Blog Layout

Archery activities in York and a venue near you!

We are pleased to announce that we can now offer mobile archery events

Archery in focus

In what has been a difficult couple of years finding an activity that can be inclusive and improve mental health could help with many facets of life. That is why we are so excited to introduce our latest activity. Archery can also be a great introduction to exercise whatever level of physical activity as it builds muscle strength. That is why we have qualified archery GB instructor to deliver this activity. Aswell as the physical benefits of archery do not understimate the mental gains from participation in an archery event. The mental focus required and concentration required can also help with mindfulness. The ability to focus is also something that can be taken into all walks of life whether you are  a young person, or even have a business career also allows you to have a release from everyday stress.


Another reason that we use archery is because people can gain a massive amount of confidence from trying a new skill where they can see progress and rapid improvement which builds self-esteem. It is also a really socialable activity, we can introduce team events to improve comaraderie but it is also a form of physical activity where participants can chat and have those informal conversations that improve relationships and break down barriers.

Workplace archery events and teambuilding days

Archery work events and teambuilding days

We have mentioned some of the benefits of archery in a teambuilding or corporate setting. It creates a desire to succeed and our many team games can also hone that competitive spirit. Whilst been an excellent team event it can also help with independence and also resilience to keep improving and the improvements can be easily tracked in much the same way we have targets in business.

We run archery as a 'stand alone' activity session, but also as part of our 'winning workplaces' or an activity station on our larger corporate and teambuilding events. We even take archery into the workplace with our mobile archery range. This year we have even delivered archery in a paint shop of a agricultural manufacturers near York.

Archery Events for young people

Archery for young people

We want archery to be accessible to young people and we can run archery events for children's parties. Although with younger children we use 'Soft archery' which is a great introduction to the activity and still has many benefits listed above. We also deliver archery in schools and for youth groups seeking an evening with something a 'little different' . We have taken archery to many youth groups in Yorkshire.  

All types of schools recognise the attraction of this activity, whether it is a year 6 leavers archery activity or something to keep the boarders entertained on an evening or weekend.

The great thing about archery activties is that all ages will love it!!!

Family archery activities near me

Family archery activities near me

We can offer archery at one of our venues in York such as Sandburn Hall. Even if you are a small family or would like to get a few families together for an archery activity we can put on activities for you. Or if you are planning an event such as a wedding, wedding archery is a great activity between proceedings. If you have your own wedding venue we can even bring our mobile archery to you. We will shortly be able to offer the ability to book archery for your family or children. 

Again we can offer soft archery for the younger children.

Enquire now

Here is what Speedkix company founder Andy, thinks of archery

FA qualified and enhanced DBS-checked coach As well as PGCE qualified.


Want more information?

Prices & Packages
by Andy Philllips 16 December 2024
Yorkshire Garden Games for hire
by Andy Philllips 16 December 2024
Fun end of term activities for schools
by Andy Philllips 11 December 2024
Fun Activi ty for teams
Share by: