Park Farm Shooting Ground

[ExSCA]

I had an appointment with Ed Lyons yesterday afternoon - and after business concluded we decided to head off for a little shoot at Park Farm near Kidderminster.

What a LOVELY ground - I'd never been here before, but I'm very impressed - I wish I had one of these near me!

General pricing was £6 for any round of 25 clays, which seemed very reasonable for me - they have two covered trap ranges (one doubles as a skeet range), then a Compak layout and a Sporting Layout (which had signs up for Fibre only, but apparently has asphalt paths and is a pretty good set up).  All the ranges had someone scoring - and were acoustic release.

We started off with a round of DTL - I'm not usually a trappie, but it was bucketing down - and this was undercover!   I shot 25/71 - which felt strangely good for my second round ever - quite pleased with that.

Then we shot some ABT - which again, I have only ever shot once before (many moons ago at Bisley) - found that a bit harder 17/25 I think.

We finished up with a quick dolly round the Compak layout - nice little setup with some decent targets - 19ex25 there.

Overall - what a lovely shooting ground to have locally - warm welcome, good prices, good variety and a nice setup and organisation.

Highly recommended if you are in the area.

 

[EdLyons]

I will second that!

Park Farm was the ground where I first picked up a gun and it is a great, friendly and efficient set up.

There are a lot of good shooters there, many of the England DTL boys regularly practice at the ground and there is always a good atmosphere to bring along beginners too.

The Compak gets busy as it is a fun but challenging layout and the covered facilities are very nicely put together.

Additionally, Phil and Adam Gutteridge are often around to dispense excellent tips and advice.

Very much recommended!

 

[Jeremy Baker]

Its Ian and Claire Maneys preferred ground. Have yet to shoot it but its on the list

 

[ExSCA]

Just lovely  - Wish I had somewhere within 20 mins of home that I could stop at for a quick 25 clays for £6 - excellent.

 

[shortlegs]

Have to agree with you Ed and Matt met Ian and Claire Maney (Parkie) there for a fun shoot on a Sunday, very friendly welcome had a good laugh with great company and enjoyed the sporting and compact wish I had a ground like this close to home .

 

[newbie]

great place!

 

[Hawkeye]

Have to agree with you Ed and Matt met Ian and Claire Maney (Parkie) there for a fun shoot on a Sunday, very friendly welcome had a good laugh with great company and enjoyed the sporting and compact wish I had a ground like this close to home .

You have. . .  Crynant  :sarcastic:

 

[shortlegs]

You have. . .  Crynant  :sarcastic:

That's a laugh Bryan :haha:   

 

[sidney]

Park Farm is an excellent shoot. Very friendly, and a hard as nails ABT layout.

Went there for the first time last year. Phill the owner was very concerned I couldn't access the refreshments (wheelchair user), I told him not to worry about it, Its the shooting I go for, not a problem, really enjoyed it anyway. I went there a month later and he had bought some big metal ramps and made it accessible. Pretty much says it all, great ground run by great people with a love of the sport. Just wish it was a little closer to me.