HOW TO PLAY

Cancellations of full sessions or of individual participants attending a session that are made at least 7 days before the start of a session are eligible for a full refund. Any changes made after the 7 day mark will not be refunded.

Changes made to the time of your session or to increase the number of participants in your session must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the session itself. We may not be able to make any amendments otherwise.

Please be sure to check the time and date on your invoice carefully as we may not be able to honour the booking if you arrive at the incorrect time. Email info@thehilt.co.uk for changes or call us on 01904 849596.

Please wear closed shoes or you may have to swap with one of your friends to throw. Heels with the top of your foot exposed are not adequate as they will offer no protection.

Please also ensure you have a strategy to tie up loose hair... there are better ways of getting a haircut!

All participants must arrive sober, anyone arriving intoxicated or under the influence of non-prescription drugs will not be permitted to take part and will not be refunded.

Lastly, please ensure all participants have signed a copy of our digital waiver prior to arrival.

Monday (Closed)

Tuesday 2:00 - 6:50

Wednesday 2:00 - 6:50

Thursday 2:00 - 6:50

Friday 2:00 - 8:05

Saturday 11:30 - 8:05

Sunday 11:30 - 4:20

Yes, we know the hours are strange. Each session lasts 1 hour and 5 minutes, with a 10 minute gap between.

We highly recommend booking ahead of time to avoid disappointment. You can walk in, but booking at least 48 hours in advance will give you the best chances of getting a space. Vikings always planned their raids, and you should do the same.

Yes! Document your successes and choose a mean looking filter! If you're posting on Instagram, make sure to tag us @thehiltofyork

We get this one a lot. All you need to do is make your booking and proceed to the payment screen where you will see an option that says "Gift Certificate". On your certificate will be a code that starts with "G", enter that code there. Boom! Done!

Of course! If you have a group of 8 or more, you can book an Exclusive Session for just your party. Fewer than 8 participants is a Social Session and you will probably end up sharing your bay with other throwers. If you would like to book an Exclusive Session, but you have fewer than 8 participants, you will have to pay the full price for 8 people.

Our minimum age to participate is 13. All under 18's must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

The axes weigh 1.6 kgs (3.5 lbs). Our coaches are trained to work with younger participants all in a safe environment.

We will provide the axes, please leave your own weaponry at home.

Certainly! We are always happy to have dogs in the building! Kids are fine too... Please be aware that it can get very noisy in the building and both can find that quite distressing. We would recommend avoiding Saturdays as those are our loudest days.

Well... yes... everything in existence is has weight. If you mean, "Will the axe always stick in the target no matter what?" No. Physics doesn't work that way. Our coaches are good, but they're not miracle workers.

We take safety seriously. All throwers are enclosed in a cage, with dampening pads above, below, and on the ground infront of targets.

Spectators stand behind a secure partition while awaiting their turn, and axe coaches are present for the entirety of the session to ensure rule adherence.

In addition, our axes and targets are checked before each session to ensure their integrity.

Not until after your session. Soft drinks will be available during the session, but mead and ale will need to wait until after the action.

We have a ramp to help wheelchairs clear the 6 inch step at the point of entry, but this is suitable for smaller wheelchairs and walkers only. Larger motorised wheelchairs may struggle to navigate the small amount of space between the ramp and the curb.

We also have a disabled restroom, and our coaches are trained to assist people with a wide range of mobility issues. We'll get you throwing if we can!

We ask for a minimum of 7 days notice in order to issues refunds. Sessions can be cancelled after this time but not refunded.

Requests to change bookings must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the session start. If you need to change your booking please email info@thehilt.co.uk, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Yes! We offer a 15% discount for NHS workers, Armed Forces Personnel, Police, Firefighters and Students. Email info@thehilt.co.uk with the relevant ID and we will disclose the appropriate discount code.

We can no longer offer discounts using Blue Light Cards.

Our standard session is 1hr 5mins. The first 5 minutes include an overview of our safety rules and your group's bay assignment, followed by a full hour of axe throwing with food and drink orders available after the session.

Our recommended group sizes are 2 - 24, with groups between 8-24 able to use our Exclusive Booking options at no extra charge.

Groups over 24 people can be accommodated, just shoot us an email to info@thehilt.co.uk.

Online bookings must be made with a valid debit or credit card online. We do not take cash because it's messy.

Viking outfits preferred, but normal clothes are more frequently favoured. We are throwing axes so no open toed shoes or loose hair please.