Shotgun Licence & Non-Licence Holders Welcome (No Membership Needed)
The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting Network, prices from £27.99. We have 157 Clay Pigeon Shooting Venue's covering the UK and Ireland. Kongregate free online game Clay Pigeon Shooting - Shoot the targets for high score. Play Clay Pigeon Shooting. Clay pigeon shooting (also called skeet shooting depending on where you’re from) is one of the most loved target-shooting hobbies in the world. Clay Shooting 157 is out NOW. The latest edition of Clay Shooting Magazine is now available for download and purchase We may be back in lockdown with shooting grounds closed once again, but when we’re finally allowed out again it’s going to be a great year.
We are one of very few shooting grounds which are open 7 days a week for practice. (Apart from Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Christmas Day due to planning restrictions)
Our ground consists of:
- 10 Stand Sporting (suitable for both novice and advanced user)
- Skeet
- DTL
- Compak (Please call for dates)
Busiest times are weekend mornings
Clay Prices – Skeet DTL or Sporting
- 25 – £7.50
- 50 – £15
- 75 – £22.50
- 100 – £30
- 25 – £8 Compak (Please call for dates)
- or 30p per clay
Shooting Opening Hours
9am till 5pm (Last entry 4pm)
Cartridges & Gun Hire (Shotgun Licence needed)
At the Clubhouse we stock a wide selection of Cartridge at competitive prices. If do have a cartridges you want in stock these can be order by special request. If you need to hire a gun , Bradley’s has a small selection of different guns which they hire out (Please Note Bradley’s are not open on Monday’s).
Cartridges which we stock are Gamebore & Lyalvale Express
Don’t forget to check out Bradley’s for all you’re shooting accessories and selection of shotguns.
NEVER SHOT BEFORE OR LOOKING TO TRY CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING ?
Why not try our ‘Have a Go’ session!
These ‘Have a Go’ sessions are very popular for stag/hen do, birthday party, corporate events or just a great day out (Gift Voucher available)
These sessions can be booked individually or for groups. Contact us for more information or to book on 01902 725 165.
Have a Go’s / Lesson need to be booked in advance with a deposit to secure booking
- 25 Clays: £30.00 – Enjoy a round of 25 clays. This package includes Safety Briefing, Clays, Cartridges, Shotgun Hire, PPE & Insurance
- 50 Clays: £60.00 – Enjoy a round of 50 clays. This package includes Safety Briefing, Clays, Cartridges, Shotgun Hire, PPE & Insurance
We also provide Private Tuition or Lessons if requested.
- 25 Clays Starter Lesson: £65.00 – Includes instruction by a fully qualified Shooting Coach, Eye Dominance, Gun Fit, 25 Clays, 25 Cartridges, Shotgun Hire, PPE & insurance. (More clays required + £30 per 25)
Why not make a day of it and book the Clays and Air Rifle Shooting together. Call 01902 725 165 for more information.
The whole shooting ground can be booked for private use. Advance booking & deposit required.
Need to pattern a gun? Pattern Boards are available at the ground to buy and use.
You can use Plastic or Fibre wads at our ground (maximum 7½ 28g)
Semi-auto can be used with a maximum of two cartridges.
Please check out the full list of rules before attending our Shooting Ground
Please make sure you read all our safety signs before you start to shoot!
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