Bow Down: Longbow Archery Experience For One with Now Strike Archery

Bow Down: Longbow Archery Experience For One with Now Strike Archery

Chelmsford, UK

£49
Valid for 1 years

&ldquoA good archer is known not by his arrows but by his aim.” Thomas Fuller

Why we 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.

What's Included?

  • Partake in a two-hour Longbow Taster session with Now Strike Archery
  • Learn to shoot a traditional English longbow from a dedicated instructor
  • Challenge yourself against a series of targets at progressive distances

Description

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.

Description

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.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • On selected Fridays throughout the month.

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • On selected Fridays throughout the month.

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

What's Included?

  • Partake in a two-hour Longbow Taster session with Now Strike Archery
  • Learn to shoot a traditional English longbow from a dedicated instructor
  • Challenge yourself against a series of targets at progressive distances

Why we 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. Read full description

Description

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.

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Description

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.

Opening Times

This experience is available on selected Fridays throughout the month.

Additional Information

This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.

Availability:

This experience is available:

  • On selected Fridays throughout the month.

This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.

Other Useful Details:

Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.

How it works

  • Choose your experience

    Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.

  • We arrange everything

    Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.

  • Relax and enjoy

    Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.

Bow Down: Longbow Archery Experience For One with Now Strike Archery