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Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing (Oxford Circus): Axe Throwing in London
Whistle Punks is an indoor axe throwing venue just off Oxford Circus, on Eastcastle Street. It is the brand's big flagship space, with nine lanes, a bar and a kitchen, so it suits stag and hen groups, work socials, birthdays and anyone after a different kind of night out in the West End. The single most useful thing to know: every session is fully instructed, so no experience is needed and first-timers are the norm.
A standard open session runs 70 minutes and starts at roughly £22 to £25 a head off peak. You get a safety briefing, individual coaching, a friendly tournament and a go at some trick shots. It is an over-18s venue and you will need valid ID. Book ahead rather than turning up on spec, especially at weekends.
Contact
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- Address 53 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8DN
Opening hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue 15:00-23:00
- Wed 15:00-23:00
- Thu 15:00-23:00
- Fri 13:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-23:00
- Sun 10:00-20:00
The axe throwing setup
There are nine lanes, each holding up to 10 players, and every lane has two targets and its own instructor. That is what lets Whistle Punks call this one of the larger axe throwing spaces in Europe. Sessions are built for beginners: you start with a safety briefing, get coached on technique one to one, then move into a knockout tournament and finish on trick shots. Open sessions mix you in with other small groups, while exclusive lanes give a private group its own lane and instructor. Everything happens on purpose-built, side-by-side lanes indoors.
Good to know
This is a bookable, paid venue, not a free drop-in. Open throwing is around £22 to £25 per person for 70 minutes off peak, with exclusive lane hire from about £220 and private or food-inclusive group packages costing more. It is strictly over 18s and you should bring ID. There is a bar and a kitchen on site, so you can eat and drink around your session. Closed Mondays; hours stretch later on Friday and Saturday. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can move in.
Groups and events
The Oxford Circus site leans heavily into groups, from birthdays and stag or hen parties to office team days and larger private events. You can book a single exclusive lane for up to 10, or hire bigger chunks of the venue for sizeable parties with food, drinks and add-ons. It is a five-minute walk from Oxford Circus and close to Tottenham Court Road, which makes it easy to fold into a wider night out in Fitzrovia and Soho.
Common questions
- What is Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing at Oxford Circus?
- It is an indoor axe throwing venue on Eastcastle Street, just off Oxford Circus, with nine lanes, a bar and a kitchen. You throw axes at targets across 70-minute, fully instructed sessions, popular for groups and socials.
- Is Whistle Punks free?
- No. It is a paid, bookable activity. Open axe throwing starts at roughly £22 to £25 per person for 70 minutes off peak, with private and exclusive lane options costing more.
- How much is axe throwing at Whistle Punks Oxford Circus?
- Open sessions are around £22 to £25 a head for 70 minutes off peak. Exclusive lanes start from about £220, and private group or food packages run higher. Peak slots cost more.
- Do you need to book or can you walk in?
- Book ahead. Slots are timed 70-minute sessions and weekends get busy, so reserve online rather than relying on walking in.
- How many lanes does it have?
- Nine lanes. Each lane has two targets, an instructor and space for up to 10 players.
- Is there an age limit?
- Yes, it is over 18s only and you will need valid ID. Sessions are fully instructed, so beginners are welcome.
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