Meet up and walk in
10.30 Archery safety / demo
10.45 Archery session
11.45 Break
12.15 Archery session
1.15 Packed lunch
2.00 Archery session
3.00 End
...so it's most of the day really.
I prefer this long-form approach rather than hour-long sessions, as you can really sink into it, shoot loads of arrows, play games too, and have enough practice for a bit of technique to coalesce.
Participants bring packed lunch, drinks and snacks.
All participants need to complete a medical form.
Minimum group size of 7 or the event cannot run.
Poor weather
If the forecast is for sustained heavy rain, the sort that would make the day miserable and unworkable, participants will get a full refund, and an offer of a rescheduled date of possible.
If occasional showers are forecast, then this is manageable, and I can provide shelter nearby.
Get in touch to discuss, and make sure you visit www.chrispacke.com for more information.
Private group / family days also really good and can be arranged on request - get in touch if interested.
Some testimonials"Loved experiencing your woods and thought the range was great. I also loved the way you held the day... gave us just enough instruction at just the right pace and I really learnt a lot from your coaching. In fact, the only question for me was how to do it again!!" Rebecca, 2023
"I liked the size of group and that you got lots of goes. Weird how in the past on other archery times I was always frustrated I never had enough arrows. The set up in the woods and range is great. I love the arrow holders :) We love all the little bits you make like the hand washing things. Makes it inspiring and warming to the place.
I appreciated your instruction and technique tips.. as you said enough to focus on and not too much at once and then individual tips for each persons next thing.
As always I appreciate the way you lead and hold the wants of the group and lead the direction of the day. It’s fab the rapport you have with the kids." Tom, 2023
"Ah, thanks so much again for everything! It was just a brilliant, brilliant day out." Heather, 2023
