The Big Shoot - Clay Pigeon Shooting Reviews 

450
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 91 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and instructors for their knowledge, patience, and friendly demeanor, which greatly enhanced the overall experience. Many people found the booking process easy and efficient, with clear communication and helpful booking teams. The instructions provided were excellent, making it easy for beginners to learn and enjoy the activity, often exceeding expectations. However, some customers experienced issues with the booking system not sending emails or incorrect payments being debited. A few other people also felt that the experience was rushed and lacked variety in shooting scenarios, especially when booking through third-party services. Additionally, some noted minor difficulties in finding the location due to its secluded nature.

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Staff

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User experience

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Instructions

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Booking process

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Location

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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 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

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

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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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience. The instructor Brian was so knowledgeable, safe and personable. The company were so helpful in accommodating our voucher booking and were super supportive when I messed up the timing of our booking. Great fun for some first timers. Will definitely be back and recommend this place.

1 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant, Alan (instructor) made whole experience great. My daughter and I loved it. Will definitely come again.

25 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a fun family morning out for all…

Such a fun family morning out for all ages. So good to do something different that everyone could take part in. Will definitely be back! Our instructor was Bob, such a lovely man who made the whole experience fun and was great with the kids, we would request to have him again.

25 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great ‘give it a go’ session…


I had a great ‘give it a go’ session with Steve. Extremely patient and knowledgeable. I’ll be booking in for lessons with Steve as I’ve not shot since I was a teenager and Steve instilled that excitement for the sport back in to me.

24 January 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very rushed experience

I was given this event for 2 people @ Royston, as a gift and a fee was paid to be able to change the date. When I called to change the date, to enable me to purchase another ticket, so I could take both my sons. I was told that I could not as it was within the 2 weeks, in line with the T&Cs. Which was a shame. On the day we had to wait for the instructor. We enjoyed our experience, however we were expecting to be there for between 1-2 hours. With the late arrival of the instructor we spent only 30 minutes on the site, which we felt it was a very rushed, and detracted from the experience. Which I feel becomes quite expensive for 30 minutes.

18 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience and service

We booked an event through the big shoot at Pit Hall Farm, Hampshire.
Our instructor Sarah was fantastic, she was professional, she gave clear instructions meaning we all actually done pretty well! And she had a cracking sense of humour too which made the afternoon even more enjoyable!
The booking process with the big shoot was easy, followed up by phone calls confirming things promptly.
All round a great experience, thank you the big shoot and Sarah!

18 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stag Doo

From booking system to our tutors Dave and Bryan the whole experience was very professional and we enjoyed ourselves immensely on our Stag Doo. Thanks very much. We shall return in the summer. Richard

11 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John was amazing

John was amazing. So patient. We had a wonderful experience. Will definitely be coming back. Lovely setting. Would definitely recommend.

27 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did a Big Shoot Clay Pigeon Shooting…

Did a Big Shoot Clay Pigeon Shooting experience for my husbands birthday, the welcome at reception was very friendly and our instruction Derek was really great, friendly and funny and made us feel at ease and welcome. Would definitely recommend it

24 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant 1st time experience.

Brilliant 1st time experience. Friendly instructor which took the time and effort to explain everything.
1 Adult and 2 15 year olds enjoyed every moment of the hour and half experience.

28 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really fun experience

Really fun experience, great for beginners as staff very helpful. I had Harry help me and he was great in teaching me how to shoot and was a very kind guy.

18 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Balling Bullies

Will was our instructor, and he was very informative, patient, and entertaining.

Please arrive on time!

Thanks Andy for accommodating us.

14 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a wonderful time clay pigeon…

Had a wonderful time clay pigeon shooting
I went with my stepson Luke for his 30th birthday.We were both new comers to shooting but Jake the instructor soon put us at ease He was a brilliant and experienced instructor with a good sense of humour which made u feel relaxed.We even managed to hit quite a few Thank you Jake we will be back next year

7 December 2024
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