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Your Christmas Party is sorted with The Big Shoot

Nothing brings a group together quite like the thrill of clay shooting, and this Christmas, The Big Shoot is the perfect way to swap the usual office do for something everyone will actually remember.

Whether you're the office manager trying to find the perfect end of year party for your colleagues, or the one friend who is always in charge of getting the gang together at Christmas we make it easy.

Browse our full list of shooting venues and book online in minutes, or if you'd rather talk it through our team is available to help.

people taking part in christmas activity at The Big Shoot
people taking part in christmas activity at The Big Shoot

Not sure where to start?

25 Clay Christmas Party Package
A 25 clay shoot is a great option for Christmas parties with limited time or larger groups. With expert tuition included, it gives beginners and experienced participants a fun, festive experience with plenty of friendly competition.

50 Clay Christmas Party Package
A 50 clay shoot offers a longer, more immersive Christmas party experience, with more opportunities to improve your skills and challenge friends, family or colleagues. It’s ideal for groups looking to make clay shooting the main event of their festive celebration.

Book through our team

Looking to organise your next Christmas Party? Then look no further. Either check out our epic list of venues and book through our website, or get in touch with our team via email, phone, or by filling in the contact form.

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FAQs

Have you got questions about how a Christmas Party works at The Big Shoot Then check out our frequently asked questions. If we have missed anything then please get in touch with our team who will happily answer any of your queries.

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How many people can you accommodate for a Christmas Party?

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Group capacities vary depending on the activity and venue. We can arrange events for small teams as well as much larger groups. Let us know your expected numbers and preferred location, and we’ll recommend the most suitable options.

Are the activities suitable for mixed-ability groups?

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Yes. Most experiences are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced participants. Instructors will explain everything before you begin and help everyone take part at a level they feel comfortable with. Please tell us about any mobility, accessibility or medical requirements when enquiring so we can help you choose a suitable venue.

Is food included with group bookings?

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Food is not normally included unless it is specifically stated in your package. Catering may be available as an optional extra at selected venues and usually needs to be arranged in advance.

Can you provide food and drinks afterwards?

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Selected venues can provide food and drinks before or after your experience, with options ranging from light refreshments to more substantial group catering. Availability and costs vary, so please ask when making your enquiry.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

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Yes. A deposit is required to secure your chosen date. The remaining balance is due when you confirm your final numbers, at least four weeks before the event. If you book within four weeks of your event date, full payment will be required at the time of booking.

How do we pay?

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You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal or direct bank transfer.

When do we need to confirm our final numbers?

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Final numbers usually need to be confirmed at least four weeks before your event date. We’ll confirm the exact deadline when your booking is arranged.

Customer Reviews

Don't just take our word for it — here's what our customers across the UK and Ireland have to say about their experience, from first-timers to regulars back for another session.

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  • "Brilliant and easy to use"

    Jamie

  • "I didn’t have to wait long to get through to a person when I was trying to book for Boxing Day. Josh was great - explained exactly what was happening and I had the booking sorted by the end of the day as he promised. "

    Fiona W.

  • "Everything was easy to book and good description of how the day should go and the instructor to liaise with on the day"

    Robert M.

  • "Good website. Clear information and easy to book"

    Janice C.

  • "Easy to book and good value looking forward to it "

    Stephen W.

  • "Fantastic venue set in a lovely area. Light refreshments available, we took a coffee round with us. The staff were so down to earth and friendly, we'd never been clay pigeon shooting before and our guide was very knowledgeable and helped us ultimately hit the majority of the clays with his expert advise and tips. Can't recommend highly enough."

    Teri K.

  • "Website was so easy to use Couldn’t recommend enough. Simple and we had a brilliant day. "

    Stephen S.

  • "easy to navigate and book on, very professional"

    Malcolm R.

  • "Had a great time, we had Steve as our instructor and we had a great experience with him. Will be doing it again. "

    Anthony W.

  • "What an awesome experience, everyone was so friendly. The passion, enthusiasm warmth and happiness of the instructor was infectious. Anyone thinking of doing clay pigeon shooting, check out these guys first, you won’t be disappointed. Keep doing what you’re doing amazing. Thank you"

    Linda O.

