A knot tying training apparatus (2) comprising at least one knot tying element (4a, 4b) around which a knot may be tied in use of the apparatus (2), one or more sensing devices (10, 16) associated with the or each knot tying element (4a, 4b) for generating a signal in response to a knot being tied around the or each knot tying element (4a, 4b) and a feedback presentation device (220) in communication with the one or more sensing devices (10, 16) for providing feedback to a user.