Bristol Clay Shooting is a highly professional and welcoming clay pigeon shooting facility located in South Gloucestershire, owned and operated by Neil and Charley Padfield. The complex is uniquely divided into two specialized locations - Severn View and Kingswood - allowing it to perfectly accommodate everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. By separating competitive tournament shooting from corporate events and training, the club maintains an ideal environment tailored to the specific needs of each visitor.
The Severn View ground serves as the competitive heart of the club, hosting 50-target English Sporting open shoots every fortnight on Sundays. Situated on an elevated plateau overlooking the Severn Estuary, this location exposes shooters to highly unpredictable and challenging wind conditions. These shifting winds dramatically alter the aerodynamics of the clay targets, creating a realistic and demanding experience that closely simulates live bird hunting. Scores are meticulously recorded online, allowing local competitors to track their averages and vie for the "High Gun" and "Star Shooter" titles.
Conversely, the Kingswood location is a masterclass in acoustic engineering, designed specifically for the Shooting School and private events. Surrounded by massive artificial earth bunds that keep noise levels strictly below 62 dBA, this ground offers a calm, wind-protected environment. It is here that founder Neil Padfield - a Senior CPSA Coach and APSI member with over 30 years of experience - delivers elite 1:1 tuition, comprehensive gun-fitting sessions, and modular training through the official CPSA Academy.
Beyond traditional clay shooting, Bristol Clay Shooting stands out in the region by offering a highly diverse and flexible range of services tailored for groups, corporate team-building, and special events:
Live Fire Rifles: A rare and exclusive opportunity for civilians to fire military-style rifles (such as the AR15, M16, and AK47) under strict expert supervision.
Mobile Clays: A fully autonomous mobile shooting service that can be legally deployed at private estates, country fairs, or corporate venues, with the club handling all necessary police permits (Section 11.6).
Complete Event Packages: The capacity to seamlessly host groups ranging from 10 to over 200 people, specifically catering to stag/hen parties, pub clubs, and corporate retreats.
Eco-Friendly Operations: A strict commitment to sustainability through the exclusive use of biodegradable clay targets and safe, fibre wad cartridges that protect the local ecosystem.
Pricing at the complex is straightforward and highly adaptable. For newcomers, a comprehensive "Give It A Go" introductory session is priced at £43, while advanced 1:1 coaching starts at £85 for 50 targets. Regular tournament rounds at Severn View cost £19 (with cartridges sold separately). Group clay shooting packages range from £38 to £68 per person, and the unique Live Fire Rifle experiences are available from £22 to £64 depending on the ammunition count.
Addresses: Hillesley Rd, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7QX, United Kingdom