  • "Third time booking through the big shoot. "

    Ashley M.

  • "We had a great time at Findon. Lots of fun for myself and family. "

    Eve J.

  • "The instructor was absolutely brilliant and full of knowledge, experience and really patient. Absolutely great experience and will do it again. Would recommend to all"

    Mark S.

  • "The day was great and Gavin our instructor was excellent. We will definitely booking again!"

    Sam V.

  • "Dave was a fantastic instructor! We took our wives with us so they wouldn't mind us spending a load of dough on our new hobby! It worked a treat. Dave ran them through eye position and techniques that worked a treat! Us lads a great time too. Fun and laughs all the way. Cant recommend strongly enough. Great stuff"

    Andrew C.

  • "Had a great day, instructor was brilliant 🤩 even let my son use done of my shots, he has a slight disability, but the instructor was great with him 👍"

    Phil R.

  • "Instructor was top notch, very helpful and made it very fun whilst fitting on the safety. Would definitely recommend"

    Ryan D.

  • "We all had a great time. All of the gents working were polite and chatty. Barry was the star of the show,. What a brilliant instructor "

    Alexandra

  • "It was a little difficult to navigate and find information about where each big shot location was. Additionally, it would be great if there was information about how long each package was approximately take. "

    Alexis C.

  • "Booked for the second year running as we had a great team event day last year and we had just as good a day - Mick is a great instructor who makes the day easier with great advice and coaching and a lot of fun and banter. We will be coming back and would recommend to all."

    Dean M.

  • "Easy to book. "

    B L.

  • "Excellent helpful and friendly service"

    Gail S.

  • "Booking easy and professional sorted out a date change for me with no problem"

    Brian W.

  • "Paul was an amazing instructor and had us up and hitting clays very quickly!"

    Ben N.

  • "A great introduction to shooting. We’ll be back."

    Andrew F.

  • "Firstly we had our safety briefing that was clear informative. The lesson was great, even as first timers we went away having hit some clays. The air rifles were set out to make it fun yet challenging. Overall an enjoyable time with a very friendly instructor who made you feel at ease and very welcome."

    Warren F.

  • "I have rebooked since I first went last Sunday 6th September which was from start to finish a brilliant experience. The instructor made myself and partner feel welcome and give us a great experience. Would definitely recommend as the instructor made the experience brilliant to which has made us book again "

    Sean R.

  • "Nigel the instructor was spot on, he was very patient considering none of our group of 4 had shot before. 10/10 "

    Matthew N.

  • "Fabulous first experience Al was our instructor. Small group of 3 of us. He was patient and friendly, and made me feel comfortable with the shot gun. I was startled to hit a fair few of the clays, and would highly recommend the experience. "

    Holly

  • "We had a wonderful afternoon under the expert and patient guidance and instruction from John. We were celebrating a 60th birthday for my husband. A fabulous afternoon and we loved it. Thanks John!"

    Sarah M.

  • "I organised an event for a corporate day and it was great. The staff were super friendly and attentive and made sure that my customers all left with a smile on their face. Breakfast in the morning was brilliant and we got plenty of time to have a go at all the different shooting stations. Really happy with the team"

    Joe M.

  • "Excellent. Quick response. Would recommend to friends and use again "

    Sheila W.

  • "Really well organised and great way to easily get some shooting experience Simon was a great instructor and really helped us gain confidence quickly as we’d never shot before "

    Thomas W.

  • "Fantastic shoot! My 19-year-old had four friends over for the weekend, and this was sprung on them. Only one had ever fired a shotgun before—and that was many years ago. Loads of excitement. We definitely need to do that again!"

    Andrew N.

  • "The booking advisor was really helpful and quick. The instructor (I think pete) was great, he made it fun and safe. "

    Jonathan D.

  • "We booked for a group of 5. From start to finish it was fantastic and faultless!! Special mention to Stewart our instructor, he was fantastic. We finished off with some food and a drink in the bar. 10/10 all round. Will definitely be booking again. "

    Kieran G.

