Founded in 1979 Kings Forest Bowmen is a thriving field archery club set within beautiful Suffolk woodland, just a few miles from Bury St Edmunds and Thetford. The club has around 170 members and can boast many World, European, UK and Nationals champions both past and present.
We have three permanent 14 target courses laid out within a stunning pine forest as well as a practice range. Access for club members is 24/7 all year round, plus there are official shoots, members’ nights and opportunities to partake in competitions around the world.
Kings Forest Bowmen host an open shoot on the first Sunday of each month to which any member of the English Field Archery Association or I.F.A.A. affiliated member can attend.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT OUR NEXT SHOOT, ALL EFAA MEMBERS WELCOME .
Our next shoot is on Sunday 4th January International round 10am start prompt. drinks and cold rolls available for lunch .
Don’t forget to check the news page for any updates
last update 07/12/25
Polite Reminder
Please when you arrive / leave club remember to close and lock gate and drive at 15 mph and make sure you display the Kings Forest Club sticker in your vehicle if you have more than 1 vehicle ask for another sticker.
2026 memberships are due for renewal please note if you don’t renew your EFAA and Kings forest memberships you won’t be able to shoot after December 31st .
Course Information
| Practice Ranges | Status |
| 15y to 30y inc Junior | Open No restrictions |
| 35y to 45y inc Bunnies | Open No restrictions |
| 50y to 80y | Open No restrictions |
| Courses | Status |
| RED 14 Targets | Open No restrictions |
| BLUE 14 Targets | Open No restrictions |
| WHITE 14 Targets | Open No restrictions |
