BOW DOWN Longbow Archery Experience by Now Strike Archery

Now Strike Archery have a passion and dedication for truly authentic medieval weaponry and supporting crafts. They offer the unique opportunity to learn the longbow skills of your ancestors - who lived some 600 years before you.When you think of the “English Longbow” you’ll undoubted have an image of plucky outlaws and brave archers standing against unthinkable odds with nothing but their bow to keep them safe! The Medieval bowmen of England and Wales became the first specialised soldiers in the English army and stories of their victories, immortalised them forever in history books, stories, plays and modern film.Uncover the history behind the traditional English longbow and how to use it. Learn to shoot the bow and arrow by challenging yourself against a series of targets at progressive distances. This experience allows you to walk in your ancestors footsteps and get a taste of the weapon that dominated warfare for over 300 years.