The Big Shoot - Clay Pigeon Shooting Reviews 

448
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 93 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and instructors for their patience, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, making the experience enjoyable and comfortable for beginners and experienced shooters alike. The booking process is frequently described as easy and efficient, with clear communication and helpful teams. Many people highlight the excellent instructions provided, which helped them hit targets and gain confidence. The locations are generally well-regarded, with some being easy to find and offering a pleasant environment. However, some people mentioned difficulties with finding certain sites due to inaccurate directions. A few other people also felt that the experience was rushed, with instructors quickly going through shots and not allowing participants to load their own guns. Additionally, there were isolated reports of issues with the booking system, including payment being taken before confirmation and bookings not being fulfilled.

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Staff

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User experience

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Instructions

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Located on the private Elveden Estate owned by the Guinness family, we learned a bit of history about the estate and had an excellent shoot. All equipment provided, very safe, and with a variety of di... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We shot at the Pimperne clay school with Norman, who was excellent; friendly and very helpful. We were a group of beginners and Norman got us hitting clays and having a lot of fun. Strongly recommend... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We came for The Combo Package, it was great fun trying different guns. Chris, our instructor, was extremely patient with us. He got us hitting the targets with his fine instruction! If you are thinkin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clay shooting at Cluny Clays Fife was amazing! Sarah was an excellent instructor and my son and I had the best experience and will definitely be back! Thank you Cluny Clays for hosting and The Big Sho... See more


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The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting Network, prices from £27.99. We have 153 Clay Pigeon Shooting Venue's covering the UK and Ireland.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Wonderful experience from start to end.
Very helpful booking team.
Our instructor John - was an amazing person- very patient and experienced. He guided us in a way that we were able to perform and enjoy at the same time. This was our first ever shooting experience.
Excellent.

1 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My grandsons first clay shoot and he…

My grandsons first clay shoot and he was so excited. He loved it. Thanks for a great experience. Venue was very good, the field was well laid out and sheltered with an intimate atmosphere. The tuition was excellent and very encouraging.
Altogether an excellent day, you made a young teenager very happy .. I’m sure we will be back!! Thanks team!!

26 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome family activity

Awesome family activity! Everyone loved this great experience. Cool place to go shooting and the instructors are too kind. Many thanks!

20 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend it

This was such a good activity. Really friendly instructor and staff. We all had a really good morning, it was safe and the instructor was very informative.

19 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic venue and experience

A fantastic venue and experience. We had a great couple of hours shooting various clays at the centre. Its a lovely setting and has a nice cafe too. Instructor was great and all the equipment was of a very high standard.

12 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing time!

What a fantastic way to spend time outdoors! Friendly people and patient instructor. Shooting may be a bit difficult at start, but once you get the hang of it, you just want to go on and on :) Great opportunity for bonding with family, too.

22 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant First-Time Shooting Experience!

We went clay pigeon shooting yesterday for my fiancé Sam’s birthday and had an absolutely brilliant time! Our instructor, Brett, was fantastic — friendly, charming, funny and incredibly professional. It was our first time shooting and he was so patient with us, making sure we felt safe and confident with the gun from the start.

Brett kept it fun throughout, giving us different targets to aim at and tailoring the session so it felt both exciting and achievable. The gun was powerful, but with his clear instructions and calm approach, we always felt in control.

It was a great experience from start to finish and one we’d highly recommend to anyone — whether you're a complete beginner or not. We’ll definitely be booking again soon and bringing our friends along next time!

18 June 2025
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