AVALON ARCHERY CLUB

The Avalon Archery Club, based in Street, Somerset, is a small friendly club that is looking to grow. 

All Year Outdoor Range and Winter Indoor Range

Shoot in Beautiful Somerset Countryside

Somerset, and particularly the Isle of Avalon area, has a long and ancient association with archery. The Meare Heath Bow was found in peat working in 1961 and has been dated to approximately 2700BC in the Middle Neolithic period. Our club was formed in 2013 and is representative of the continued interest in Archery in recent years.

News and Dates to Note

Early News
A Clout shoot is being arranged for some time (a Saturday morning) in May. It is proposed that there will be a 100 yard shoot for seniors and a 50 yard shoot for juniors. Wells City Archers have been invited to join in the shoots and it is hoped that some of the archers will attend.
Look out for confirmation of the date in due course and if you aren’t sure what a Cloiut Shoot entails, askm any of the Committee members for information.

Who can shoot?

We welcome anyone who is interested in archery from age 9 upwards regardless of ability and level of expertise. 

In the interests of safety, those new to archery have to first complete one of our Beginners’ Courses, or produce a certificate showing a satisfactory completion of an acceptable similar course.

Returners to archery after a significant period of non-shooting may be requested to pass an assessment by one of our coaches and a charge of £15 will be payable for such a test.

Holders of Archery GB Membership will be welcome to shoot, paying a shooting line fee of £5.

Taster Sessions

For Individuals:


If you are interested in having a Taster Session please contact the Club at info@avalonarcheryclub.co.uk and we will provide more information.


Groups and Organisations:

We will consider providing ‘Have a Go’ sessions for groups, organisations and even at corporate events.  However, in order to ensure such events can be delivered safely there would need to discussion between the Club and the Group/Organisation before the event can take place.  Those interested should express their interest in such an event by contacting the Club.

Beginners’ Courses

Beginners' Courses are for those new to archery. For insurance and safety reasons completion of such a course is compulsory for membership of the Club. Courses are held throughout the year.

Expert Coaching – currently we have one level 1 coach and one level 2 coach within our membership.  They lead our Beginners Courses and Taster Sessions, and provide ongoing guidance and advice to club members.

If you are interested in joining a Beginners’ Course please contact the Club at info@avalonarcheryclub.co.uk and we will provide more information about the dates they are held and the cost.


Where do you meet?

We have an indoor range and an outdoor range at Strode College in Street. Both ranges are registered with Archery GB. The indoor range is inside the Sports Hall and accommodates shooting up to 18metres distance. The outdoor range is on the College/Crispin School playing field to the east of the Sports Hall and can accommodate shoots up to 100metres distance.The map below indicates the location of the Club’s ranges.

The map and directions at the bottom of this page should help you find us.

When do you meet?

During the winter months we meet in the Strode College Sports Hall on Tuesday evenings between 6.00 and 8.00pm. In the Summer months we meet on the Strode College Sports Field on Tuesday evenings ( 6.00 -8.00pm) and all year round we meet on the Sports Field on Saturday mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

The Sports Centre is located at the far end of a large car park on Church Road, Street. Driving along Church Road and passing the Parish Church on your left and the College and Strode Theatre on your right the road turns to the left. Before the mini-roundabout the car park entrance is on your right.  Drive through the car park which narrows and then widens out you will find the Sports Centre straight ahead.

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