About this tour
When Ben from our BugBitten team pitched up at Polowood in the South Downs, we found a proper multi-sport shooting ground spread across ten acres of woodland. The 4.5-hour session runs you through clay pigeon shooting, archery, axe throwing, and air rifle work — all with qualified instructors who actually give you their time because groups are pre-booked and capped. It's the kind of place that takes stag dos, corporate teams, and curious first-timers seriously, with basic facilities (refreshments, toilets) on-site. If you've ever wondered what you'd be like with a shotgun or an axe, this is the no-frills way to find out.
Highlights
- Ten acres of woodland setting — feels more adventure than shooting range
- Four different disciplines in one session keeps momentum high
- Pre-booked groups mean instructors know you, not herding crowds
- Qualified staff actually watch and correct your technique
- All kit provided — show up empty-handed, leave with stories
- Space to hold stag dos, corporate teams, or solo learners
- On-site amenities keep you from driving to a café between disciplines
What to expect
Expect to arrive at a proper woodland site — it's working countryside, not a manicured range. Ben's session kicked off with a full safety briefing (they don't mess about here), then rotated through stations. Each discipline gets you hands-on quickly; instructors aren't interested in long speeches. Clay pigeon shooting is the headline act and eats the most time, but the variety stops it feeling repetitive. The axe throwing and archery break things up nicely, and air rifles let you dial in focus if your shoulder's tired.
Pacing depends on your group size, but pre-booking means no queuing behind randos. The woodland setting genuinely adds to it — it feels less corporate, more like mates doing something different on a weekend. Ground conditions are worth noting if it's been wet; ten acres and activity stations mean muddy boots are realistic.
What travellers say
- Qualified instructors give real attention, not assembly-line coaching
- Four sports in one session beats doing one thing for 4.5 hours
- Woodland setting feels less industrial-range, more outdoorsy
- Pre-booked groups eliminate random crowds and wasted time
- All equipment supplied — no hidden kit hire costs
- Not pregnant-traveller friendly due to safety restrictions
- Moderate fitness genuinely needed; it's four hours on your feet
- Weather and muddy ground can make day uncomfortable or dicey
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly for stag and hen groups who want an activity that actually does something (not just gets you drunk), corporate teams bonding over something tangible, and anyone curious about shooting sports who wants proper tuition without joining a club. Small groups mean instructors can tailor difficulty and pace.
It's physically active — you're standing, concentrating, handling kit for 4.5 hours, so moderate fitness isn't optional. Pregnant travellers shouldn't attend (safety rules, not snobbery). Weather affects clay shooting and outdoor comfort; bring a jacket. Walking between stations across ten acres means waterproof footwear is smart. Group sizes range from two to forty, so booking a pair feels intimate, but a forty-person corporate do will feel less personal. Ask ahead about what's actually included — equipment and tuition are confirmed, but meals or extras may cost more.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.