Holts Valuation Day At Bywell - Thursday 23rd July

Why not dig out your old or unused Modern or Antique Guns and bring them along to Bywell for a FREE valuation on Thursday 23rd August? HOLTS tour the country ahead of each auction holding free valuation days, rather in the manner of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. The days are fairly informal and hopefully informative, and are primarily intended as points of consignment to the next auction. However, we are also happy to carry out valuations for the sake of interest, together with insurance and probate requirements (a charge may be made for the last two services if required in writing). Gun Specialist Mark Foster from expert Auctioneers Holts will be on hand and will be able to tell you something about the item you have brought along, and we are always keen to hear of family or related provenance, it is often of interest and can have a highly beneficial impact on the value. We will then suggest a realistic catalogue estimate and reserve (if you are minded to sell) together with a likely hammer price. Should you wish to make an appointment please telephone:  01485 542 822 Bywell Shooting Ground is a family run business, established back in 1980. We have generations of experience in providing you with professional service and expertise on gun-fit, accessories, coaching and all other aspects of shooting. We carry one of the largest selections of new and pre owned shotguns in the country. We pride ourselves in complete customer satisfaction, so we know you will thoroughly enjoy your visit. Whilst at Bywell why not visit our Gunroom? Bywell Shooting ground carries a vast selection of shotguns & rifles in all specifications to suit your exact requirements. We offer a try before you buy service on any second hand or demo guns, which can be shot on one of our clay pigeon shooting layouts. Gun fit is of upmost importance and will be carefully looked by expert staff when selecting your next gun. Bywell Shooting Ground Since its inception in 1980 the ground has expanded extensively. It started with just a handful of layouts to now having grown and being a Premier plus rated ground incorporating a wide variety of disciplines. Bywell Shooting Ground sits in the heart of Northumberland, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The ground comprises of 12 DTL layouts, 6 ABT layouts, 4 SKT layouts and various other areas which run Sportrap and English Sporting layouts. A wide variety of driven targets are available for grouse and high pheasant simulation including a 90ft high tower that will truly test your shooting. All of this is nestled within over 10 acres of manicured lawns giving the perfect setup whatever your chosen discipline to shoot. Open Practice At Bywell We run open practice sessions open to all people with a valid shotgun certificate.  We operate practice with the Promatic Clay Mate system allowing you to shoot with ease and maximum enjoyment weather coming to shoot alone or in a group.  Staff are always on hand to assist you on your visit to the ground.  All our practice is priced at 34p per clay. The disciplines and times we run for practice sessions are as follows. Wednesdays 12:30 - 5:00 DTL, Skeet, Sportrap Saturdays 10:00 - 5:00 DTL, Skeet, Sportrap, English Sporting Further disciplines can be available to shoot by appointment. Please contact a member of staff for further details. Catering is also provided in our clubhouse on the practice days serving a wide variety of freshly prepared local produce. Bywell Country Clothing Bywell Shooting Ground has it all when it comes to any clothing & accessories. Our country store has everything you could possibly require for a day in the countryside from luxurious tweed jackets to waterproof over trousers. The outdoors can have demanding weather so we carry everything you could possibly require to keep you warm and dry. Our experienced staff will guide you through our various selection, making sure you leave with the perfect garment for you which will look after you for years to come.