What to do and see in Dorset, England: The Best Shooting Ranges

Welcome to the Target Sports Centre LTD, opened July 2010, the facility enjoys the benefit of both a home office approved club "The Tunnel Target Sports Club" and a commercial entity. We are proud to be affiliated to the National Rifle Association at Bisley and aim to provide an all-round outstanding service and range facilities for air-gun, Small bore and Full bore shooting. We are delighted that all our staff are qualified NSRA and NRA range officers, this means that you can be sure that a consistent standard of excellence is maintained throughout the centre. The Target Sports Centre offers training facilities at all levels from the novice, the elite including Team GB and Quality Assured Maritime Firearms Competency assessments. Our dedicated team of instructors and range officers enable us to maintain our centre of excellence.

Clay shooting instruction just outside of the village of Pimperne, near Blandford Forum. Ideal for Corporate days, fund raising events or for those looking for an entertaining day for friends and family. Our Shooting Instructors (CPSA Qualified) are available to teach beginners or assist experienced shots.

Clay pigeon shooting Experience, Shooting lessons for individuals , corporate groups and Families to experience all the thrills of clay shooting in safe environment with qualified instructor all equipment included no license necessary .aa shooting school ideal for one to one shooting lessons or fun day with friends or family. everyone welcome all equipment provided quality instruction whether you a complete novice or a seasoned gun looking to improve. a short drive through beautiful Dorset from bournemouth or weymouth in the south, salisbury to the east or yeovil to the west great weekend destination from the hubbub of london to tranquility of Dorset less than 2 hours drive, Stay glamming ,B&B or Hotel with thrill of shooting clays. Stag Weekends, Family breaks at a lovely country house live the dream your own Downton abbey experience compleat with shoot partie

Woodland Weaponry in Dorset PRE – BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – please do not visit us without booking! Insight Activities have 2 woodland locations. We are based in a gorgeous private woodland in the New Forest and also in Tolpuddle Dorset. We are a small company not a large mulit activity center. We specialise in authentic woodland activities : Archery, Archery Combat TAG, Rifle Crossbow Shooting, Axe Throwing and giant Catapults in the New Forest & Dorset. Our outdoor activity company has been featured twice on TV in the past year highlighting our unique activities and refreshingly different approach – We are not a large scale commercial outfit, we are small, authentic and offer a more intimate New Forest experience. Insight activities provide unique and fun outdoor activities within the new forest, Hampshire and in Tolpuddle, Dorset. If you're looking for some of the best things to do then please read on. We offer activities for individuals, couples, families, stag and hen dos, private parties, corporate events and mobile activity supply for events. We have consistently excellent customer reviews and are proud to be awarded the Tripadvisor certificate of excellence in 2016. Archery: We run two gorgeous woodland Archery ranges. One in the new forest and another in Dorset. Both use professional quality bows, the same as those used in the Olympics! Our belief is that when introducing a beginner to archery you should offer the best equipment and coaching possible to help ensure success. We offer archery lessons and courses in the new forest, Hampshire and in Tolpuddle, Dorset. Our archery range is progressive, increase distance, bow power, have a competition and shoot for tiny balloons as your archery skills improve. You are active for the full hour, no rotating your go. Our archery range is run by a professional ArcheryGB coach. Ages 6+. Crossbows: If you fancy yourself as ‘Daryl’ from ‘The Walking Dead’ then join insight activities for some Zombie killing action in the woods. We will be slaying zombies with Rifle Crossbows fitted with a magnified scope to help you shoot a Zombies head at 25m! Ages 12+ Axe Throwing: Connect with your inner warrior and experience the medieval activity of Axe Throwing in the new forest. We use custom made throwing axes and provide excellent tuition to ensure your success. A safe and fun activity in the new forest for all aged 12+. Archery Combat TAG Essentially Archery meets Paintball in this exciting new form of Archery combat game. Swap static targets for moving ones as you chase your friends around the woods trying to ‘tag’ them with specially designed ‘safe’ arrows. Hunger games for real, the most fun youre ever likely to have with a bow and arrow! Wild Snake Walks New Forest We are the only local company qualified to run exclusive, guided wild snake walks within the new forest, Hampshire. These unique guided walks are lead by a professional and licensed Ecologist. A unique new forest guided walk lead by an ecologist where you will find, identify and even handle new forest snakes in the wild, we have a dedicated study site to ensure we find some fascinating reptilian residents. The data we collect on our walks goes to Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and contributes directly to habitat conservation in the New Forest. An excellent location if you're looking for fun and exciting things to do in the new forest, Hampshire or Dorset. Activities for individuals, couples and families, fun things to do with the kids, unique birthday parties, stag and hen do activities, corporate events. Our New Forest woods are located just 10 minutes from Sandy Balls holiday park, 25 minutes from Bournemouth, 25 minutes from Salisbury, 30 minutes from Christchurch, 30 minutes from Lyndhurst. Our Dorset wood is located just 10 minutes from Monkey World, 10 minutes from Bovington Tank Museum, 15 minutes from Dorchester, 25 minutes from Poole and 25 minutes from Weymouth. Dog friendly – well behaved dogs welcome. Mobile range Insight activities also run a mobile activity range and can supply archery, crossbows, axe throwing and Archery TAG for mobile events and private parties. Booking – PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Minimum age for Archery and Guided walks is 6+, 10+ for Archery TAG and 12+ for Crossbows and Axe throwing.

Experience the thrill of shooting your first clay at Purbeck Shooting School. Known not only for its beauty and picturesque location, the quality of target presentation is second to none. Purbeck Shooting School is a previous winner of the prestigious title ‘Shooting Ground of the Year’. We cater for individual lessons, family sessions, group bookings, stag & hen parties 'Have a Go' sessions and general practice.

Welcome to probably the most complete outdoor activity centre in the UK. Here at Gorcombe we now boast a fleet of some 70+ vehicles, more than 10 different activities, open 7 days a week with fulltime fully trained staff. Due to the dire situation the Farming Industry found itself in the Meaden family were forced into a "diversify or bust" problem back in the 1990s. Thankfully they picked the right mix and now lay on a centre like no other in the country. The approach of a safe excitement in a relaxed atmosphere is what we all crave, but it seems so hard to find, with all the safety requirements we now face. But the 19 years of experience has enabled Gorcombe to do just this. Every activity has been designed by our fun-loving, adrenaline-seeking extreme sports team, with their sense of adventure and humour you will be guaranteed a fantastic time no matter which activity you choose.

Best outdoor skills provider in Dorset. High quality instruction in a stunning part of Dorset.