Experience exhilarating outdoor combat with Battle Archery® and Sword Combat at Avon Valley — thrilling action, expert instruction, and unforgettable fun for groups and all skill levels.

Combat

Explore the scenic River Avon with UK Active Outdoors: from beginner to advanced paddleboarding, wildlife tours, and evening bat paddles. Family-friendly, eco-conscious, and expert-led sessions for a memorable outdoor water adventure.

Paddleboarding

Paddle the scenic River Avon with expert-guided kayak trips or hire for independent adventures amid stunning wildlife.

Kayaking

Sharpen your aim in a supportive and safe environment at UK Active Outdoors, offering tailored archery and shooting experiences near Bath and Bristol.

Shooting

Experience the thrill of axe and knife throwing with expert guidance at UKAO Avon Valley. Fun for ages 10+, perfect for families and groups, with safe, welcoming sessions near Bath and Bristol.

Throwing Sports

Explore the scenic River Avon with guided canoe trips or solo canoe hire, spotting local wildlife in a peaceful outdoor setting.

Canoeing

Explore our safe, indoor cave network for ages 8+ — perfect for boosting confidence and sparking adventure indoors.

Caving

Flexible credit vouchers available for a memorable outdoor experience at Avon Valley.

Vouchers-and-passes

Join the Bristol Throwing Club for regular sessions, coaching, competitions, and a friendly community.

Memberships

paddleboarding

kayaking

canoeing

other

mixed

guided tour

archery

paintballing

tunnelling

arts & crafts

axe throwing

UKAO @ AVON VALLEY 

Some of the crew from UK Active Outdoors were providing axe throwing and archery at Thornbury Castle where we were staying on boxing day. They were super friendly and lots of fun. We had a wonderful time! Thank you so much!

Great place for outdoor activities like archery, axe throwing, canoeing, bow paintball and sword fighting (padded) - there is more but I could not remember it all. The site is ran by two very passionate lads -  Simon and Tristan. They cater and adapt the site offering - from kid friendly caving, archery and scavenger hunts (with plenty to show and teach the kids about local flora and fauna), through special needs offering for range of disabilities like wheelchair archery, or more energetic activities for stag and hen parties (to burn some energy or find inner wild child before the evening debouchery 😉). And frankly for anyone in between. It may look rough around the edges, but it is the exact raw and dirty fun you and/or your kids need. It was a breath of fresh air (literally) after hours spent with my kiddo at indoor soft play venues in the past. But at the same time it felt safe, it felt well though through and it felt personable. Suffice to say, my kid was knackered at the end with more than a few grass and mud stains I had to explain to my wife, but on the way back she said she had an amazing time and wants to go back, after which she fell asleep, which in itself is worth every penny 😁

We came here as a group for axe throwing and had an amazing time! The weather was perfect, the place itself is great, and to top it off, our instructor Harry was fantastic – he gave everyone the same amount of attention and made sure we all had a great experience. Highly recommended!