Ye Olde Delph Bowmen

Indoor Venues

St. Peters Parish Office, Bolton

Our Bolton venue is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed indoor shoot, providing a great opportunity for members to practise, socialise, and refine their skills in a welcoming environment. With a shooting range of up to 25 yards, this venue is ideal for both casual shooting and friendly competition.

This venue is open to all current members of Ye Olde Delph Bowmen and the NFAS. Monthly club competitions are held here, offering a light-hearted challenge and a chance to test yourself against fellow archers.

When & Where

Our indoor shoots run every Friday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, giving you 2 hours of shooting time to hone your skills or simply enjoy the company of fellow archers. We're based at St Peters Parish Office, Bolton, with free on-site and on-street car parking available.

A Social & Supportive Space

More than just a place to shoot, our Bolton venue is where members come together to catch up, share laughs, and support each other's progress. Whether you're fine-tuning your technique or simply enjoying the company, you'll always find a warm and friendly atmosphere.

A Variety of Targets & Training Opportunities

We use a range of target faces, providing different challenges to sharpen your skills. Unlike the fast-paced nature of open shoots, this setting allows you to study targets in more detail—perfect for those looking to improve their accuracy and confidence.

Facilities & Equipment

  • Indoor venue - shoot in comfort, whatever the weather!
  • Club equipment available - great for those without their own gear.
  • Limited seating & toilet facilities - making it easy to stay for a full session.
  • If you'd like to learn more about the club, feel free to drop in during one of our indoor shoots!

    Beginner Courses

    New to archery? We run beginner courses at this venue every two months, designed to introduce you to the fundamentals in a safe and structured way. If you're interested in joining a future course, get in touch—we'd love to hear from you!

    Our beginners course runs for 6 weeks, followed by an NFAS sign-off in our outdoor woodland. Our courses are charged at £44 per adult, and £26 per child. We do limit the number of junior places available to 2 people, to ensure that they get the attention they need.

    From the fourth week, you'll be recommended to attain your NFAS membership - not only does this provide the necessary sign-off documentation, but you'll need your card to provide continued insurance after your course finishes. You'll also need it to get club membership at any of the NFAS affiliated clubs in the UK. This is usually £20 for adults, and £10 for children.

    For those who'd like to learn more about the club, feel free to visit our indoor shoot, held at St Peters Parish Office, 347 Church Rd, Bolton BL1 5RR. Free on-site and on-street car parking is available outside the venue.

    Bewsey Islamic Centre

    We're pleased to share that renovations at our previous venue in Bewsey are now complete! As we look towards returning to this venue, we are currently exploring the best way to resume shooting there and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth transition.

    We appreciate your patience while we work through the details and will keep you updated on our progress. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, feel free to get in touch!