Experience a full day of traditional arrow making in Essex, guided by a merry band of medieval-style “outlaws.” You will learn authentic techniques such as hand-planing ash, crafting feather fletchings, and using traditional glues to build perfectly balanced arrows. The experience can be tailored to military or re-enactment styles, and you will take home every arrow you create. It’s a unique, hands-on adventure perfect for history lovers, archery fans, or anyone looking for an unforgettable day out.
About the Experience
Archery Experience Days: Step into a fascinating, hands-on day of traditional arrow making in Essex — perfect for history lovers, archery fans, and anyone who enjoys trying something a little different!
Travel back to medieval England and uncover the craft behind creating authentic arrows. Guided by a merry band of “outlaws,” you’ll use time-honoured materials and techniques to produce your very own set of traditional arrows. It’s an immersive historical adventure and a brilliant opportunity to pick up a rare and rewarding skill.
Your full-day course begins with meeting your instructors — resourceful woodland dwellers who live off the land and make everything they need to survive. They will take you through every step of the historical arrow-making process, from hand-planing ash for the shafts and shaping feather fletchings, to boiling traditional glue for final assembly. Throughout the day, you’ll work closely with your mentors to craft well-balanced, beautifully finished arrows, with a break for lunch halfway through.
The experience can even be tailored to your interests — simply let your merry instructors know whether you’d prefer to make medieval military-style arrows or authentic re-enactment versions. Best of all, you’ll take home every arrow you create, ready to show off next time you hit the range.
This traditional arrow-making day is a wonderful treat for archery enthusiasts and anyone curious about medieval life. It also makes a fantastic experience gift — ideal for individuals or groups of friends looking for a truly memorable day out.
