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BOW DOWN Longbow Archery Experience by Now Strike Archery

Now Strike Archery

The Essex Barn, Rook Hall Farm Chigborough Road Maldon CM9 4RB United Kingdom

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 2 hour Longbow Taster Session each

  • Learn to shoot a traditional English longbow from a dedicated instructor

  • Challenge yourself against a series of targets at progressive distances

CUSTOMISE

Number of guests +£49pp

TOTAL:

£49

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Now Strike Archery offers you the unique opportunity to learn the skills of your forefathers. Learning to shoot a traditional English longbow, is much more than just archery, it is about connecting with the past and embracing your heritage through a simple wooden bow.

MORE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

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.

WHERE AND WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE

The Essex Barn, Rook Hall Farm Chigborough Road Maldon CM9 4RB United Kingdom

This experience is available on selected Fridays throughout the month. Please contact your Truly Concierge for more information.

Closed on:

  • 08 May 2023 - 08 May 2023 Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
  • 29 May 2023 - 29 May 2023 Spring bank holiday
  • 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 Summer bank holiday
  • 25 Dec 2023 - 25 Dec 2023 Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec 2023 - 26 Dec 2023 Boxing Day

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