Essex's friendly archery club — all ages, all abilities
Start with a free taster session or sign up for a beginner's course. No experience needed — just enthusiasm.
View Beginners Courses →Access your scores, round guides, shooting times, and all member resources in one place.
Members Area →Find our upcoming open shoots, competitions, and club social events throughout the year.
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Annual outdoor BBQ shoot featuring Albion, Windsor and Windsor 40 rounds with foam TenZone targets. Entry includes a BBQ lunch with medals awarded across multiple categories.
Read more – Owen Hull BBQ Shoot 16th August 2026 →
Indoor multi-round competition combining Worcester, Sandwich and WA18 rounds across three sessions. Compound variations available on foam bosses.
Read more – Worcester Sandwich (WA18, Worcester & WA18) 1st February 2026 →
Indoor Portsmouth round — 60 arrows at 20 yards on 60cm targets across three sessions. Straw bosses for recurve, foam bosses for compound archers.
Read more – Open Portsmouth 30th November 2025 →Braintree Bowmen is an Essex archery club welcoming archers of all ages and experience levels. We shoot outdoors in summer at Blake House Craft Centre and indoors in winter at Gosfield School.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you'll find a warm welcome, great facilities, and friendly coaching here in Essex.
About the Club
April – September
Blake House Craft Centre
Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex CM77 6RA
October – March
Gosfield School
Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Gosfield, Essex CO9 1PF