  • "Excellent hours shooting, with plenty of different targets to try, and excellent equipment."

    David M.

  • "Absolutely brilliant day. All aspects of gun safety etc could not be faulted. Instructor very friendly knowledgable. Would recommend it to anyone."

    Pam B.

  • "Wow, what an experience for us both! Oliver was fantastic and made the whole shoot not only enjoyable but his advice certainly helped us on our first shoot! Highly recommended and we can’t wait to have another go, many thanks. "

    Howard S.

  • "Had a great time shooting and quad biking, instructors were friendly and helpful. Every one enjoyed themselves."

    Matthew S.

  • "Brilliant experience for husbands birthday it was fantastic he loved it and I hit my first target first time shooting "

    Kelly E.

  • "Great experience for my Grandsons. Jay was excellent and encouraged my youngest grandson who was struggling until he had some succes"

    Alan C.

  • "Tony’s explanation of the safety features and equipment was very interesting and guidance using the gun was perfect which resulted in a very enjoyable afternoon. The bacon roll and cups of coffee was a bonus prior to the shooting with an unexpected hearty hot meal and desert afterwards in the best of environments (Shooting lodge). Very present hosts who couldn’t do enough for you. It was a substitute venue as the requested first choice was cancelled last min but was by far a better venue with outstanding facilities."

    Gary M.

  • "Did this with my granddaughters who where very nervous, But after a short while and very encouraging help from Sarah they soon relaxed and found the day very rewarding, A BIG thank you to Sarah for her help , patience, and learning/ teaching skills the girls have not stopped talking about such a fantastic day, Keep up the great work, I wish everywhere we went were like this today visiting was a real treat , Thank you for such a enjoyable experience "

    Darren B.

  • "12 boys on a stag, all really enjoyed the shooting experience. Both instructors on the day were brilliant "

    Daniel C.

  • "Brilliant. Please thank Chris,he was an excellent instructor,very approachable,experienced,knowlegeable and genuinely a nice man.We will certainly comeback and recommend to friends."

    Henryk M.

  • "An excellent experience! Thank you to Frank my instructor who was very good and very encouraging. "

    Jamie P.

  • "Great place for entertainment, we had some good fun for our stag weekend. Recommended. "

    A S.

  • "The shoot was fantastic. Instructor was an absolute gentleman. Couldn't have had better. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely be back. Many thanks "

    Mark W.

  • "Really straightforward, no problems and easily understood "

    James w.

  • "Excellent service. I needed to amend the timing of the shoot and this was facilitated immediately. Highly recommended !"

    Dave P.

  • "Very easy to navigate and clear avaiobilty"

    Michelle M.

  • "Keep Malcom forever he was a great instructor, made us feel at ease from the very beginning, when I return I will ask for him again, true gent 😊"

    Matt B.

  • "The website was informative and easy to use."

    Jasmine

  • "Kevin was a fantastic instructor, great guy very friendly and patient, knowledgeable and vary passionate about what he does would definitely recommend this experience "

    Graham H.

  • "Hi, I have to say me and my friend really enjoyed the shooting. Barry, the instructor was fabulous. Defo be back "

    Andrew L.

  • "Our instructor/supervisor Victoria was brilliant. Providing constant feedback on helping improve throughout the session, which made the experience very enjoyable."

    Trisha C.

  • "Website was brilliant and easy to use "

    Bradley S.

  • "We had an absolutely wonderful 90 mins or so with Colin, who was patient, kind, fun and just lovely! We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be coming again sometime. Thank you! "

    Naomi N.

  • "What a fab time we had our instructor was great!"

    Alex C.

  • "Had an amazing time , staff all friendly the instructor was great highly recommend the experience "

    Martin S.

  • "Grandson, Eithan thoroughly enjoyed it! He said the instructor, Mick was brilliant. I think you will be seeing him (& his dad) again soon! Thanks a lot"

    EITHAN E.

