Insight Activities Dorset
Insight Activities Dorset is based in Dorchester, Dorset, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Insight activities provide fun and insightful outdoor activities in the New Forest and also in Dorset. If you’re looking for one of the best things to do when visiting then please read on, we are ranked as the No.1 local attraction, Tripadvisor 2016 – 2022. We offer engaging outdoor activities for individuals, couples, families, stag and hen, birthday parties and corporate events.
Activities at Insight Activities Dorset include:
- Field Archery Dorset
- Bushcraft Skills - Full Day Dorset
- Archery and Crossbows in Dorset
- Woodland Archery in Dorset
- Archery and Axe Throwing in Dorset
- Bushcraft & Field Archery - Combo Day Dorset
- 1/2 day Bushcraft Fire & Craft in Dorset
- Archery, Axe Throwing & Static Battle Archery in Dorset
- Medieval Trio (Archery, Crossbow, and Axe Throwing) Dorset
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
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Contact
Dorchester Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7HB
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Bushcraft Skills - Full Day Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
This is a more in depth intro day with an expert Bushcraft instructor. Bushcraft is a vast subject and there's only so much we can cover in one day.
The emphasis is on quality rather than quantity but content can include : Learn to light a fire using flint & Steel, or a bow-drill. Make a shelter. Learn about trees and wildlife in the woodland, foraging for food, craft a spoon or make some cordage. The exact nature of the day will be steered by the groups interests.
Useful Information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Minimum age: 12+
Bushcraft & Field Archery - Combo Day Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
A fantastic day immersed in the woods. Learn essential bushcraft survival skills including different firelighting techniques (no matches) magnesium striker, traditional flint and steel. Camp craft involves knife skills making tent pegs / mallets / spoons / natural cordage. Shelter building using bashas to name but a few. Bushcraft is a vast area of possible skills we can explore.
Field archery is NOT standing in a field shooting at a target - Our woodland ranges are unique and will have you shooting interesting targets 'off piste' - through the trees, uphill to downhill and around obstacles. More of a traditional archery hunter experience, however we absolutely do not condone hunting animals for sport! No previous experience required.
Useful Information
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum age: 12+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
1/2 day Bushcraft Fire & Craft in Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
This is a fun Bushcraft session. Learn to make a fire using just a flint & Steel, boil some water on your fire to make a hot drink. Once the fire is going we will use knife skills to craft some bush bling. Make some beads, a tent peg, whistle or even start carving a spoon.
Useful Information
Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Minimum age: 10+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
Archery, Axe Throwing & Static Battle Archery in Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
This is a combo session, 3 activities. Archery, Axe Throwing and Static Archery Combat. Our static archery tag combat games combine specifically designed ‘tagging’ arrows with traditional, full power, recurve bows for the ultimate archery combat experience. The ultimate aim is to ‘tag’ your opponent to take them out of the game. This is static combat, you will get to shoot at eachother but running around is limited.
The session will start with training on the archery range, we will then open up axe throwing. The last 1/2hr of the session will involve Archery Combat scenarios ensuring everyone gets to shoot at eachother!
Useful Information
Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Minimum age: 10+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
Medieval Trio (Archery, Crossbow, and Axe Throwing) Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Master the ancient skills of Archery, Axe Throwing and Crossbow shooting in a beautiful Dorset woodland
What to expect:
- 2.5hr combined Archery, Axe Throwing & Rifle Crossbow session, with friendly expert instruction
- Active for the whole session duration
- Everyone welcome. Suitable for novices and those with previous experience, step by step guidance throughout
- This unique activity requires skill over brawn
- Improve skills through a range of fun games and challenges
- Sessions are delivered in an idyllic woodland setting
- Ages 6 - 12’s can do Archery only whilst others also do Axe Throwing and Crossbow Shooting, you will always be in close proximity, family friendly.
- Minimum booking of 2 places required if booking under 18’s. At least one adult must take part with any under 18's.
- For more information, including videos, please see our dedicated website page
Why do it?
- Learn a skill and challenge yourself
- Connect with the great outdoors and get some healthy mind & body exercise
- Engage with loved ones and other like-minded people
- Fun, competitive challenges will provide great fun and memories!
Useful Information
Duration: 2.5 hours / 150 mins - Available for bookings year round
Minimum age: 12+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Waterproofs, spare layers, suncream / hat if required.
- Closed-toe shoes, trainers are fine
- Please bring soft drinks / snacks if required
- Any medication if required
- Please ensure you arrive 15 mins before the session start time
- Have another question? Please see our FAQ page https://insightactivities.co.uk/faq/
Address
- Tolpuddle, Dorset
- Please use the google maps link provided in your confirmation email rather than our postcode!
