Kingsbury Range
Shooting Ranges
Kingsbury Range
Kingsbury, Tamworth
# Kingsbury Range
Kingsbury Range is a Ministry of Defence military training facility located in Tamworth that provides essential firing and weapons training capabilities for UK armed forces. Operated by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, the range utilises Kingsbury Woods as its primary training area, offering a designated danger zone where military personnel can conduct live firing exercises under controlled conditions.
The facility serves active military units requiring realistic combat training and marksmanship development. The range operates on a scheduled basis, with firing times published monthly to ensure public safety and manage civilian access to the surrounding woodland area. This dual responsibility—maintaining operational readiness whilst protecting the local community—is central to the range's function.
What distinguishes Kingsbury Range is its integrated safety management approach. The facility maintains clear public communication protocols through regular firing schedule updates, prominent perimeter signage, and a red flag warning system that immediately alerts unauthorised personnel to active danger areas. This transparency allows the local Tamworth community to plan access to Kingsbury Woods safely around training schedules.
The range represents a critical piece of UK military infrastructure, balancing the armed forces' need for authentic training environments with statutory obligations to protect civilian life and preserve public access rights. Its systematic approach to scheduling and safety communication has made it a model for responsible military range management in populated areas.
Kingsbury Range is a Ministry of Defence military training facility located in Tamworth that provides essential firing and weapons training capabilities for UK armed forces. Operated by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, the range utilises Kingsbury Woods as its primary training area, offering a designated danger zone where military personnel can conduct live firing exercises under controlled conditions.
The facility serves active military units requiring realistic combat training and marksmanship development. The range operates on a scheduled basis, with firing times published monthly to ensure public safety and manage civilian access to the surrounding woodland area. This dual responsibility—maintaining operational readiness whilst protecting the local community—is central to the range's function.
What distinguishes Kingsbury Range is its integrated safety management approach. The facility maintains clear public communication protocols through regular firing schedule updates, prominent perimeter signage, and a red flag warning system that immediately alerts unauthorised personnel to active danger areas. This transparency allows the local Tamworth community to plan access to Kingsbury Woods safely around training schedules.
The range represents a critical piece of UK military infrastructure, balancing the armed forces' need for authentic training environments with statutory obligations to protect civilian life and preserve public access rights. Its systematic approach to scheduling and safety communication has made it a model for responsible military range management in populated areas.
Services offered
Live firing trainingWeapons marksmanship trainingMilitary range operationsSafety management and public access coordinationScheduled training area provisionRange danger area perimeter maintenance