Target Sports World
BEST FOR
Ages 11-17
ENTRY
from £20
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Romford
What it’s like
Axe throwing, archery and airgun ranges under one roof, with live fire assault rifles for the over-14s who make the height.
Most of what happens here is throwing and shooting things at targets, and there's a lot of it: axes, airguns, airsoft, compound bows, crossbows, Nerf, archery tag, plus a target challenge and remote controlled car racing. The soft axe range takes plastic axes, which is the version to point a smaller kid at if they're tagging along with an older sibling. Sessions run an hour, with 15 minutes between slots, which is about right before arms get tired.
The live fire assault rifle shooting is the one to save for last, and it's the one with the strictest rules: age 14 and 5ft minimum. Everything else needs age 11 and 4ft 6in, so this isn't a place for younger children at all. If you've got a 12-year-old who's tall for their age, they'll get the axes, the bows and the airguns but not the rifles. Fifty extra rounds cost £20, bought at the end of your session if the instructor agrees and there's time left.
Book ahead, and book for at least two people, because single bookings aren't allowed. Turn up 15 minutes early: the site says sat navs underestimate the trip and late arrivals aren't admitted or refunded. Parking is a dedicated onsite car park on a first come, first served basis, and the site admits it can be a challenge. Roadworks at Gallows Corner are affecting access, and they're currently directing people in via M25 junction 28 then the A12. Closed toe shoes and tied-back hair are required for axe throwing. It's an alcohol-free site and anyone who's been drinking can't take part.
On food, you can pre-order savoury party platters, with cakes, chocolate bars, crisps and soft drinks sold on site. If you're booking for a group, 6 to 12 people is their speciality and they'll try to fit you in if you call or email. There's also a children's axe throwing party option: two hours, a private area for 30, and 90 minutes of throwing for 12 participants, with a minimum age of 8. You bring your own food and decorations for that. Wednesdays knock 50% off selected activities, which is worth knowing if you can go midweek.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 11 to 17; live fire needs 14 and 5ft
- Last entry
- Arrive 15 minutes early or you may not be admitted
- Booking
- Live fire needs 2+ people. No single bookings
- Parking
- Dedicated onsite car park, first come first served
- Food
- Savoury party platters pre-order plus snack and soft drink sales
- Getting there by bus or train
- Access currently via M25 junction 28 then A12
- Parties
- Children's axe throwing party: 2 hours, private area for 30, 90 minutes of axe throwing for 12 participants, minimum age 8
- Worth knowing
- 50% off selected activities every Wednesday
- Books need two people minimum, so a solo parent and child won't get in as a single booking
- Live fire is age 14 and 5ft, separate from the age 11 rule for everything else
- Sat navs underestimate the drive; they want you there 15 minutes early or you're turned away
- Party bookings aren't refundable within 15 days of the event
- Access is currently via M25 junction 28 then the A12 because of roadworks at Gallows Corner
Plan your visit
What's the minimum age?
Age 11 and 4ft 6in for all activities. Live fire and speed shooting need age 14 and 5ft, so check before you book the rifle session.
How long is a session?
One hour, with 15 minutes between slots for the reset. That's the slot you book, not an open-ended afternoon.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required, and they take a minimum of two people. Single bookings aren't allowed.
When should we arrive?
Aim for 15 minutes early. The site says sat navs often underestimate the journey, and late arrivals aren't admitted or refunded.
Can you buy more bullets?
If there's time left and the instructor agrees, £20 gets you 50 extra rounds at the end of your session.
Is there parking?
A dedicated onsite car park, first come first served. The site admits parking can be a challenge, and roadworks at Gallows Corner are affecting access.
Is there food?
Savoury party platters can be ordered in advance, and there are cakes, chocolate bars, crisps and soft drinks on site. It's an alcohol-free site.
Can we book for a group?
Groups of 6 to 12 are their speciality. Call or email and they'll do their best to accommodate you.
What should we wear?
Closed toe shoes and tied-back hair are required for axe throwing. Anyone who's been drinking can't take part.
Do you do birthday parties?
There's a children's axe throwing party: two hours, a private area for 30, and 90 minutes of throwing for 12 participants, minimum age 8. You bring your own food and decorations.
Can we bring our own air gun?
You can't bring your own air gun at the moment.
Is there a cheaper day?
Wednesdays take 50% off selected activities, so a midweek trip can cost noticeably less than a weekend one.
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