Joe's Bows
Faversham, Kent · Indoor Activity
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Our verdict
Kids
9.4/10
Novelty 10 · Fun Factor 10
Parents
8.8/10
Value 9 · Sanity Preservation 9
Brilliant for older kids and teens; less a day out, more a properly competitive adventure.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Joe's Bows appears to be a hands-on outdoor activity provider rather than a traditional family attraction. The reviews mention archery, crossbow, axe throwing and falconry experiences, including private group sessions and event bookings such as weddings. What stands out is the instruction. Parents repeatedly praise Joe and Gemma for being friendly, knowledgeable and good at helping people of different skill levels feel included. The activities sound properly engaging too, with realistic targets, plenty of turns, and enough novelty to keep older children and adults interested. The catch is that this is not a soft-play-style easy win for toddlers, and the reviews don't tell us much about practical family basics like toilets, cafe, seating or pram access. It sounds more like an active, booked experience than somewhere you casually pop into for an hour and a biscuit.
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Quick read
Archery, axe throwing, crossbow and falconry-style experiences are the draw here. Reviews rave about Joe and Gemma: warm, patient and very good at making everyone join in. Best for older children and mixed-age groups; not much evidence of facilities for little ones.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly outdoor
Parking detail
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Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Likely yes: Venues this size almost always have a cafe.
Locate it
Faversham, Kent
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
What do you actually do at Joe's Bows?
Archery, axe throwing, crossbow sessions and, in some reviews, falconry experiences.
Is it good for children?
Best for older children and teens; younger children may find it less suitable.
Is it suitable for mixed ages?
Yes, reviews say groups with varying skill levels all enjoyed it.
Are the staff good with families?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe Joe and Gemma as friendly, helpful and patient.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"we thoroughly enjoyed a day of archery and axe throwing"
"Joe and Gemma were incredibly professional and hands-on"
"Everyone managed to get things in"