Shoot a beginners' archery course
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Archery rewards stillness and repetition more than strength, and the satisfaction of an arrow landing where you meant it to is immediate. Clubs and approved centres lend the bows and arrows, so you can learn the basics before buying anything.
GentleUnder £100 / $130A few weeksIndoors or outWith othersUK and US
How to start
- Search Start Archery's Find an Experience and Find a Club pages, or USA Archery's Find a Club page, for somewhere near you.
- Book a taster or beginners' course and confirm that the bow, arrows and arm guard are provided.
- Wear a close-fitting top and flat shoes, and follow the range commands from the first minute.
Where to go
- Start Archery (beginners' site run by Archery GB, the governing body) UK
- USA Archery (US national governing body) US
We opened these links on 7 October 2026 and found them to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Courses and classes have start dates and can fill up, so the plan begins with finding and booking one. Kit comes after the first session, once you know what you need.
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