Barry Island · South Wales · Near Cardiff
The UK's Only
200m Indoor
Tunnel Range.
Housed inside a former railway tunnel on Barry Island, Phoenix Rifle Club offers one of the most technically demanding and genuinely unusual shooting environments in the United Kingdom — open to experienced competitors, FAC holders, and complete beginners alike.
The Tunnel · Barry Island
The Range
A shooting environment
unlike any other.
Phoenix Rifle Club operates inside a 200-metre former railway tunnel on Barry Island — one of the UK's most unusual indoor shooting environments. The Tunnel provides year-round, fully weather-independent shooting conditions that support everything from beginner .22LR sessions to serious full-bore benchrest competition.
The range holds formal certification, Home Office approval, and full Club insurance. Every session is supervised by NRA-qualified Range Officers with direct, hands-on experience across full-bore rifle, benchrest, Mini Rifle, and long-range marksmanship.
Range Distance
200m
Indoor tunnel
Location
Barry Island
South Wales · CF62 5TH
Approval
Home Office
Certified & insured
One of the UK's most unusual indoor shooting environments — a former railway tunnel on Barry Island, South Wales, repurposed as a fully certified, year-round precision rifle range.
The Tunnel · Barry Island · CF62 5TH
What We Shoot
Disciplines & Activities
Full-Bore Rifle
Competitive full-bore target shooting in a certified, Home Office-approved indoor environment. Suitable for FAC licence holders and competitive shooters seeking serious, structured range time regardless of weather.
Precision Benchrest
The Club’s highest-precision discipline — accuracy-focused seated shooting where equipment consistency, ammunition quality, and technical refinement converge. Members compete in benchrest events throughout South Wales.
Mini Rifle & .22LR
Regular .22LR Mini Rifle and Air Rifle sessions accessible to newer members and families. A structured, lower-barrier entry point into competitive shooting with the same standard of safety supervision.
Beginner Introduction
No prior shooting experience required. Phoenix Rifle Club welcomes complete beginners into a safety-first environment with step-by-step guidance and mentorship from experienced Range Officers from the very first session.
Load Development & Testing
Dedicated Chronograph booking and tunnel access for precision reloaders. Test ammunition consistency, measure muzzle velocities, and refine load data in a weather-independent, fully certified environment.
Safety & Supervision
Run by active shooters.
Supervised by qualified officers.
Phoenix Rifle Club is operated by active shooters, experienced competitors, and NRA-qualified Range Officers — people with practical, first-hand involvement across full-bore rifle, benchrest disciplines, Mini Rifle, and long-range marksmanship.
Every session combines structured safety supervision with the kind of technical support that only comes from years of competition, rifle setup, ammunition testing, and precision marksmanship training. Whether it is your first time or your thousandth, the standard of supervision never changes.
NRA-Qualified Range Officers
All sessions are supervised by Range Officers holding current NRA qualification — not just club volunteers.
Home Office Approved
The Club holds formal Home Office approval with a documented shooting record, certified for full-bore and miniature rifle disciplines.
Certified Range Documentation
Full range certification, liability insurance, constitution, byelaws, and safeguarding policy are maintained and available to members.
Beginner-Friendly Induction
You do not need prior experience to begin. Every new member receives a structured safety induction before their first shot.
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How to Join
Enquire
Contact us by phone, email, or the form below. Tell us your experience level and what you are hoping to shoot — there are no wrong answers.
Arrange a Visit
We invite all prospective members to visit The Tunnel in person — see the facility, meet the Range Officers, and ask whatever you need before committing.
Safety Induction
Every new member completes a range safety induction supervised by our NRA-qualified Range Officers. Structured, thorough, and welcoming regardless of experience.
Shoot & Develop
Book sessions, access the Club Chronograph, enter competitions, and develop your marksmanship with mentorship from experienced members and regular Club events.
Ready to visit The Tunnel?
Enquire below or call us directly — we will take it from there.
Find Us
Barry Island, South Wales.
The Tunnel is located on Barry Island — just outside Cardiff and easily reachable from across South Wales. Directions and parking information are provided when you arrange your first visit.
Get in Touch
Apply for membership.
Or simply ask us a question.
Whether you are ready to join, want to arrange a visit to The Tunnel, or just want to understand more about the Club, disciplines, or safety requirements — we are happy to hear from you.
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