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The best shooting ranges in Manchester

Manchester and Greater Manchester boast some of the best shooting ranges in the UK. No matter whether you're a seasoned shooter or a beginner looking to try something new, the city's shooting ranges offer a safe space to try your hand at this epic sport. There's everything from clay pigeon shooting and indoor firing ranges to gun ranges and archery. Expert guidance is at the forefront of each shooting club, which are all kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure optimum comfort and safety. Read on to find out where you can find the best shooting ranges in Manchester.

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow
  1. Where to try shooting sports in Manchester
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      Point Blank The first simulation shooting range in the UK
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      Heavy Metal Shooting Centre Safe shooting space
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      Manchester Clay Shooting Club Clay pigeon shooting
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      Eccles Archery Club Promoting holistic health
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      Atherton Indoor Range For seasoned shooters and first-timers
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      Bolton Gun Club Air For all levels
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      The Archertype Something a little gentler

Where to try shooting sports in Manchester

Point Blank

The first simulation shooting range in the UK

Point Blank merges a stylish bar with a shooting range, offering tasty food and drinks alongside the chance to try your hand at shooting. Each visit includes a personal range and a dedicated host to assist with shooting. You can compete with friends and stop to chow down on some comfort food snacks such as hot dogs, wings, and nachos, washed down with zesty cocktails. The venue also features regular happy hours and fun events like bottomless brunch.

Heavy Metal Shooting Centre

Safe shooting space

Heavy Metal Shooting Centre, located in Greater Manchester, is a 50-yard indoor shooting range with 11 lanes, including four wheelchair-accessible points. The team here provides proper training with firearms and expert guidance, suitable for solo ventures, families, and corporate groups. Here. you're guaranteed a safe and enjoyable shooting experience with knowledgeable range officers who offer comprehensive safety and handling instructions.

Manchester Clay Shooting Club

Clay pigeon shooting

Manchester Clay Shooting Club Worsley is set in over 400 acres of picturesque woodland and is managed by a dedicated team of friendly staff and professional instructors. It's run by David Lloyd, a representative of Great Britain and England in clay pigeon shooting since 1979, and because of this, the club has become one of the top shooting grounds in the UK.

Eccles Archery Club

Promoting holistic health

Eccles Archery Club is all about building a community of keen archery enthusiasts. They go above and beyond to promote physical well-being and mental focus while offering a welcoming environment for all skill levels to learn, compete, and enjoy archery. The club serves as a holistic health and wellness hub, inspiring discipline, resilience, and teamwork through a love of the sport.

Atherton Indoor Range

For seasoned shooters and first-timers

Atherton Indoor Range offers top facilities and experiences for both seasoned shooters and those wanting to give it a go for the first time. This indoor range is open to everyone without needing a membership or prior experience. Here, staff support you and provide expert advice on equipment purchases, plus guns can also be hired for trial before buying.

Bolton Gun Club Air

For all levels

Bolton Gun Club Air provides the perfect facilities for air gun shooters of all skill levels. The range includes traditional paper scoring targets, knock-down field targets, and towers for head-to-head competitions. There are two 50-yard ranges: one for general target shooting and another for field target shooting. There's also a dedicated archery range with 15 and 18-metre lanes for both recreational and competitive use.

The Archertype

Something a little gentler

The Archertype offers something a little different: dodgeball blended with archery in a game known as archery tag. It's suitable for all types of groups and is similar to tag but with the added thrill of using foam-tipped arrows. The venue provides open sessions, private bookings, and corporate events, making it a perfect choice for spending time with friends or meeting new, like-minded people.

Shooting ranges – About the guide

Shooting ranges in Manchester  - Our guide to the best shooting ranges in Manchester is updated regularly. If you know of a great shooting range in Manchester that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to the best shooting ranges in Manchester. Have you visited any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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