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Soft Archery

As part of our Summer of Play, try your hand at soft archery on the play field. Who will be the first to hit the bullseye?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As part of our Summer of Play, try your hand at soft archery on the Play Field. Who will be the first to hit the bullseye?

This is a free drop in session between the hours of 12-3pm with no need to book, but please note at times there may be a queue.

Soft archery uses suction cup arrows making this activity fun for all ages. For a more advanced experience for those aged 8+ see our separate Iron Age Archery event listing.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

The play field is a sloped grass field accessed via a bark chip path. There is a second entrance to the field via a grass track leading down from the Fernery at the back of Stainborough Castle. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website.

Meeting point

Please allow yourself enough time to walk up to the play field, use your Summer of Play map to locate Active Play.

Suitability for children

Suitable for all the family

Contact info

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