Archery Near York

Looking for archery near York? Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park offers a fully supervised archery experience at our purpose built activity venue on the Escrick Park Estate.

Our archery sessions are instructor led, structured and suitable for beginners, families, school groups, corporate teams and mixed ability groups. With covered shooting lanes, professional equipment, experienced instruction and a calm outdoor setting, archery is one of the most accessible activities we offer.

Archery costs £25 per person and lasts one hour. It is suitable for players aged 8 plus, which means School Year 3 and above, with a standard minimum group size of 4 players.

Call 01757 289322 to book your archery session, or click below to book online.

Archery At A Glance

Price: £25 per person
Minimum age: 8 plus, School Year 3 and above
Minimum group size: 4 players
Session duration: One hour
Session type: Open session unless otherwise arranged
Private sessions: Available for larger groups by request
Location: Escrick Park Estate, near York and Selby

Booking: Call 01757 289322

Archery Near York And Selby

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park is located just outside York on the Escrick Park Estate, making it a convenient choice for archery near York, Selby and the surrounding Yorkshire area.

Our archery sessions take place at a long established outdoor activity venue that has been operating since 1988. The range is designed to provide a safe, consistent and enjoyable archery experience for complete beginners as well as groups who enjoy skill based competition.

If you are looking for archery in York, you want a venue that is properly supervised, well equipped and experienced. That is exactly what we provide.

Covered Archery Range

Our archery range is fully covered, so sessions can run comfortably in different weather conditions.

This makes archery a reliable year round activity for families, birthdays, school groups, corporate teams and visitors planning a day out near York.

The covered range also creates a calm, controlled shooting environment, helping participants focus on technique, accuracy and steady improvement.

Expert Archery Instruction

Instruction is one of the key strengths of our archery sessions.

Our archery is delivered by experienced instructors, including an instructor who was the GNAS Under 16s Northern Counties Archery Champion, and a lead instructor who has been involved in archery for over 40 years.

This depth of experience means participants are taught properly from the start. Instructors explain stance, posture, aim, anchor point and release in a clear and supportive way.

The aim is to help every participant improve, whether they have never held a bow before or already have some archery experience.

Structured Archery Sessions

Archery sessions at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park follow a clear and proven structure.

Your session begins with a full safety briefing and instructor led tuition. You will be shown how to handle the bow safely, how to stand, how to aim and how to release the arrow correctly.

After the introduction, the session moves into guided practice rounds. Instructors give feedback and help participants improve their consistency and accuracy.

Once the group is ready, the session moves into friendly scoring and competition, giving everyone a clear challenge and a fun finish to the experience.

What Is Included

Every archery booking includes:

Full safety briefing
Experienced archery instructors
Instructor led tuition
Bows
Arrows
Safety equipment
Covered shooting range
Full size professional archery targets
Structured shooting rounds
Friendly scoring and competition

All equipment needed for the session is provided.

Professional Archery Equipment

Our archery sessions use proper equipment chosen for safety, comfort and consistency.

This includes modern beginner friendly bows, carbon fibre arrows, arm guards, safety equipment and full size professional archery targets.

Using good equipment makes the session more enjoyable and helps participants focus on technique rather than struggling with unsuitable or poorly maintained kit.

Certificates Of Achievement

At the end of the session, participants receive a certificate of achievement.

This gives the activity a clear finish and provides a simple takeaway from the experience. It is especially popular with families, school groups, youth groups, birthday groups and corporate teams.

Who Archery Is Ideal For

Archery is a calm, skill based activity that works well for a wide range of groups.

It is especially popular for:

Families
Birthday celebrations
School groups
Youth groups
Corporate team building
Friends and social groups
Mixed age groups
Visitors looking for outdoor activities near York

Because the session is instructor led and accessible, archery works well for complete beginners and mixed ability groups.

Archery For Beginners

You do not need any previous archery experience.

Every session starts with clear instruction and supervised practice. Instructors explain everything step by step, helping participants build confidence before moving into scoring and competition.

This makes archery a strong choice for families, younger players, first time visitors and groups who want something skilful but not too physical.

Open Sessions And Private Group Options

Standard archery sessions operate as open events. This means other participants may be booked into the same session unless a private session has been arranged.

For larger groups, private sessions may be available by request.

If you would like a private archery session, call 01757 289322 and we will check availability for your group.

Where We Are

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park is located just outside York on the Escrick Park Estate, with easy access from the A19.

Address:

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park
Escrick Park Estate
Broad Lane
Skipwith
Selby
YO8 5SW

We are easy to reach from York, Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster and surrounding areas. Free on site parking is available.

How To Book Archery

To book archery, call 01757 289322.

If you are calling to book, it helps to know:

Preferred date
Approximate number of participants
Age range of the group
Whether you would like an open or private session
Any special occasion, such as a birthday, school group, family day or team event

We will check availability, confirm the best option and explain anything you need to know before the day.

Archery FAQs

What age do you need to be for archery?
Archery is suitable for players aged 8 plus, which means School Year 3 and above.

How much does archery cost?
Archery costs £25 per person.

How long does archery last?
Archery sessions last one hour.

Is there a minimum group size for archery?
The standard minimum group size is 4 players.

Is archery suitable for beginners?
Yes. Archery is suitable for beginners. Every session includes instructor led tuition, a safety briefing and supervised shooting.

Is the archery range covered?
Yes. The archery range is covered, so sessions can run comfortably in different weather conditions.

What equipment is included?
Every session includes bows, arrows, safety equipment, covered shooting lanes, professional targets and instructor led tuition.

Are archery sessions private?
Standard sessions are open events, so other participants may be booked into the same session. Private sessions may be available for larger groups by request.

Is archery suitable for families?
Yes. Archery works well for families and mixed age groups because it is calm, skill based and fully supervised.

Where does archery take place?
Archery takes place at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park on the Escrick Park Estate, just outside York and close to Selby.

How do I book archery?
Call 01757 289322 and we will check availability, confirm the best option and book your archery session.

Book Archery Near York

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Call 01757 289322 and we will help you arrange your archery session at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park., or click below to book online