NORTHUMBERLAND AXE THROWING FIELD GUIDE
Bowstrings and Hatchets: A Hands-On Throwing Session on the Northumberland Coast
At Northern Outdoor in Belford, Northumberland, expert coaching steers a 2 hour 30 minute session that pairs traditional archery with target axe throwing—this guide explains what to expect and how the session flows.
Bowstrings and Hatchets: A Hands-On Throwing Session on the Northumberland Coast.
Set in Belford, Northumberland, Northern Outdoor runs a combined archery and axe-throwing session that pairs practical coaching with hands-on practice. The offering frames archery—whose use as hunting and military technology stretches back at least 10,000 years, with arrowhead evidence reaching 60,000–70,000 years in South Africa—and the thrill of modern target axe throwing, taught with specific throwing axes (hatchets) under instructor guidance.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Focused Archery Coaching
Northern Outdoor provides quality coaching aimed at building practical archery skills for novices and experienced shooters alike, moving the bow from its ancient roots into a modern recreational practice.
Hatchets and Target Axe Throwing
Instructors teach the correct techniques for target axe throwing using specific throwing axes (hatchets), emphasizing consistency and safe, repeatable throws.
A Past That Frames Practice
The session connects contemporary recreation to deep human history: archery’s lineage spans millennia, underscoring the discipline and technique students work to master during the session.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
Over a 2 hour 30 minute session at Northern Outdoor in Belford, expert coaching structures time between archery practice and axe throwing instruction so participants—whether beginners or practiced shooters—receive technique-focused guidance and repeated hands-on practice under instructor supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits—and where it may not fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full combined session runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
Instructors teach with specific throwing axes (hatchets) and provide coached archery and axe-throwing instruction; the session emphasizes technique and supervised practice.
Meet at Northern Outdoor in Belford to begin the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Archery and Axe Throwing session?
The session duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Where do participants meet for the session?
The meeting location is Northern Outdoor in Belford, Northumberland.
Do I need prior experience in archery or axe throwing?
No prior experience is required; Northern Outdoor provides quality coaching for complete novices as well as instruction for more experienced participants.
Will instructors provide the axes and teach technique?
Instructors use specific throwing axes (hatchets) and will coach participants in the correct techniques for target axe throwing.
Are there age or health restrictions for participants?
The provided material does not specify age, health, or other participation restrictions; contact Northern Outdoor to confirm any suitability requirements.