Clay Pigeon Shooting in Gloucestershire’s Stunning Countryside

Welcome to Hailes Shooting Ground

Welcome to Hailes Clay Shooting, a premier clay pigeon shooting venue located near Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced shot, we offer friendly, professional shooting experiences for individuals, families, and groups of all sizes.

Experience the Thrill of Clay Shooting in Gloucestershire

Set in the heart of the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, our clay pigeon shooting ground offers scenic views, expert tuition, and an unforgettable outdoor adventure. From stag & hen parties to corporate events, birthday celebrations to solo sessions, we provide tailored experiences to suit all abilities.

✅ Fully insured and safety-led
✅ Expert instructors with years of experience
✅ All equipment provided
✅ Easily accessible from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury & Gloucester

Who Is It For?

Beginners & First Timers – No experience needed; just turn up and enjoy!

Stag & Hen Parties – Lively, fun sessions with optional competitions

Corporate Groups – Unique team-building days with a competitive edge

Families & Friends – A great day out with a bang

Experienced Shots – Test your skills with challenging targets

Why Choose Hailes Clay Shooting?

Beautiful countryside location with easy parking

Personalised sessions with full safety briefings

Group bookings welcome

Catering and refreshments available by arrangement

Close to Cheltenham, the Cotswolds and major transport links

Clay Pigeon Shooting Gloucestershire

What do we offer?

Tuition

Learn how to shoot

Tuition

Benifit from expert tuition from our local instructors in a safe and friendly environment. See our tuition page for more details

Simulated Game Days

The ultimate shooting event!

Simulated Game Days

On request we organise Simulated Game Days tailored to your requirements. To find out more visit our Simulated Game page

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Come and have a shoot!

Clay Pigeon Shooting

A normal day runs from 10.00am – 1pm (last cards issued at 12pm) and consists of a 96 or 100 bird shoot. Please double check the events page to see what’s on.

Next Shoot: Saturday July 12 2025

Corporate Events

Book a corporate day out

Corporate Events

We run corporate event days to suit your needs. We can accommodate large groups. To book complete the form on the Corporate Days page

Hen & Stag Days

Enjoy a day out shooting clays!

Hen & Stag Days

We can run Hen or Stag days for large groups of people. To find out more visit our Stag & Hen page

Competitions

Keep an eye out for competitions at Hailes!

Competitions

Check the What’s On page to see if we’re hosting any competitions soon!

FAQs for the day

A standard open shoot consists of 96 clays shot from 12 stands or 100 clays shot from 10 stands. The standard charge for this is £35 but please check the What’s On page for prices as we sometimes host different events.

We run several open shoot days throughout the year. To find out what’s on visit the What’s On page. Alternatively signup to our email notification service or follow us on Twitter and we’ll remind you when a shoot is coming up

This depends on how busy we are and how many people you shoot with but usually it will take about 1.5 – 2 hours

No – you can only use fibre wad cartridges on our ground.  No game cartridges are permitted.  Please bring clay cartridges with a maximum load of 28g.  We normally have cartridges for sale if required.

Yes the ground is accessible for wheelchair users

The shooting ground is situated next to the Hailes Fruit Farm cafe. They offer a range of hot and cold snacks and beverages. On shoot days they run a shooters special where you can enjoy a hot drink and bacon bap for £5.00

We have ample parking for any vehicle. You don’t need a 4×4!

Yes – We have a section 11(6):

(6)A person may, without holding a shot gun certificate, use a shot gun at a time and place approved for shooting at artificial targets by the chief officer of police for the area in which that place is situated.