Target Archery at Outdoor Activity Centre

You're standing in an open field near Bury with a bow in your hands, trying to remember whether to breathe out or hold your breath as you draw. Target archery at the Outdoor Activity Centre is genuinely good fun, whether you've never picked up a bow before or you fancy yourself as a bit of a Robin Hood.

It's a proper hands-on activity - you'll get proper instruction, learn to shoot at stationary targets at various distances, and spend a couple of hours actually doing something instead of just looking at things. No standing around listening to lengthy talks. You're active from the start. Kids tend to love it, though younger ones might find holding a draw a bit taxing. Teenagers and adults usually get something genuine out of it, especially if you're looking to tire everyone out before supper.

The centre sits in open countryside east of Bury, which is handy if you're basing yourself at Kings Forest or West Stow Pods - both within striking distance and brilliant for families. Willow Grove Farm Glamping is also close enough to make it a morning or afternoon activity between days of easier exploring.

Specifics are thin on the ground - opening hours and whether there's a charge aren't publicly listed - so ring ahead before you turn up. Allow two to three hours including instruction and a decent session. It works best in dry weather, so pick your day. Not a rainy-day backup plan, but on a clear morning it's a genuinely engaging way to spend a couple of hours.