- Find us easily by using Google Maps directions to Insight Activities Dorset
Archery and Crossbows in Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Traditional meets modern in the ultimate Archery experience, set in a beautiful Dorset woodland
What to expect:
- 2.5hr combined Archery & Rifle Crossbow session, with friendly expert instruction
- Active for the whole session duration
- Everyone welcome. Suitable for novices and those with previous experience, step by step guidance throughout
- This unique activity requires skill over brawn
- Improve skills through a range of fun games and challenges
- Sessions are delivered in an idyllic woodland setting
- Ages 6 - 12’s can do Archery whilst others also do Axe Throwing and Crossbow Shooting, you will always be in close proximity, family friendly.
- Minimum booking of 2 places required if booking under 18’s. At least one adult must take part with any under 18's.
- For more information, including videos, please see our dedicated website page
Why do it?
- Learn a skill and challenge yourself
- Connect with the great outdoors and get some healthy mind & body exercise
- Engage with loved ones and other like-minded people
- Fun, competitive challenges will provide great fun and memories!
Useful Information
Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) - Available for bookings year round
Minimum age: 12+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Waterproofs, spare layers, suncream / hat if required.
- Closed-toe shoes, trainers are fine
- Please bring soft drinks / snacks if required
- Any medication if required
- Please ensure you arrive 15 mins before the session start time
- Have another question? Please see our FAQ page https://insightactivities.co.uk/faq/
Address
- Tolpuddle, Dorset.
- Please use the google maps link provided in your confirmation email rather than our postcode!
- Find us easily by using Google Maps directions to Insight Activities Dorset
Woodland Archery in Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Get outdoors and shoot for gold in a beautiful woodland
What to expect:
- 2hr archery session, with friendly expert instruction
- Active for the whole session, no sharing your go
- Suitable for novices and archers with previous experience
- Best practice coaching for beginners, getting started and building confidence
- More advanced coaching for those with previous experience
- Improve skills through a range of fun games and challenges
- Sessions are delivered in a beautiful Dorset woodland setting
- Ages 6 - 12’s can do Archery whilst others also do Axe Throwing and Crossbow Shooting, you will always be in close proximity, family friendly.
- Minimum booking of 2 places required if booking under 18’s. At least one adult must take part with any under 18's.
- For more info, including video: https://insightactivities.co.uk/dorset/archery/
Why do it?
- Explore a new skill and challenge yourself
- Connect with the great outdoors and get some healthy mind & body exercise
- Engage with loved ones and other like-minded people
- Fun, competitive challenges will provide great fun and memories!
Useful Information
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) - Available for bookings year round
Minimum age: 6+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Waterproofs, spare layers, suncream / hat if required.
- Closed-toe shoes, trainers are fine
- Please bring soft drinks / snacks if required
- Any medication if required
- Please ensure you arrive 15 mins before the session start time
- Have another question? Please see our FAQ page https://insightactivities.co.uk/faq/
Address
- Tolpuddle, Dorset.
- Please use the google maps link provided in your confirmation email rather than our postcode!
- Find us easily by using Google Maps directions to Insight Activities Dorset
Archery and Axe Throwing in Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Shoot for gold and engage your inner Viking warrior in a beautiful Dorset woodland
What to expect:
- 2.5hr combined Archery & Axe Throwing session, with friendly expert instruction
- Active for the whole session duration
- Everyone welcome. Suitable for novices and those with previous experience, step by step guidance throughout
- This unique activity requires skill over brawn
- Improve skills through a range of fun games and challenges
- Sessions are delivered in an idyllic woodland setting
- Ages 6 - 12’s can do Archery whilst others also do Axe Throwing and Crossbow Shooting, you will always be in close proximity, family friendly.
- Minimum booking of 2 places required if booking under 18’s. At least one adult must take part with any under 18's.
- For more info, including video: https://insightactivities.co.uk/dorset/archery-axe-throwing/
Why do it?
- Learn a skill and challenge yourself
- Connect with the great outdoors and get some healthy mind & body exercise
- Engage with loved ones and other like-minded people
- Fun, competitive challenges will provide great fun and memories!
Useful Information
Duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes) - Available for bookings year round
Minimum age: 12+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Waterproofs, spare layers, suncream / hat if required.
- Closed-toe shoes, trainers are fine
- Please bring soft drinks / snacks if required
- Any medication if required
- Please ensure you arrive 15 mins before the session start time
- Have another question? Please see our FAQ page https://insightactivities.co.uk/faq/
Address
- Tolpuddle, Dorset.
- Please use the google maps link provided in your confirmation email rather than our postcode!
- Find us easily by using Google Maps directions to Insight Activities Dorset
Field Archery Dorset
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
This is not your standard archery session! Field Archery at our Dorset woodland is a masterclass in stealth and primitive skills, honing your archery skills to precision and accuracy.
You’ll learn all you need to know on an archery training session, then head deep into the woods, take shots from elevation, longer distances and through vegetation. Here you’ll put your new knowledge to the test as you keep your eyes peeled, moving stealthily through the forest and firing at themed targets.
Field Archery is archery.. but, more like how our ancestors did it, instinctively!
Useful Information
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum age: 10+
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Closed-toe shoes
- lunch, water and snacks