Metal detecting is a great way to relax, it gives you time to enjoy the great outdoors at your own pace, being out in the field with a metal detector is proven to be one of the best ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
So why not book a session out in the field with the Skill School team.

We will supply everything you need for your metal detecting experience, including the machine, digging tools and many years of knowledge.

Gary Blackwell is one of the World’s leading authorities on metal detecting with over 30 years experience, covering field craft and the technical aspects of using a metal detector.
Along with his team of professionals from the Hayling Detect club, you can fast track your way to becoming a metal detecting expert, and discover why metal detecting is so popular.

More about your Skill School Metal Detecting day
We can organize 1 to 1 sessions or groups events of up to 20 people for a true corporate team building experience.
Group metal detecting days – what to expect
Detect a Day will start in the morning, you will be shown the basics of metal detecting, how to operate the machine and how to excavate buried targets.
When it is time to go out into the field, you will be escorted by one of our professional team giving you hands-on tuition.
Lunch will be supplied
In the afternoon, you can detect on your own or enter the skill school challenge.

Our main event arenas are in South Hampshire, very close to the historic town of Alton / Winchester / Petersfield.

Hard standing car parking and toilets are available.

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