At Cheltenham Shooting, we bring the thrill of clay pigeon shooting to the beautiful Cotswolds, offering expert instruction in a safe, friendly, and professional environment. Whether you’re picking up a shotgun for the first time or looking to refine your technique, our experienced instructors tailor every session to your skill level, helping you build confidence and improve your accuracy.
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From one-to-one coaching to group experiences, we combine expert guidance with the joy of shooting in the open countryside. Safety is always our top priority, but we also make sure every lesson is enjoyable, engaging, and memorable.
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Whether for personal improvement, a special day out, or a corporate experience, Cheltenham Shooting delivers an unforgettable sporting experience designed to inspire and challenge.
About Cheltenham Shooting
Meet Dave...
My passion for shotgun shooting began at the age of 12, when I first tried a 20-gauge shotgun at a 'have-a-go shoot' at the Royal Bath and West Show. From the very first shot, I was hooked. I’d enjoyed using air rifles since I was 8, but this was something entirely different.
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Not long after, my parents mentioned my new enthusiasm to the local gamekeeper while he was helping with a mole problem. To my delight, he invited me to help feed pheasants over the summer. After weeks of working alongside him, my dad finally agreed to let me have my own shotgun, a Lincoln folding 20b. From then on, I grabbed every opportunity to shoot, whether pigeon shooting, clays, or at game fairs.
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By 16, I was shooting at a competitive level, even finding myself in a pool shoot against England’s captain, Carl Bloxam, and vice-captain, Arnie Palmer. Although I didn’t beat them, I was thrilled to stand alongside such accomplished shooters. Over time, Rugby & Motorcross took priority, and my gun spent too many years in the cabinet, though I still enjoyed the occasional shoot with my late father, who himself became a successful clay shooter.​
​Fast forward, I joined a local pheasant syndicate and rediscovered my passion. Around six years ago, I decided to test myself in CPSA competitions. After a steady start, my scores improved, leading to representing Gloucestershire in Skeet and, in 2024, winning the Gloucestershire All-Round Championship.
Shooting has now become a family passion as my stepson began shooting in 2023 and quickly picked up multiple county junior titles, keeping me on my toes with his talent. Inspired by this journey, I trained and qualified as a CPSA shooting instructor in July 2025.
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That’s how Cheltenham Shooting was born: a way to share my lifelong love of shooting with others, whether you’re just starting out, looking to improve your skills, or aiming for competition success.
Our Locations
Currently we have permission to be able to coach as these locations, if you'd like to book for any other shoots we would need permission to coach there.​
Longridge Shooting Ground, set in the Herefordshire countryside near Ledbury, features a variety of layouts including English Sporting and FITASC, with targets regularly changed to keep each visit fresh and challenging. The ground also offers an on-site café serving hot and cold refreshments, making it a great place to enjoy a full day’s shooting.
Ian Coley Sporting Ltd, Cheltenham GL54 4AX
The Gloucestershire shooting ground features 24 clay stands, a 120-ft high tower, DTL and Double Trap layouts, plus a Grouse Butt and more. Alongside the excellent facilities, visitors can also enjoy an on-site café serving hot and cold refreshments, making it the perfect place to relax before or after a shoot.
Park Farm Shoot,
Droitwich WR9 0EX
Park Farm Shooting offers a diverse range of clay pigeon shooting disciplines to suit all levels of experience. These setups provide shooters with opportunities to practice and compete in different styles, from realistic target simulations to more structured, competitive formats. The Compak Sporting layout offers undercover stands, making it a good choice for less favourable weather conditions. Note opening days are Tuesday & alternating Sundays.
4th location
Coming Soon