  • "So glad I stumbled across this site. We booked a Clay Pigeon Shooting session in Holmfirth for a hen party of complete beginners and I could not recommend it enough. The day was fantastic. The staff and instructors were so helpful and patient and every person in the group managed to hit the clays. The facilities were first class and we all sat round the fire after our shoot discussing when we’re coming again. If anyone has any doubts about booking, don’t, just do it and you will have the best time. Thank you to everyone who helped make our day amazing! "

    Hannah D.

  • "Had a brilliant birthday experience - one to remember. The instructer was really knowledgeable and helpful and the facilities were spot on. A great day out"

    Andrew C.

  • "My husband had a great time and thought the instructor was very good "

    Nigel M.

  • "A fantastic morning, both really enjoyed ourselves and the instructor really helped us and coached us through all elements, a gem of a place"

    James M.

  • "Booking advisor was helpful, quick and friendly. Instructor was great. Friendly and funny and great clear instruction. "

    Jonathan D.

  • "Dawn was very friendly and welcoming and Stu our instructor was brilliant with me and the kids, a great experience Thank you "

    Rich G.

  • "Really easily navigated and simple to find an option in your region. Fantastic experience, highly recommend "

    James w.

  • "Excellent experience for my wife's 60th Birthday. The clay pigeon shooting was something she had always wanted to do. Lee was a great instructor, it was a very good day we will definitely be going back."

    David B.

  • "fantastic day, husband wasn't too sure about the experience before hand but absolutely loved it. Dave the instructor was brill, patient, great tutor. Hubby even hit the 'pigeon' with his 1st shot. down side - he aches today lol !!!😂 lovely bacon sarnie and a good cup of coffee too i enjoyed it just watching "

    Fiona W.

  • "Amazing! Our instructor Simon was lovely, knowledgeable & very helpful. Was a birthday treat for my best friend & something very different."

    Alison

  • "Easy to navigate and book."

    Toni J.

  • "Fantastic experience for a friends birthday. Site easy to find. Stunning woodland. Good parking and facilities. Friendly staff. Thankyou to Colin for information given when I came day before for a reccie. Excellent safety session from Jed. Jed was the star, wonderful instruction and support for novice shooters. Thank you"

    debra r.

  • "Our group of 22 had a great experience at Hertford. Friendly advisors to book and always got back to me with queries. Terry and Simon for our group were great coaches. We will be making this an annual experience!"

    Chetna H.

  • "Fantastic instructor - patient, upbeat and highly knowledgeable. Thank you for a wonderful experience."

    Rachel M.

  • "Instructor Dave absolute legend"

    Mark S.

  • "Mike was an excellent instructor and put us at ease. He was very knowledgeable indeed!"

    Hussein E.

  • "We had an amazing time clay pigeon shooting Nick was amazing very good instructor made us all feel very comfortable and confident to shot, I would recommend Him and the site We are all going back to more "

    Joanne B.

  • "Very easy and efficient to book."

    Mike W.

  • "Great Time Had a fantastic few hours shooting the clays, instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. Would definitely recommend "

    Nathan W.

  • "Very easy to book with all the information provided, great information sent prior to the event regarding location and how to navigate there, on the day it was a fantastic experience for me and my lady, we created memories and I love that, our instructor was a lovely person and he was so attentive and his instruction was pure class... we will be back!"

    Scott J.

  • "The Big Shoot was bought for a Xmas present for my son. He had 20 clays and did very well to hit a few. We added extra clays so his mum and dad could shoot too. Our instructor Terry was funny and very professional. We will definitely go to Hertford Big Shoot again. "

    Jane C.

  • "Quick and simple, confirmation came through within minutes "

    Julian S.

  • "Very easy to book a great day out First time at clay pigeon shooting, and an excellent introduction. The venue was superb, far better than we were expecting, and our party of three all had a wonderful day. We will certainly be returning"

    Stephen B.

  • "Really Really enjoyed this session the instructor was amazing so knowledgable would toally book to do this again "

    Devon R.

  • "Well organised, the instructor was brilliant and very in tune with how nervous my son was and put him at ease immediately. Great experience "

    Julian S.

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