Start Archery Week 2023

Families and people of all ages are invited to try archery and join in the fun, even if they have never picked up a bow and arrow before during Start Archery Week, 6-14 May 2023.

Visitors of all abilities and ages will be able to have a go at archery, delivered by our amazing team of qualified archery coaches and volunteers. There are no limits as to who can do archery – it's for everybody regardless of physical ability. It also has numerous health and wellbeing benefits and is well documented as a confidence-boosting sport. Just give it a go!

All equipment will be provided so participants just need to bring themselves and plenty of enthusiasm. Please note, some events may require prior booking, and some may charge a nominal fee for participation – please check with the organiser for full details.

Where can I do archery near me?

Bowmen of Glen
Newton Lane, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9FP
09/05/203 and 10/05/2023
6pm-8pm
Free of charge

Kirby Muxloe Archery Club
Stones Lane, Markfield, LE67 9PN
Meet at the Clubhouse Car Park
11/05/2023 from 6pm-8pm (£12)
14/05/2023 from 1:30pm-3:30pm (£1)

Leicester Archery Academy
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS
Park in the car park on Gwendolen Road and follow the signs to the fields
13/05/2023
11:15am-1:15pm
Free of charge

Phoenix Archers Leicestershire
Saddington Road, Smeeton Westerby, LE8 0QS
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14/05/2023
10am-4pm
£2.50

For a Start Archery Week event the kit provided typically includes a bow, arrows, an arrow stand or quiver, an arm guard and a target. Dress for the weather and wear flat shoes. suncream and water is a good idea if it's sunny. Long hair should be tied up and glasses or sunglasses or a sunhat can be worn.