The year is 1346 and this is your archery experience day! You'll be welcomed to the 14th century with this fun, hands-on and fascinating Medieval archer day, where you'll be learning how Medieval soldiers lived.

Your encampment for the duration of the experience is nestled in tranquil farmland Maldon in Essex. Here you'll be met by friendly archers in their authentic 14th century archery clothes. Before you know it, it's tabards and tunics for you too, as you prepare to immerse yourself in the world Medieval archery.

Standard raised and garrison ready, it's time to earn your keep just as soldiers would have done in 1346. You'll be shooting to win hand-made silver coins, which you'll need to keep very carefully, as they secure your passage through the day. Your weapon will be a hand-crafted Medieval longbow, loaded with arrows skilfully made using traditional methods and materials.

Fear not if this is your first time with a long bow. All novice Medieval recruits will be taught how to handle, load and release arrows. As your aim improves, you'll be shooting at targets pitched at longer distances, showing you just how powerful these Medieval weapons were.

And indeed, Medieval soldiers of 1346 would have been trained to go into battle. Fierce and bloody to the death, the very best archers made formidable opponents on the battlefield. Thankfully there's no such call to arms today, but you will go through a re-enactment of a typical military campaign to show you just how a Medieval battle would unfold - including firing arrows at the pesky 'enemy'.

These 1346 archery experience days are highly recommended for anyone who is curious about Medieval life. You'll learn lots, be entertained and have plenty of Medieval archery target practice too.