This document provides information about activities and facilities available at a family-run venue established in 1989. The venue started as a clay shooting ground and has expanded over the years to include other activities like air rifles, archery, off-roading, dune buggies and quad bikes. It offers packages for corporate events, private groups and families. The venue prides itself on customer safety, enjoyment and satisfaction. It is situated in the North Bedfordshire countryside near major roads and towns.

1. We are the ultimate venue for
Corporate Entertainment
Family Days Out
Those Special Occasions
Clay Target Shooting
4 x 4 Off Roading
Dune Buggies
Air Rifles
Archery
Quad Bikes

2. We are a family run business established in 1989. Originally set up as
a Clay Shooting Ground the business has developed over the years to
encompass, air rifles, archery, 4x4 off road driving, dune buggies and
quad bikes.
We pride ourselves on having developed the business to cater for all,
corporate parties, private groups, families and those who just want to
come along and have ago.
We are totally customer focused, safety conscious and professional.
Our aim is for you, the customer, to have a fun and enjoyable day out.
Our business has grown through recommendation and client’s coming
back time after time. We have achieved this through giving customers
the most hospitable and exhilarating day possible.
Situated in the North Bedfordshire Countryside, within easy reach of
the A1 and M1. North London and Birmingham are but an hours’
drive, our closest town is Bedford which has mainline train station.
We are also well positioned for local overnight accommodation.

3. Our Shooting Lodge provides a relaxed and laid back environment for
you to start your visit. We give a warm welcome with free tea and
coffee available throughout the day.
The restaurant provides food, cooked to order, from a light bite to a
fully blown meal. For corporate and private groups, by prior
arrangement, we can lay on a buffet to a fully blown silver service
four course lunch or dinner; the choice is yours.
In addition, once your activities have finished, you are welcome to
order alcoholic drinks from the bar, soft drinks are available
throughout the day.

4. For Business and Pleasure
If you are a business looking to say thank you to your customers;
maybe have that monthly meeting in a different location, followed by
team building; or rewarding your sales teams. We offer complete
seminar facilities and breakout rooms.
The day will be arranged to suite your requirements and time scales in
order to achieve your objectives.
We have seminar facilities for up to 60 delegates. We can cater for
groups up 200 on activities.
We welcome prospective clients to come and look round the estate
and discuss your requirements with us. We have received many
accolades the most recent being acknowledged as one of the top ten
Shooting Schools in the UK by The Field magazine.

5. Private Groups
We are totally family focused and have specific packages for the
under 18’s, who can come and have a go at our three target
disciplines, Clay Target Shooting, Archery and Air Rifles, minimum age
is 8 years old and minimum height is 4ft.
For the over eighteens we can bespoke a day to suite you.
We are happy to give lessons on a specific activity, or we can arrange
multi-activities either over a couple of hours or for a whole day.
All our instructors are fully qualified and we carry comprehensive
insurance.
The minimum age for motorized activities is 17 years old.

6. Example Itinerary for a Multi Activity Day
9:30am Guests arrive to a warm welcome with tea, coffee and bacon rolls. This
provides you with all of the energy required to maximise the enjoyment of the
morning’s activities.
9:50am Welcome introduction and briefing. One of our senior coaches will introduce
you to your instructors for the day, announce the teams (your decision or we
can do it for you), discuss basic safety and issue everyone with the relevant
safety equipment.
10:00am Your group, escorted by our highly experienced instructor, will progress to
one of our many layouts. Groups may start on one of the target activities ~
clay shooting, archery or Air rifles alternatively go straight onto the motorized
activities (please pick two of the following for the group) ~ 2 seater dune
buggies, quad bikes and 4 x 4 off road course. Wherever you start, each group
will spend sufficient time on all of the activities throughout the day to master
each discipline and have a superb time
12:30pm All groups return to the “All Seasons Restaurant” for a three course lunch that
will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. We can cater for vegetarians (if
required) and our highly experienced chefs will produce a menu fit for royalty.
2:00pm Having rejuvenated yourself, it’s back to the activities. A competition can be
organized to span all activities on an individual, group or departmental basis,
however you decide, this will determine the winners of the day.
3:30pm As a finalé to the day, we provide a fast and fun flurry. A barrage of targets is
thrown at a team of guns who have to work fast and together as a team to
“dust” all the targets.
4:30pm With the activities completed, it’s back to the Shooting Lodge where
homemade cakes will be served along with your tea or coffee. We can also
open the bar (shooting and alcohol do not mix). It is now time for the results of
your activities to be announced and where accolades are lavished on the well
deserving winners and humor abounds when the wooden spoon is announced
(if appropriate).
5.00pm Depart at your leisure

