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Archery Experience with Iron Age Archery

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

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

We're excited to be hosting Iron Age Archery again on six dates this summer. They will be running a book-on-arrival taster event for those over 8 years old. Soft archery sets will also be available nearby which are suitable for all ages.

Iron Age Archery taster sessions are for children and adults aged 8 and over. For just £2, learn some of the basics of the sport during your 20 minute slot. Please book at the visitor welcome building on arrival. We have slots throughout the day from 11am- 4pm, please note spaces will be limited.

Our soft archery equipment will be located nearby on the play field so our younger visitors won't miss out on the fun! Soft archery is free of charge and does not need to be booked.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All aged 8+£2.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family, see event description for details.

Meeting point

Book your Iron Age Archery timeslot on arrival at the Visitor Reception building. Please allow yourself enough time to walk up to the play field, use your Summer of Play map to locate Active Play.

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.

Contact info

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