Clay pigeon shooting stag do

Clay shooting runs at a countryside centre near Bere Regis, about 22 miles from the centre of Bournemouth, with no transfers included. Packages give each person around 18 to 20 shots and are pitched at beginners. Bring ID, and do not arrive having had a drink: you will be turned away with no refund. It can also be combined with blindfold 4x4 driving, off-road buggies and giant table football in a single day, which makes the trip out worth it. Arrange a minibus and save the drinking for the evening.

There are two main grounds. One is at Falmer, just outside Brighton, on a ten-acre site with CPSA-qualified instructors, 25 clays each and sessions of 60 to 90 minutes, taking up to 15 at a time. The other is in the South Downs near Findon, about 20 miles away, with packages of 25 or 50 clays; transfers are not included, so arrange a minibus. Both are outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear. Keep the drinking for after the session, when everyone is back in town.

Clay shooting for Dublin groups runs about 90 minutes with a professional instructor, a safety briefing and a gun demonstration before anyone shoots. Packages are counted in clays per person, commonly 25, with 50 available for a longer shoot. It is strictly 18+, groups usually need at least six, and sessions run year round. Wear outdoor clothes and sturdy shoes. Keep it before the first pint of the day, and check the travel time out to the ground when you book.

Clay shooting from Edinburgh is at a ground outside the city, with transfers available as an add-on, so build in travel time. A standard session is an hour with a professional instructor and 25 shots each. A three-activity day adds archery and axe throwing, an hour of each, and takes three to four hours depending on numbers. It runs year round but is weather dependent, so wear outdoor clothes and waterproofs. Shoot before anyone has a drink, and leave the bars for the evening.