7. Example Itinerary for a 2 hour Clay Shoot
9:30am Guests arrive to a warm welcome with limitless tea, coffee and bacon rolls. This
provides you with all of the energy required to maximise the enjoyment of the
morning’s activities.
9:50am Welcome introduction and briefing. One of our senior coaches will introduce you
to your instructor for the day, announce the teams (your decision or we can do it
for you), discuss basic safety and issue everyone with the relevant safety
equipment.
10:00am Your group, escorted by our highly experienced instructor, will progress to one of
our many layouts. With your Shotgun “in hand” the Instructor will show you how
to stand and mount the gun correctly. In a very short period of time you will have
learnt sufficient to “dust” your first clay ~ a truly exhilarating experience.
A competition can be organized to an individual, group or departmental basis, to
determine the winners of the day.
12:00pm With the activity completed, it’s back to the Shooting Lodge for a welcome cup of
tea or coffee. We can also open the bar (shooting and alcohol do not mix). It is
now time for the results of your activity to be announced and where accolades are
lavished on the well deserving winner.
12:30pm Depart at your leisure

8. Clay Target Shooting
Whether you are a novice or experienced shooter, an individual or group, we have the space
and verity of targets for all. With in excess of 100 traps to launch targets from our 120 foot
towers, to more novice targets we can ensure that we put together a layout that suites your
requirements and ability.
For novices we will provide all the equipment you need and guidance from qualified
instructors, to ensure you break as many targets as possible. Subject to a minimum age of 8
years old and height of four foot we have a variety of shotguns to match your stature to
ensure comfort and enjoyment.
If you are a group of experience shots we can put together a layout to your specifications and
provide escorts or qualified referees to score your shoot and guide you around the ground.
If you are looking at a multi-activity event then we would highly recommend Clay Target
shooting to be part of it. We are happy to arrange sessions from an hour to a whole day but
would suggest for novices that a two hour session would be the maximum.
Clay Target shooting is a great team activity and is ideal for groups; family and friends;
entertaining clients; rewarding customers; birthday treats and team building.

9. 4x4 off Road Course
Many people own 4x4 vehicles, but few will actually use them for what they are designed for,
serious off roading. Our course offers you this opportunity, using our vehicles, a Land Rover
Defender, Discovery and Range Rover.
The course covers steep hills, tight turns, rutted tracks and, depending on the weather, water
splashes and mud, not to mention the see-saw. Often done blind folded, with friends or
colleagues giving verbal instructions as to where to turn, this can be truly exhilarating for all.
We don’t insist you drive the vehicle blindfolded, but it adds an extra dimension to your
experience.
Next to clay target shooting this is our most popular activity, often put together to make a
multi-activity event.
The minimum age for the activity is 17 and we do not insist you have a driving license; we
have both manual and automatic vehicles.

10. Dune Buggies
These are by no means everyday vehicles, built for two people in a space frame chassis and
powered by a motorbike engine; these buggies are about as much fun as you can have on
four wheels. We have a bespoke off road track for these buggies, the course itself changes
with the seasons, during the summer it tends to be dry and fast, wet weather will bring
puddles, mud and plenty of skidding.
This is a very popular activity on its own as well as being combined with others. You don’t
need a driving license, but you do need to be at least 17 years old.
If you are looking at a group booking then twinning this with 4x4 off roading will keep the
group in the same area and allow plenty of opportunities for spectators and taking pictures.
NB: Dune Buggies have restricted availability during the winter months and adverse weather
conditions for safety reasons, please ask when booking.

11. Quad Bikes
We challenge you to take our Quad Bikes over the bespoke obstacle course; this activity is
not so much about speed, but skill and precision. If you find the obstacle course too much we
can take you on a nature trail through the estate.
This activity is more often than not included with multi-activity events especially for
corporate groups as it is a great event to score, and provides plenty of laughs and photo
opportunities.
This is a great event to combine with either one of the other motorized events, especially for
groups, as it takes place in the same area.

12. Air Rifles
Our Air Rifle range offers a multitude of targets to shoot at, with the opportunity to have
several people shooting at the same time it will keep everyone active.
This is a very popular event with our younger visitors and those groups looking to book a
multi-activity event. The skill set for a high score is very different from that of a shotgun so is
a great leveler.

13. Archery
Out of all our target sports Archery always produces the most laughs. You may think this is an
easy activity, but it requires a definite technique to get it right and it is trying to perfect this
that produces the laughs.
This is a great activity for families, corporate days and groups of friends either as a
standalone event or part of a multi-activity day. We have a variety of bows so whatever your
stature we will be able to accommodate you, subject to a minimum age of 8 and 4 ft in
height.
The targets are placed about 20 meters away from you and once you have mastered the
technique and your aim you will be on target.
Our qualified instructors will demonstrate the technique and assist you in achieving your best
possible score.

