Burnham Company of Archers welcomes all ages and abilities. From first-time beginners to competitive archers — our dedicated field is open year-round.
Originally founded in the early 1970s as "King Alfred's Bowmen", we moved to our current home at the Burnham Association of Sports Clubs in 1976/77, becoming the Burnham Company of Archers (BCOA).
We are fortunate to have our own dedicated outdoor field, enabling shooting throughout the entire year, rain or shine. Our friendly and welcoming community embraces everyone — from curious beginners to competitive county-level archers.
Get Involved TodayOriginally founded in the early 1970s as "King Alfred's Bowmen", we moved to our current home at the Burnham Association of Sports Clubs in 1976/77, becoming the Burnham Company of Archers (BCOA).
We are fortunate to have our own dedicated outdoor field, enabling shooting throughout the entire year, rain or shine. Our friendly and welcoming community embraces everyone — from curious beginners to competitive county-level archers.
Get Involved Today
We provide a complete environment for archers at every stage of their journey.
Our dedicated field at Burnham Association of Sports Clubs means you can shoot every single day of the year, whatever the season.
All ages, all abilities, all backgrounds. We foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere where camaraderie is just as important as accuracy.
No experience needed. Our qualified coaches guide new archers step-by-step through the fundamentals in structured, enjoyable beginner courses.
Shoot recurve, compound, longbow, or barebow. We support all major archery disciplines and styles at our facilities.
Take part in local, county, and regional competitions. We compete within the Grand Western Archery Society (GWAS) and Somerset County.
Weekly club sessions, postal leagues, and special events throughout the year keep things fresh and give you plenty of opportunities to shoot.
"I joined as a complete beginner knowing nothing about archery. Within a few sessions I was hooked, and the coaching has been superb. Genuinely the friendliest club I've ever been part of."
"The field is excellent and available all year — even through winter. It's great to have a local club of this quality right here in Burnham-on-Sea. Highly recommend to anyone curious about archery."
"My two kids have both joined and absolutely love it. The coaches are patient and brilliant with young archers. Such a wonderful sport to learn as a family — BCOA makes it so accessible."
Your archery journey starts here. From beginner courses to full membership — we'll guide you every step of the way.
Our beginner courses are designed for anyone who has never shot a bow before. All equipment is provided — just bring yourself.
Contact us via the website to reserve your spot on our next beginner course. Courses run regularly throughout the year with limited spaces for a quality experience.
Meet your qualified coach, learn bow safety, correct stance, and the basics of drawing and releasing. You'll shoot your first arrows by the end of day one.
Develop consistency, improve your form, learn about equipment, and get comfortable on the range. Coaches provide tailored feedback to every student.
Upon completing the course you're invited to become a full club member and join our community of archers at the field whenever you like.
Fees do not include governing body memberships (GWAS, SCAA or Archery GB), which are payable separately. Members provide their own target faces and pins. Contact hello@burnhamcompanyofarchers.co.uk for full details.
BCOA supports a range of archery disciplines. Not sure which suits you? Our coaches will help you find your fit.
The most popular Olympic style. A classic recurve bow with or without sights is a great choice for beginners and seasoned competitors alike.
Using a pulley system for a mechanical advantage, compound bows offer incredible accuracy and are popular in field and target competitions.
Traditional styles that challenge the archer to rely purely on instinct and feel. A deeply satisfying, skill-intensive way to shoot.
Local, county, and regional archery tournaments across Somerset and neighbouring counties. Enter and compete with BCOA.
Tournaments below include BCOA club shoots, Somerset County, GWAS regional events, and neighbouring county competitions. Click "Enter" to go to the booking page.
Hosted by Burnham Company of Archers at our field, Burnham Association of Sports Clubs. WA720 / WA1440 rounds. All bow styles welcome.
The Grand Western Archery Society's flagship indoor championship. UK Record Status event at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-Super-Mare.
A beloved week-long event in the stunning Dunster Castle Deer Park. The 70th Dunster Archery Week runs 13–19 July 2025/2026. Multiple rounds across the week.
Annual intercounties competition hosted at Cleve Archers (near Bristol). Somerset County Archery Association competes against Gloucestershire, Dorset & Wiltshire, Devon & Cornwall.
The Somerset County Archery Association winter postal league — shoot your round at your home field and submit scores. Runs October through March.
The annual Somerset County Championships — open to all Somerset club members affiliated with Archery GB via SCAA. National round and metric distances.
Internal club competition, open to all BCOA members. Handicap-adjusted scoring ensures fair competition across all ability levels. Fun and friendly atmosphere.
BCOA has the facilities and experience to host local and county-level competitions. Get in touch to discuss hosting your next event at our field.
Talk to the Committee
Whether you're curious about joining, have a question about membership, or want to discuss hosting an event — we'd love to hear from you.
We'd love to hear from you — whether you're curious about joining, have a question about membership, or want to discuss hosting an event.
Drop us an email and a member of the committee will get back to you as soon as possible.
hello@burnhamcompanyofarchers.co.ukBurnham Association of Sports Clubs
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Saturday & Sunday mornings
Wednesdays from 6:00pm
Field open year-round
