Our minimum age for sessions is 10 years old. All under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian, and a guardian must complete the risk for on their behalf

We are located at Carrimers Farm, OX11 9DP. You must book in advance and all ticket holders receive detailed directions at the bottom of their booking confirmation email.

We can run sessions for up to 30 people, for more than 14 people we recommend booking multiple activities so we can split the group up into multiple groups doing several activities. This means each person gets more time doing the fun activities and less time waiting or watching. See our warrior package for booking axe throwing and archery together at a discounted rate.

We are able to run sessions for even larger groups but this depends on instructor availability. Message us by email to book in any group larger than 10 people.

You can book via BookingHound as the quickest and best way to secure your booking. Just click ‘book now’. We cannot hold a booking without payment in advance. For groups of more than 10 you must contact us at events@affg.co.uk for a private session and we will send you an invoice or a link for payment details. We cannot reserve a booking without payment, you can pencil a timeslot, but this is not a confirmed booking until we have received payment for a session. For groups of 14 or more people we can take a deposit to hold the booking.

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Simply put, yes, if you make sure to follow all the rules and listen to the safety briefing from your instructor axe throwing is incredibly safe. We use specially designed throwing axes that are blunt, they are not razor sharp, we have a 9 page risk assessment as well as being fully insured. You can find some of the safety briefing and our risk form here

For axe throwing we advise wearing comfortable clothing, layers for the winter and autumn months as it can get cold in the barn. Make sure to avoid wearing jewellery, tie back any long hair, and we do not allow alcohol or people wearing open toed shoes for axe related reasons. All throwers will need to complete a risk awareness form before taking part. You can find the form here

We don’t allow dogs on the range, it’s not the safest environment to mix dogs running around with axe throwing (as axes are essentially big sticks with blades on them) so best to leave any four legged friends at home. Exceptions can be made for assistance dogs, but they must be kept on lead and tied outside of any activity areas.

We wouldn’t recommend bringing spectators, as axe throwing requires maximum space for safety and there are few places to stand out of the way. We have space for a maximum of 6 spectators, but please let us know in advance if you are bringing any non-throwing spectators so we can best plan the session. We cannot guarentee space for spectators without being informed in advance. Any spectators who turn up at sessions without prior notice may be told to remain outside of the room for safety. Any spectators in the room will be expected to fill out a risk form and to watch the safety briefing.

Most people think this is a joke, but you can bring your own axes and throwing knives. All axes must be inspected by our instructor before throwing to make sure they aren’t razor sharp, you cannot throw an axe if it is, they must be blunt. Any person bringing their own axes throws them at their own liability, as certain models of axes are prone to breaking and smashing handles if they’re not designed for throwing, not every axe is a good throwing axe. Just make sure to transport your axes and knives in a secure container and follow all rules and UK laws on transporting axes and knives, they must be secure and not transported publicly.

Knife throwing has a very similar technique to axe throwing, which is why they are often taught together, knives are lighter weight and they spin quicker and they are moderately more dangerous due to bouncebacks, but otherwise it is a similar technique. For more advanced knife throwing there is a different ‘no-spin’ technique.

If you choose to add knife throwing to your session this entitles you to also learn how to throw knives in the same session (steel professional throwing knives). Knife throwing has it’s own quick safety briefing a well as technique guidance, but the add-on does not add extra time into the session. This option is a little harder/more advanced than axe throwing so participants should be prepared for things to get more difficult when progressing to knives.

We get lots of enquiries about suitability for axe throwing. Mainly from people who have certain injuries, disabilities or those who are pregnant.

If in doubt, contact your GP to ask if your medical condition would prevent you from axe throwing. All that is required is mobility in your arm to bend your elbow, and to lift an axe (roughly around 665 grams - 717 grams)

Our range is fully wheelchair accessible with level access on entrances and exits and a wheelchair accessible bathroom.

We require at least 24 hours notice in writing to refund a booking, to request a refund you must send an email to events@affg.co.uk. We can very quickly and easily change the date or time of a booking should you need to reschedule a session.