Venues
Abbey shoot at three different venues through the year. All our venues are wheelchair accessible.
Below is a map showing the locations of all our venues.
Outdoor Venue
Manor Lodge School, Rectory Lane, Ridge Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, WD7 9BG (map), what3words //w3w.co/crops.regard.loving (learn more)
The map shows the site entrance, car park location and the entrance to the field.
The club can shoot at this venue all year around but is generally used from early April to late September. The primary club sessions are Sundays 10:00 until 13:00 (but can be extended) and Tuesdays/Thursday 18:00-dusk. If visitors would like to shoot with us please send a message to enquiries@abbeybowmen.org.
Please note the following at this venue:
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All carbon arrows (e.g. Easton Avance Carbon) cannot be shot. Aluminium/Carbon arrows (e.g. Easton ACCs) are allowed.
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No smoking or vaping is allowed on site
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No alcohol can be brought onto the site
Everyone attending this venue should be aware of the rules and lost arrow process:
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MLS Rules
Weekend Indoor Venue
Sandringham School Sports Centre, The Ridgeway, St Albans AL4 9NX (map)
what3words w3w.co/unit.mixer.pads (learn more)
This venue is available October to early April. This venue is available Sundays 10:00 until 13:00. If visitors would like to shoot with us please send a message to enquiries@abbeybowmen.org.
To use this venue please bring a change of shoes which are clean. This is a requirement for our use of the hall.
A map showing the entrances to the school and parking is available here.
Weekday Indoor Venue
Loreto College Gym, Upper Lattimore Rd, St Albans, AL1 3NU (map)
what3words w3w.co/cheer.young.buyers (learn more)
Sessions are held between October to early April at the following times:
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Tuesdays: 18.30 - 21:30 (practice/coaching session)
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Thursdays: 18.30 - 21:30
It is also used for beginners' courses and the occasional Sunday session.
To use this venue please bring a change of shoes which are clean. This is a requirement for our use of the hall.
Please note the following at this venue (including the school grounds):
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No smoking or vaping is allowed
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No alcohol can be brought onto the site