14. Food Options
The Bar Menu
Meals are freshly prepared to order so please allow at least half an hour for us to prepare. Any meals
not on the set menu will be charged accordingly.
Please see our ‘Specials Board” for additional meals
Freshly Cut Sandwiches
Ham & Salad
Cheese & Salad
Cheese & Tomato with Onion or Pickle
Egg mayonnaise with Salad Leaves
Tuna mixed with Mayo, Onion and Red Pepper
Tuna Mayonnaise and Cucumber
Fried Egg
Bacon
Sausage
Triple~Decker Sandwiches
Bacon Special ~ Filled with Salad
Bacon and Egg
Sausage and Egg
Sausage and Bacon
Sausage, Bacon and Egg
Toasties
With Cheese plus ONE of the following:
Ham, Tomato or Onion
Light Meals
Beans on Toast (two slices)
2 Fried Eggs on Toast
1 Fried Egg with Chips
2 Fried Eggs with Chips

15. Full Meals
Scrambled Egg on Toast with Bacon
Omelette with Salad
Tomato, Cheese, Onion or Mushrooms
Full English Breakfast ~ with Two slices of Toast
Sausage, Bacon, Egg and Chips
Sausage, Egg and Chips
Ham, Double Egg and Chips
Scampi, Chips and Peas
Chicken Nuggets, Chips and Beans
Beef Lasagne with Salad
Ham or Cheese Salad(mixed salad with pickles & 2 slices of Bread and Butter)
Cottage Pie with Peas
Chilli Con Carne with Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice
Jacket Potato with a Choice of Filings:
Cheese
Beans
Chicken, Bacon and Sweetcorn
Tuna Mayonnaise
Side Orders
Portion of Chips
2 Slices of Toast and Marmalade
Bread and Butter
Extra Portions to be added to existing meals only
Beans Bacon
Egg Sausage
Mushrooms Cheese
Sweets
Homemade Cake (Per Slice) Muffins ~ Various Flavours

16. Restaurant Dining
Set Dinner Options
Please note when choosing your meal options for your Event it is I item from each course only per set group
Based on minimum of 12 people
Starters
Prawn Marie Rose
Farmhouse Pate
Smoked Mackerel
(V)Egg Mayonnaise
(V)Stuffed Peppers
Main Menu Options
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Served with roast potatoes and a selection of seasonal vegetables
Roast of the day
Local meat served with crispy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Breast
Cooked in a delicious creamy sauce and served with rice or seasonal vegetables
(V) Vegetable Lasagne
Served with a mixed salad
(V) Mixed Salad
Freshly made, mixed leaf salad, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, peppers and
lightly drizzled in olive oil and seasoning. Served with bread and butter.
Desserts
Apple Pie
Apple or Rhubarb Crumble
Bread and Butter Pudding
Fruit Salad
Vanilla Ice Cream
A selection of cheese and biscuits are available as an extra course
Coffee and mints will also be served if requested

17. Based on a minimum of 12 people
Set Buffet Options
Please choose one of the following set buffet options.
Hot Buffet
A hearty selection of warming foods including: Oven baked jacket potatoes with homemade
chili con carne, beans, cheese topping, chicken wings, farmhouse sausage rolls, egg
mayonnaise rice, pasta & fresh salad dishes, and crusty bread.
Meats from the Grill
A selection of meats cooked on the grill: Burgers, sausages, marinated chicken strips, lamb
satay on skewers and served with a selection of rice, egg mayonnaise, pasta salad, beetroot,
coleslaw and pickled onions and crusty bread.
Based on a minimum of 6 people
Cold Buffet
This offers a Choice of two cold meats: Ham and Beef. With a variety of salads: Rice and pasta
dishes, egg mayonnaise, coleslaw, beetroot and accompanying pickles mustards, sauces and
crusty Bread.
Sandwich Buffet
Here we have a selection of freshly made sandwiches in brown and white breads, sausage
rolls and crisps.

18. One Course Meal Options
One choice only
Soup of the day
Hearty homemade broth, a meal in a bowl served with bread and butter
Homemade Cottage Pie
Delicious homemade cottage pie served with three seasonal vegetables.
Lasagna
Served with a crispy salad.
Beef Hot Pot
This hearty beef hot pot is served with three seasonal vegetables.
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Meaty and tasty with a crusty topping, creamed potatoes and two seasonal vegetables
Jacket Potato
With Beans and cheese topping and served with a salad, coleslaw and bread and butter

19. If you would like to discuss the availability of activities and dates please call Tess
on 01234 708893, or alternatively email: eventbookings@sportingtargets.co.uk
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm
or dusk if earlier
Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Wednesday (Summer Time) Open till 8.00pm
Minimum Age
Shooting, Archery, Air Rifle 8 years old
(Minimum height 4ft)
4x4, Dune Buggies, Quad Bikes 17 years old
All activities are supervised by qualified instructors and all protective
equipment and consumables are provided.
All activities can be mixed and matched to customer’s requirements and all are
subject to availability.
We are happy to photograph your event, so let us know when you book.
Dress Code, we recommend that you dress for the weather, with sensible shoes.
Sporting Targets Limited
Knotting Lane
Sharnbrook Road
Riseley
Bedfordshire
MK44 1BX
Tel. 01234 708893