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Summer of Play: Take Aim - Children's Archery Sessions

Discover your inner Robin Hood and have a go at archery at Little Moreton Hall this summer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Take aim and see if you can hit the target, our Living History Team will be there to help and guide you. These are free sessions and there is no need to book but please arrive at least 5 minutes before the session starts to join the queue. We will close the session at 12:45. Please do not arrive after this time. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Our bows have low poundage, and the arrows feature rubber/sucker tips for maximum safety and enjoyment.

This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled in wet or windy conditions.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for ages 5+

Meeting point

Please show your membership cards or pay for entry at the Welcome Building first. Please then use the gate in the car park to enter the archery area - look out for a blackboard sign.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside in summer. Sun cream and hats are always advisable.

Accessibility

Uneven ground in the outdoors of the hall and cobbles in the courtyard. Little Moreton Hall is accessible via a level access path.

Other

Booking not required. This is a free event but normal admission charges apply and NT members go free when presenting their cards. Make a day of it and bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn after your archery session, then take a step back in time and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor hall. Suitable for ages 5+

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