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Booking is essential
As a small, family-run business, our sessions and bookings are tailored to you and your group. This means our booking process is a bit more personal and hands-on than other places.
What's Included?
For just £15 per person, you'll get:
- Teaching
- Equipment
- Supervision
- Fun games
How to book:
- Fill in the Form: Let us know your preferences, and we'll suggest a few sessions that we think will suit you best.
- Pick Your Session: Choose the session that works for you and let us know.
- Confirm Your Booking: We'll confirm your booking and provide all the information you need.
Join Us for a Great Time! We look forward to seeing you and making your archery experience memorable and fun! All you need to do now, is book in.
Hello, I'm Katy! I started Mourne Archery in 2009 to provide a valuable service to our local community, and I knew archery would be a fantastic way to achieve that. I'm passionate about keeping our sport accessible and affordable, offering a space for children and adults to learn new skills and meet new people. I'd love to welcome you to our barn and show you how we build community and have a lot of fun in the process.
About Us: Our centre is located in a charming barn in the heart of Maghera, Co. Down, just a short distance from Newcastle. Our sessions run for 1 hour and 50 minutes, featuring equipment allocation, a safety brief and a variety of fun games from traditional target shooting to balloon popping. We can accommodate up to 15 shooters at once, and for larger groups, alternate turns allows us all to shoot together.
Membership and Events: In addition to hosting one-off events, we boast an active and committed membership. We offer dedicated nights for our members focused on friendly competition, socialising, and skill-building, via games and challenges.
Really can't rate this place highly enough. Five adults and a rather excited wee dog dropped by for a bit of fun, and boy we weren't disappointed. Katy and her Dad Michael were absolutely superb. … Will we be back ? With bells on
— Davy
What will happen on the day?
As you arrive at Mourne Archery, you'll be greeted with a warm smile. Our friendly staff will confirm your booking and handle any remaining payment details. The first 20 minutes are all about getting you ready for the fun ahead. You'll be fitted with a bracer, arrows, and a bow, and introduced to the basics of archery through a comprehensive safety briefing designed for all ages and skill levels.
Plain targets
The next 30 minutes are dedicated to plain target shooting. This time is all about finding your own inner aiming point. Our instructors will be there with encouragement and helpful tips, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable as you take your first shots.
Tic-tac-toe
In the second half hour, the fun ramps up with a competitive yet enjoyable game of archery tic-tac-toe. This game is perfect for helping you learn how to guide your arrow with precision, turning target practice into an exciting challenge.
Balloon game
The final 30 minutes of your session are all about balloon target shooting. Aim and release your arrow to pop the balloon of your choice, seeing firsthand how your training has paid off. With wobble points and popping points, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had by all.
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Fantastic fun day out for the whole family. Katy and Mick are brilliant giving basic understandable instructions for first timers and technique advice as you improve.
Donna
Book in with us now
Booking is essential
As a small, family-run business, our sessions and bookings are tailored to you and your group. This means our booking process is a bit more personal and hands-on than other places.
What's Included?
For just £15 per person, you'll get:
- Teaching
- Equipment
- Supervision
- Fun games
How to book:
- Fill in the Form: Let us know your preferences, and we'll suggest a few sessions that we think will suit you best.
- Pick Your Session: Choose the session that works for you and let us know.
- Confirm Your Booking: We'll confirm your booking and provide all the information you need.
Join Us for a Great Time! We look forward to seeing you and making your archery experience memorable and fun! All you need to do now, is book in.
I can honestly say that every time that we visit we are treated like royalty. Nothing is ever a problem and Katy and her team are professional at all times.
— Julie
We are nestled in a scenic area just outside Castlewellan, offering convenient on-site parking for visitors
11 Burrenreagh Rd,
BT31 9HH,
Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom