Mini Crossbows

It looks and feels like a real crossbow but shoots safe sucker darts. Ideal for the younger shooters but quite at home with all generations. The safety trigger ensures the bow can only shoot when loaded with a sucker dart. With a front and rear sight, this bow is remarkably accurate. Try your skill on our range at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre.

Self-Led Activity

This is a self-led, you will get access to the activity space and all the equipment needed to run a 90 minute session.
As the Leader in Charge you are responsible for the supervision of your group, including ensuring the safety of all participants. You should complete a risk assessment for your activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

For your own safety:

  • wear comfortable clothing suitable for archery – preferably trousers or long shorts and no bare midriffs.
  • wear sensible footwear – trainers are ideal, no flip flops/crocs or open toed shoes
  • remove jewellery.
  • tie back long hair.

Dogs are welcome, where necessary, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Any participants taking part in Rifle Shooting or Laser Tag must present a shooting permission form to the instructor at the start of the activity. This can be found on our documents page, or you can pick up spare paper copies at reception.

This is a legal document – any participant without a signed form will not be able to take part. Please note that the form cannot be signed by the group leader, or any party other than the appropriate parent/guardian.

Refreshments are available during your visit in reception.

Many of our ranged activities do not require any qualification or permit (e.g. Mini Crossbows, Soft Archery,etc.)

Instructors with a national governing body qualification, or relevant scout permit can run ranged activities at Woodhouse Park, following a safety induction from a member of our team.

Dependent upon the activity, relevant qualifications include:

  • NSRA – Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor (Air Rifles) or Higher
  • Archery GB – Instructor or Coach
  • Scout Permit – Archery (Leadership) or Higher

Please note Woodhouse Park may allocate a member of staff to observe some or all of your session.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss using your own instructor.

We cater for all sizes of groups and have a wide variety of activities available.

You can get more information by clicking here.

Our target activities go ahead whatever the weather, so please make sure your group has suitable clothing.

We do not provide storage for valuables or personal belongings, and recommend leaving them at home, or leaving them with a leader or friend who is not taking part in the activity.

Start of Session

Just before the start of your session, go to Reception and you will be given the equipment to take to the mini crossbow range in the Avon Field. Please return this to Reception after your session.

Self-Led Guidance

Related Activities

Archery Bouldering Laser Tag