Welcome to Now Strike, your one-stop shop for historical experiences in the United Kingdom. Medieval archery, Viking axe Throwing, even Cowboy shooting! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly activity, a stag do, or simply want to try something new and exciting, we have something for everyone. We offer a variety of historical experiences in Essex, from immersive adventures to fun tasters, even traditional craft courses all of which we can tailor our events to your specific needs. We have an experience day for everyone so what are you waiting for?
Calling all budding adventurers and time travellers, have you ever wondered what it would feel like to clash swords with a Knight or hear the ring on an anvil while shaping hot metal? Or perhaps trying your hand at archery with a Medieval Longbow excites you? How about crafting something with your own hands? We have experiences to suit all ages and group sizes whether you are a family looking to create memories, a couple looking for an unforgettable adventure or a solo explorer wanting to learn a new skill. From short taster sessions to fully immersive experiences, coaching sessions to bow making & blacksmithing courses, we are confident that you’ll find something to make you smile
Our Gift Certificates are a gateway to adventure and make wonderful gifts for a special occasion, birthday or holiday. Perfect for those who love excitement in their lives, value memories over objects or for those who seemingly have everything!
The best bit? Our Certificates are easy to use as they are valid for 18 months and appear instantly in your inbox! So no need to sit waiting by your letterbox and they can be used instantly!
So what is there not to like?
We take pride in our customers’ experience and strive to provide a 5-star experience for everyone who attends our events.
My son and I had a great time at the Blacksmith taster course. Adam is the perfect tutor, professional knowledgeable and friendly. I would thoroughly recommend this, we will be back!
Great mornings entertainment, Adam is a real character who brings history and enthusiasm to the day and a lot of knowledge on both manufacture of the longbow and its uses, I just need a lot more practice 😉
Great Blacksmithing taster session. Adam was an engaging and knowledgeable teacher and made the 3hrs fun but most importantly safe!
We would love to come back and do a full day sometime and make a knife!
If you are looking to do something a bit different and learn a new skill please do give this some consideration.
A really fun and enjoyable day. The instructor was personable and filled with knowledge of guns and the wild west. Would definitely recommend
We bought the Wild West shooting experience for a Father’s Day gift and it’s safe to say that the boys (19 & 15) enjoyed it as much as their dad! Different iconic guns to try, plenty of time to test their skills against the targets and costumes to wear to complete the experience. Adam added so much information on the history of the wild west and the types of guns being used. Excellent value for money as we were there for over 2 hours and had unlimited use of the guns. Very well organised with everyone getting plenty of turns with minimal time to wait in between.
Great day. We really enjoyed the experience. Nice small group with plenty of time on the tools. Instructor was good and explained every step. We came away with the two things we had made and a big smile.
Book your historical event today! Visit our experience page to filter by location and experience type. Have a question? Contact us via our website and we are always happy to help.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with Now Strike!
Now Strike Experiences is based in Essex and a trading name of Now Strike Archery Ltd. We offer a variety of historical themed experience days in the UK. We can tailor our services to your specific needs and we are available for private bookings, corporate and parties.
