Purbeck Shooting School caters for all abilities, from complete novice to accomplished shooter. As one of the most popular venues for Stag and Hen events in the South Why not visit us to celebrate your special occasion with family/friends. An activity to be enjoyed by young and old alike. Purbeck Shooting School was established in 1995 and occupies one of the best sites in the UK and has been voted as the Best Shooting Ground in the UK.
The site occupies some 80 acres of mixed heath land and conifer plantation. The unique contours of the site enable us to set naturalistic sporting targets in a variety of scenarios. We are able to offer a large variety of target presentation for practice and tuition, whether you are a clay or a game shooter, you will not be disappointed.
The site occupies some 80 acres of mixed heath land and conifer plantation. The unique contours of the site enable us to set naturalistic sporting targets in a variety of scenarios. We are able to offer a large variety of target presentation for practice and tuition, whether you are a clay or a game shooter, you will not be disappointed.
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Purbeck Shooting School was established in 1995 and occupies one of the best sites in the UK and has been voted as the Best Shooting Ground in the UK. The site occupies some 80 acres of mixed heath land and conifer plantation. Purbeck Shooting School was established in 1995 and is set in the heart of Hardy's Wessex.
The Purbeck Shooting School Clubhouse is guaranteed to offer a relaxed convivial atmosphere. During opening hours the clubhouse caf offers a variety of snacks, which can be purchased whilst you are reviewing your scorecard. Tea, coffee and a selection of cold drinks are available along with delicious meals, freshly prepared.
In 1994 after working in the gun trade and teaching both in the field and at shooting schools, I was offered the opportunity to develop a new site in Dorset now known as Purbeck Shooting School. Graham's plans are to offer a complete service to the shooter. The interests of the customer are paramount, and includes, tuition, choosing of an appropriate gun when ready, and gun fitting.
Whilst under the supervision of the schools instructors, you are covered by the schools insurance. Under proper instruction you are shown how to hold the gun properly, for beginners and small people we use a lighter gun (perhaps 20 gauge). Low recoil subsonic cartridges are also available but reaction to recoil varies from person to person.
Whether you are a beginner, novice or experienced clay or game shooter, we can tailor your lessons to suit your requirements. We have a full range of equipment for clients to use. We specialise in taking beginners for their first ever shot, through too international standard. Teaching safety, shooting skills and etiquette.
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Mark Nankervis
Nov 29, 2021
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Ashleigh Read McBride
Oct 02, 2021
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Amanda Prior
Oct 01, 2021
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Alex Watkinson
Aug 29, 2021
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Ken Homewood
Aug 01, 2021
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Sam Plank
Jun 18, 2021
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Adrian Roscoe
Jan 18, 2020
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I would say this place is average at best, the girls on the front desk a very polite and helpful, food in the cafe is ok but pricey, and the owner is quite possibly one of the rudest and most arrogant people I have had the misfortune of coming across. We were a group of three adults and a seven year old on one of the traps when he and two of his cronies came along and basically tried to hoard us out of the way, because he didn't want to wait like a normal civilised person would and we "obviously didn't know who he was" There are far better shoots than this place and I personally will never go back
Iain Fitzgerald
Jun 20, 2019
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Just enjoyed a second annual visit with a group of friends. I really like Purbeck as not only is it located in an area of oustanding natural beauty, the staggering choice of targets make this our 'go to' shooting ground and well worth the journey from London. Possibly the best venue in the country for our band of combined game and clay guns. Highly Recommended! Top Tip... Take plenty of cartridges and hire a Golf Buggy!
BTW, The Bridge Hotel at Ferndown is a great base for a Shooting Break, they are gun friendly very helpful and the rooms are clean and well presented.
BTW, The Bridge Hotel at Ferndown is a great base for a Shooting Break, they are gun friendly very helpful and the rooms are clean and well presented.
Louise Def
Jul 18, 2017
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The tuition was really good, but unfortunately old male clients take priority. New clients are not made to feel welcome and it is very much a man's world. The women are treated as though they shouldn't have the temerity to be there. It was a completely different experience going there without my brother. Very disappointing, I usually love shooting, but the atmosphere really ruined it for me. If you are a female client I'd find somewhere else to spend your money.
Tristan Jones
Aug 23, 2016
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A great ground, lots of different sporting targets offering just about every presentation of clay including a high tower.Traps are automated for pay and play. Monthly FITASC and Sporting Registered shoots. Trap and skeet available too, Good food is on offer in the cafe. A great place to learn to shoot with several instructors and a dedicated teaching area also used for hen and stag parties. Well worth a visit and a great place to spend a day shooting.