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You can buy tickets on the door, but we recommend booking online to guarantee your tickets!

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One free child ticket with every paying adult ticket, any additional children are charged at £5.00

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Archery – Croesoswallt Archers

We are excited that Croesoswallt Archers are now officially based at the British Ironwork Centre. Join them to unleash your inner archer and experience the excitement of this timeless sport!

Archery is a fantastic, fun-filled activity for everyone to enjoy! Croesoswallt Archers make full use of the stunning British Ironwork Centre grounds and offer a range of activities for the public. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a unique family day out, or an exciting challenge, archery provides an unforgettable experience.

Croesoswallt Archers offer a variety of activities: Archery for Beginners courses from April to September, Taster Sessions, Have-a-Go experiences, family fun days, corporate team-building days, and even one-on-one tuition. So, there’s an archery adventure waiting for everyone!

If you’d like to find out more about Croesoswallt Archers and the range of activities that the public can experience, visit their website here. All activities must be booked via the website.

Croesoswallt Archers, the oldest archery club in Shropshire, can trace its roots back to 1957. Since then they have relocated several times, most notably to the orthopaedic hospital in Gobowen in the mid-1970s where they merged with the Orthopaedic Archery Club. Recent hospital expansion necessitated a search for a new home. Sadly, despite its longstanding contributions to the community – promoting social inclusion, well-being, and accessibility – Croesoswallt Archers has never had a permanent base. But since 2020 we have been working solidly towards helping them achieve the goal of having an everlasting home, here at the British Ironwork Centre, where there is the space for them to thrive. With the support of the British Ironwork Centre the club has built a genuine base to bring the sport of archery to the community of Oswestry and wider northwest Shropshire, ensuring that individuals of all abilities can participate and benefit from this historic sport.

Here at the British Ironwork Centre, we have the space to accommodate them as well as having the enthusiasm of the club to bring about a solid base for them to operate throughout the whole of Oswestry within the shared space of the British Ironwork Centre. As such, we have created a vision for how this permanent home could look. This solid structure not only facilitates their archery needs including both indoor and outdoor firing ranges, but also encapsulates their desire to be an eco-friendly association. Creating such a facility, of course, has its challenges including funding, planning permission, and ensuring that the building is in harmony with the local ecological ideals. However, with such strong support for the club thanks to their values surrounding inclusivity and accessibility for individuals of all abilities, we believe that this vision can become a reality.

Croesoswallt Archery Club Grounds Site Plan

In the Community

What we truly admire about this club is its inclusive approach to welcoming individuals with physical and mental disabilities, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported. Archery’s accessibility to all skill levels allows the club to cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging. Additionally, they have collaborated with local schools to introduce young students to the sport and teach fundamental techniques. Their commitment extends beyond the sport, as they have supported various charities, including Multiple Sclerosis and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, since their presence at the British Ironwork Centre. As the only archery club in the area, we are confident they will receive strong community backing and look forward to working alongside Croesoswallt Archers to help establish their permanent home at the British Ironwork Centre.

In the Community

What we truly admire about this club is its inclusive approach to welcoming individuals with physical and mental disabilities, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported. Archery’s accessibility to all skill levels allows the club to cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging. Additionally, they have collaborated with local schools to introduce young students to the sport and teach fundamental techniques. Their commitment extends beyond the sport, as they have supported various charities, including Multiple Sclerosis and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, since their presence at the British Ironwork Centre. As the only archery club in the area, we are confident they will receive strong community backing and look forward to working alongside Croesoswallt Archers to help establish their permanent home at the British Ironwork Centre.

If you’d like to find out more about the Croesoswallt Archery Club and the archery sessions that they offer, you can visit their website here. You can also contact them directly by emailing the Club Secretary, Bob Batts, on secretary@croesoswalltarchers.co.uk. All sessions will need to be booked in with Bob prior to visiting.

Have you ever thought about taking up the sport of archery? If so why don’t you join
one of our friendly & informative, Introduction to Archery Courses, here at the British
Ironwork Centre.

-You will be supplied with all the correct equipment you need to complete the course,
and you will be coached by fully qualified Archery GB coaches.

-You will receive a certificate on completion of your course

-You will gain all the knowledge and skills that you need to become a Confident,
Competent, Safe Archer

-The courses are run over 4 Saturdays each session is 2.5 hours in duration(with a
break in the middle)

-A great sport, in a great location and being coached by qualified, experienced AGB
coaches.

So why not book on a course today, don’t be disappointed, start your archery
experience, here with Creososwallt Archers.

Introduction to Archery Courses

Croesoswallt Archers Beginner Course Dates 2026

Archery for Beginners Course 1: 11th, 18th, 25th April, & 2nd May Fully Booked

Archery for Beginners Course 2: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th May

Archery for Beginners Course 3: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th June

Archery for Beginners Course 4: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July

Archery for Beginners Course 5: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd August

 

Have A Go Archery

Here on Saturday 4th April 2026

This activity is suitable for anyone aged around 7+ (depending on the child’s size) and is ideal for families, individuals, or groups looking for something a little different.

Fees (Cash only):

  • £3 for 6 arrows
  • £5 for 12 arrows

Please complete our contact form to book your place at:

www.croesoswalltarchers.co.uk

ABOUT PATRICK:

Born and raised in Belfast, Patrick’s interest in archery began at the early age of eight and his position within the sport has only catapulted since. He is now a world record holder and has recently become a two-time Olympic Games qualifier, having competed as a member of Team GB’s archery squad in the 2016 Summer Olympics and  qualified for the 2020 Olympics as part of the multi-medal winning GBR Squad.

ARCHERY SESSIONS:

Patrick Huston classes will be postponed until further notice. 

Return of the Silver Dollar Tournament

Croesoswallt Archers, known for their rich history and dedication to excellence, have proudly hosted the Silver Dollar Tournament since 1960. This esteemed UK Record Status event ran annually for 57 consecutive years, drawing archers from across the country until its last iteration in 2017. Now, the prestigious Silver Dollar Tournament has made its long-awaited return at the British Ironwork Centre. 

A true celebration of tradition, this iconic competition reflects the passion and dedication of the local archery community, promising an exhilarating and memorable experience for all participants.

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