Dartford Clay Shooting Club · Joyce Green Farm, Kent
Clay shootingin Dartford.
Coached first-timer sessions, practice on four disciplines and group days, at Joyce Green Farm in Dartford.
Remembrance 2026
Lest we
forget.
We will remember them. We will never forget.
Honour · Respect · Tradition
01 /Three ways onto the ground
A first shot.
A new challenge.
A reason to come back.
01Have a goNever shot before?Meet your coach, get familiar with the equipment and try clay shooting in a guided session.Your first session
02Practice & tuitionMake the next one count.Explore the layouts or book a lesson focused on the part of your shooting you want to improve.Shooting at Dartford
03Groups & corporateBring the group.A team day, a celebration or a catch-up with friends. Talk to us about coached shooting for your group.Plan a group day02 /New to clay shooting?
You don’t have to
know the ropes.
That’s what your coach is there for. A Have a Go session is a simple way to try the sport before deciding where to take it.
Beginner sessionsLet’s arrange it.
Call the clubhouse with your preferred date and who’s coming. We’ll discuss the session and confirm the details.
Meet your coach.
Get an introduction to the equipment and how the session works, with guidance throughout.
Break your first clay.
Take your time, ask questions and enjoy the challenge. You don’t need your own equipment for Have a Go.
03 /Choose your discipline
Follow the flight.
Find your challenge.
Availability varies, so call ahead.
Tap a clay · sketch, not to scaleWoodland layout · Practice shooting
Variety from stand to stand.
A woodland layout with changing angles and target presentations. Sporting rewards adaptability as well as a steady technique.
Ask about Sporting
04 /Off the stand
The round ends.
The day doesn’t.
There’s time between rounds for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat in the clubhouse. Come on your own, meet friends or make a group visit of it.
- Beginners welcome
- Clubhouse and café
- Individual and group tuition
05 /Google reviews
4.6 stars
on Google.
4.6 · 286 reviews · November 2026
“Have shot here for over 10 years, the team are friendly and the layouts great. Lots of different disciplines available. Recently recommended to a friend for a stag do and they didn’t disappoint, everyone had a brilliant day.”
“Absolutely fantastic time Clay Shooting, we will definitely be back, John was a great instructor and all the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had a lovely breakfast in the club house. I would highly recommend trying the club, I think I may have found a new hobby.”
“Great range. Great clubhouse. Lovely breakfast. Friendly staff. Sorted.”
Dartford Skeet Club
Skeet,
with something to win.
Competitions at Joyce Green Farm with a trophy in every class. The Winter Series starts Sunday 8 November.
Group days & corporate events
A little friendly
competition?
Bring your colleagues or friends for coached shooting and time together at the club. Tell us your group size and preferred date; we’ll talk through the options.
Plan your group day06 /Before your visit
Good to know
before you go.
Still wondering about something?
Give us a call. We’re happy to help.
Yes. Ask about a coached Have a Go session. The team will explain the experience and confirm suitability and availability before booking.
No. Have a Go sessions provide the shooting equipment and eye and ear protection. The clubhouse will confirm the full package when you book.
Yes. “Clay pigeon shooting” is the name most people search for; the sport itself is shooting clay targets, or “clays”, thrown from traps. At Dartford you can try Sporting, Skeet, Trap and Compak.
Yes. Contact the clubhouse with your group size and preferred date to discuss a coached event and refreshments.
Call 01322 311001 or use the enquiry form on this page. The team can confirm current prices, seasonal hours and discipline availability.
Bookings & enquiries
Let’s get you
out on the ground.
Call the clubhouse to arrange a coached session, discuss a group visit or check what’s available for practice. Or send an enquiry and we’ll call you back.
01322 311001dartfordcsc@aol.com- Find us
- Joyce Green Farm, Joyce Green Lane
Dartford, Kent · DA1 5PN
Get directions - Opening times
- Christmas: Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 3 January, 10am–3pm (closed Christmas Day).
Winter: Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Seasonal hours vary, so please call first.