Clay shooting in East Sussex

Clay shooting in East Sussex

Clay shooting is the art of recreating a day of live quarry shooting, with the key difference being that you shoot a variety of clay targets instead of live game. One of the benefits of clay shooting is that it can be practiced throughout the year, whereas traditional shooting is seasonal.

About clay shooting in east sussex

Many believe that the best clay days offer close to the same exhilaration of game shooting with the unknown sporting element and anticipation being the difference. As with game shoots, simulated shoots vary somewhat with the most expensive ones employing manual trappers which offers greater variance to automated traps but it comes at a price.

Clay shooting availability in East Sussex

Fenner Country Sports

East Sussex, United Kingdom

Set in the stunning landscape of the Sussex Downs, Fenner Country Sports offers a unique setting in which to shoot a true variety of Simulated Game. Newly established, with extremely competitive prices, we guarantee a day full of great hospitality and warm barrels to keep you entertained. Individual pegs for sale, so you can bring just yourself or a group of friends to enjoy the day. Team days are also available, just use the contact number to arrange a bespoke package, with 4 different types of day on offer, to suit your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Firle Shooting

East Sussex, United Kingdom

After a period of change, with the sad passing of the founder John Newton-Brown, we are now taking bookings for the 2024 season. The shoot is now under new management, looking to carry on the fantastic work done by John and his team. Considered to be one of the finest shooting estates in the country Firle Place is the perfect destination for Simulated Game and Clay Pigeon Shooting in the South. Firle is a beautiful country village nestled in the heart of the Sussex Downs and just 60 miles from London and 10 miles from Brighton. Firle Place is the home of the Gage family and has been for over 500 years. Set at the foot of the Sussex Downs within its own parkland the Estate covers approx. 7500 acres of this stunning part of the South East and includes high ridges and slopes as well as woodland and farmland. **_We tailor days for individuals as well as groups of 8 to 16 people, whether you are an experienced gun or relatively new to the sport._** Using only state-of-the-art Bowman game trailers, as well as individually-placed traps and a wide variety of ‘birds’, Firle offers one of the most realistic simulated shoots in the country. **We have recently introduced 'Open' Beacon Days.** These new simulated game shooting days are for single guns and two’s or threes who will be able to share the drives with other individuals and smaller groups to make up a full squad. This will happen in exactly the same format as our very popular Beacon four-drive day and includes your breakfast and lunch. **_This will make having a great day’s shooting on the Firle Estate even more accessible to even more people._** Please do not hesitate to contact us should you be interested in shooting with us on any of these 'open' dates.  With the simulated game days each team of 6 - 16 guns will be presented thousands of varying "birds" over different drives so we advise at least 350 fibre wad cartridges per person. We can also offer :- PRE-SEASON WARM UPS INDIVIDUAL COACHING TASTER/INTRODUCTION DAYS CORPORATE EVENTS TRAP HIRE TO YOUR OUTSIDE EVENT** You can purchase additional cartridges and essential eye and ear protection should you need.  Please bring your shotgun certificate and insurance (BASC/CPSA/CA etc) with you on arrival or Day Insurance cover is available from us.. Pegs are usually shot as guns in pairs changing over and with peg partners acting as either loaders or scorers or both - the choice is always yours. Non-shooting guests are more than welcome – a nominal amount will be charged to cover meals. For more details of the styles of days and packages please contact us.

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Barelands Simulated Game Days

East Sussex, United Kingdom

This stunning Estate is located in the High Weald AONB just south of Royal Tunbridge Wells and is therefore easily accessible from central London by both car (1hr 15min) and train (55 min from Charing Cross). Over the last few summers, Barelands has developed some enjoyable and varied simulated drives across varied topography which provide guests with the most realistic of simulated targets. The days most commonly cater to teams of ten guests and with prior warning, the drives can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of each group. It is therefore possible to visit and shoot on the Estate with both experienced and novice teams. On arrival at Barelands, guests are greeted in the impressive and renowned shoot room which not only boasts a private distillation plant but also the famous "Land Rover Bar" which rapidly becomes a firm favourite with all. Once in the shoot room, guests are greeted with tea & coffee accompanied by a plethora of stunning breakfast snacks, examples of which can be seen in the suggested menu below. Once all guests have arrived and had sufficient time to enjoy breakfast, a brief yet detailed safety briefing and overview of the day is given, before moving off for the first drive. During the day, guests can expect four diverse drives showing a range of clay pigeons including simulated pheasant, partridge, woocock and duck. Each drive makes use of the unique topography and picturesque surroundings. Between drives, guests can enjoy a walk providing plenty of time to enjoy the natural surroundings and each other's company while all equipment is transported to the next drive and positioned on your peg. While the shooting is of course the focus of the day, huge emphasis is placed on the catering with two "elevenses" being enjoyed. These consist of freshly prepared snacks with fine drinks from the Estate’s own brewery & distillery between each drive. In addition to this, the day culminates with an extensive feast over fire and coals, showcasing the impressive skills of the catering teams which are well complemented by the heritage breeds and organic produce reared on the Barelands Estate. Once the shooting is complete, teams find themselves back at the shoot room enjoying a refreshing drink while reminiscing over the day's entertainment. If indeed this might be of any further interest, please do not hesitate to enquire.

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Plumpton College

East Sussex, United Kingdom

A college pleaded shoot running over 2000 acres. We cater for both simulated clay and drivers game days. These days are planned and carried out by students that are training to be the next generation of gamekeepers. Here at the college we pride ourselves with working with leading industry professionals.

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