Get on target with this Clay Pigeon Shoot experience in Leicestershire! The highly qualified shooting instructors at this family-run venue near Market Harborough believe anyone can learn to shoot clay pigeons and the team is keen to show you how it's done.
First of all, you'll be shown how to handle to shotgun safely and how to aim accurately. Once kitted out with ear defenders and a padded vest and having listened to the safety initiation, you'll head out towards the traps. Each clay shoot is tailored to your experience, whether you're a total beginner or have already been shooting before.
The beauty of this clay pigeon shoot in Leicestershire is that the area is large enough to have clay pigeon traps offering a wide variety of 'game' to aim at, such as down the line, crossing pairs, driven, teal and even rabbit. Of course, no animals are harmed, the names refer to the type of clay and their trajectories, which have been designed to resemble how real hunting targets react.
We are offering shoots for two to 12 people maximum, making it an ideal outdoor activity for everyone from couples to families and groups of friends. There are 12 and 20 bore shot guns available, meaning children as young as 12 are able to take part too.
Your clay pigeon shoot in Leicestershire includes all equipment, tuition and a safety briefing. Once out on the traps you will take aim at either 25 or 50 clays, depending on the experience chosen. Allow around an hour for the lesson however duration will vary with ability and group size . Minimum two participants, maximum 12 in one group. Participants will be kitted out with ear defenders and padded shooting vests.
Clay pigeon shooting is available at this venue all year round and opening hours at the shooting ground are Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00.
The shooting takes place at an outdoor activity centre on an airfield site halfway between Market Harborough and Husband's Bosworth in south Leicestershire. Easy access from the M1, M6 and A14.
The minimum age for clay shooting in Leicestershire is 12 years old. The venue supplies different types of 12 and 20 bore shotguns according to your physical capability.
Spectators are welcome and will be kitted out with ear defenders to be able to watch the action from close to the traps. There are refreshments available on site (tea, coffee and juices) or you can bring along your own. There are also toilets and showers and camping facilities.