National Clay Shooting Centre – Surrey
The National Clay Shooting Centre is the best clay shooting location in the country and is only 30 miles from London. This is a fantastic place to improve your accuracy, compete against friends or just relax and let off some steam. This centre makes it easy to enjoy shooting without any complications. All the distractions are removed as the facilities have computer controlled scoring, trap sequencing, acoustic release on all trap layouts and covered stands. This advanced tech is rarely found at smaller clubs making these facilities exceptional.
The National Clay Shooting centre is the perfect place to have fun with friends and family, compete with each other and do something that many people never experience. Beginners are welcome and can benefit from tuition. Regular tuition is available in all formal clay disciplines, and can be booked from 9am to 4.30pm from Tuesday to Friday inclusive. Tuition is available for everyone from novices learning how to use a gun to more experienced shots who want to improve their performance. You can benefit from a six lesson starter program.
The National Clay Shooting Centre (NCSC) at Bisley is a world-class facility originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. It is a premier venue for both elite training and recreational clay shooting, set within 3,000 acres of Surrey heathland.
Some of the experiences and activities are:
Group Events: Tailored experiences for corporate events, parties, and families.
Disciplines: Specialized in Skeet (Olympic and English) and Trap (Olympic, ABT, Universal Trench, and Down the Line).
Tuition: Offers everything from “have-a-go” sessions for complete beginners to advanced coaching from top instructors, including the “Bisley Approach”—a structured six-lesson starter program.
Practice: “Pay & Play” and solo practice sessions are available for shotgun certificate holders.
Competitions: Regularly hosts CPSA-registered shoots, BICTSF selection shoots, and club competitions throughout the year.
If you have never tried Clay shooting this is the perfect place to start in a safe environment, with experienced instructors and outstanding world-class facilities. Perfect for social or corporate entertainment.
Who Can Go & Restrictions
Open to All: Both members and non-members are welcome. You do not need a shotgun licence to shoot if you are under the supervision of an instructor.
Age Limits: The recommended minimum age is 12 years old, though 10- and 11-year-olds may be permitted depending on their physical build.
Safety Requirements: Hearing and eye protection are mandatory on all ranges.
Licence Holders: Those shooting without an instructor must provide an original, valid UK shotgun certificate and proof of insurance.
Ammunition: Strictly felt or fibre wad cartridges only; plastic wads are typically prohibited.