mourne archery centre

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Hats off to Katy and Granda Mick for making it so much fun yet very safe. I had never attempted Archery before because I have poor hand to eye co-ordination but came away feeling like I had shot a bullseye!! Tea/coffee and biscuits were supplied throughout the 4 hours providing a completed relaxed atmosphere. I would totally recommend a visit

We have just returned home after one of the best days out we have enjoyed. This event had been recommended to us by friends but what they told us could not do the day justice.We arrived and met Katy and her dad along with some other families attending and after the safety briefing it was everyone to the shooting line. Katie and her dad spent time with everyone giving tips on how to improve your technique and get closer to the gold centre of the target.This activity has been made very enjoyable by being split into 4 different sections.1. Shoot at the traditional archery target2. Paper plates stuck to the target for a game of X'y O'sies3. Bursting ballons for points4. Last 6 arrows bursting balloons We all throughly enjoyed this and with the games made it a little bit competitive!Excellent value for money with four hours only costing £10 per person.The activity is all indoors so no need to bring waterproof clothing however, don't wear your best shoes as the floor is sandy .Complimentary Tea and coffee are available and you may want to bring along some sandwiches for lunch.This is one place we will definitely be visiting again.

My daughter attended a birthday party at the Mourne Archery Centre and raved about it so much that I decided during the Summer to book my sister and I and our two children to visit. I was apprehensive at first but Katie and her dad put us all at ease. Fantastic value for money, very friendly and really enjoyed our time there. Would recommend it to anyone - I am actually going again in August!Claire Newcastle

I had a really great time with my two cousins and brother. Excellent for all ages. Really fun with the games mixed in. Getting to pop balloons is a lot more enjoyable, challenging, and competitive than you'd think, not to mention it's family relations safety similar to playing Monopoly. I will definitely be planning another visit with my friend in the foreseeable future.

This activity is well worth a visit. Katie and her dad are really encouraging and make the session both challenging and relaxed. Extremely welcoming, everyone from adults to teens enjoyed their time. It is great value for money with tea and coffee facilities complimentary. Will definitely return! Recommend this to anyone looking for a family day out which caters for everyone, whatever their level of skill or interest.

A first class day out and real value for money. Katie and her father were very friendly, but made sure that health and safety rules were applied. Four hours of getting better, or for some of us getting worse at archery. It really was for all, wee people from four or the so called more sensible at fifty four. Will look forward to returning with a group some time again.

This was an unexpected brilliant day out with my 9 year old daughter and husband. We had never done anything like this before but what a surprise to us that we actually really enjoyed this emensely, so much so that our 9 year old daughter want to find an archery club when she gets home! Katie and her daddy were great hosts and very professional towards what can be a dangerous enough activity around novices like ourselves!! We will definitely be returning when we visit the area next time....Well done Katie!!

Brilliant day out!!!!!! Had my sons seventh birthday here this morning and can't say enough positive things about it. Katie and her team were fantastic with the right mix of friendliness and strictness. I have to say I was a little apprehensive about taking nine 7 year old boys to an activity like this, I shouldn't have been as from the get go it was the perfect balance of fun and safety. Will most certainly be back. Can't recommend it high enough. Thank you for a fab Birthday

Fantastic family day out, great laugh and most enjoyable. Katie and her father are fantastic hosts. They are warm and friendly and make the whole archery experiance an absolute treat.Would recommend. Will be returning soon.

Visited yesterday after purchasing a voucher deal. Says a lot when they where fully booked for 4 weeks solid!!Had a great day out, all games were well explained as well as safety briefing. A lot of fun, different games and a lot of banter. Genuinely could not recommend this place highly enough and will definitely be back. Katy and her dad were always on hand to have a joke and a laugh but also to offer helpful hints along the way. One of Down & Northern Ireland's hidden gems for sure.

If you're looking for something different and fun to do on a weekend in Co Down, the Mourne Archery Centre is the place to go. Mick and Katie, the father/daughter team that run the centre are two of the friendliest, helpful and accommodating people you could ever hope to meet. The whole place is run in the most professional manner with an emphasis on safety but also a lot of fun. I'd been going every month or so at weekends for about a year and finally took the plunge to become members. We now go shooting arrows at least once a week.

We have just returned from a brilliant day spent here. Katie and her dad were very welcoming and professional. I would recommend this for all ages and abilities. Four hours of fun and good craic and we even managed to hit the targets a few times.

Our introduction to archery could not have been easier and our hosts, Katie and her father, went out of their way to be helpful and accomodating. We spent close to four hours with them and the time just flew by. We will most definitely be recommending this centre to friends and hope to come back here again soon. Many thanks for an excellent afternoon trying something new!

The archery center is in an old barn, with no heating or cooling. But don't let this deter you; Katy and her dad have a fun filled four hour session waiting for you! There is an initial safety briefing, following by a free shoot, where you take aim at the bullseye target to show your best shot. Then, you take a break, complete with provided tea, coffee, and hot chocolate while they set up a game of tic tac toe. Following this game, out comes the balloons for the most challenging game! You don't even realize you're doing target practice as they make it fun. The hours literally slip by without you even realizing it!!They're very friendly and accommodating. With a small lounge area, complete with sofas and a children's activity table, there's a place to sit with small children or a place to leave older children to entertain themselves. There's also a soft play area for the toddlers as well. We had a 6 month old and a 2 year old with us, and Katy couldn't have been more accommodating. The two year old was set with the dirt, spade, and shovels she provided for him to play with. We will definitely be returning, with others in tow. The barn can easily accommodate 15 shooters at a time. I highly recommend it!!

Took our three kids here, the youngest being just 5. We were blown away by the hospitality and friendlyness shown to us. Much time and encouragement was given by Katy and her family. The 4 hours of fun and games just flew past. Games were really fun. Nice to see someone with so much passion about what they do. Keep up the good work Katy. A++!