The short answer.
Junior Paintball is real outdoor paintball made for children, with lower-powered markers at about a third of adult speed. Every session is private to your group: 90 minutes, three 20-minute missions and your own marshal.
From School Year 5 (around age 9 to 10), £25 per child, or £30 with party food and a private party room.
Sundays at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, plus midweek sessions on any weekday for groups of 10 or more.
What it’s actually like.
Masks on, teams picked, and the marshal leads the first mission. Within minutes, the shyest child is planning an ambush.
Each session has three structured missions across permanent zones: Speedball (one of the original 1988 zones, with trenches and windmills), the Frontline (natural terrain, a river and concrete defences) and the Village, with 27 buildings to attack and defend.
If a child is hit, they go back to their start point and straight back in. Respawns are unlimited, so nobody misses out.
Does it hurt?
No. The markers fire at about a third of adult speed, so children feel the hit, but it doesn’t hurt. Full-face masks and coveralls are worn throughout, and UKPSF-trained marshals give a child-friendly safety briefing first.
Who it suits.
Great for
- Birthday parties from Year 5, with groups of 10 to 50.
- Mixed groups: parents, relatives, teachers and coaches can play too, at the same price.
- Clubs and classes: eligibility goes by school year, so classmates can play together.
Better options if
- Your child is in Year 3 or 4. Try Gelball or Nerf.
- Your child is in Year 1 or 2. Try Junior Laser Tag.
- Younger siblings want to join. Eligibility goes by school year, so they can’t play. Call if you’re unsure.
What it costs.
| Package | Price per child | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Paintball | £25 | Private 90-minute session, Valken Gotcha marker, 300 paintballs, mask, coveralls, unlimited respawns |
| With party food (birthday favourite) | £30 | Everything above, plus an XL hot dog, juice and crisps in a private zombie-themed party room |
- 12 children12 × £25 = £300, or £360 with party food.
- Bring your own food insteadHire a party room for £30. Birthday cakes are welcome.
- Extra paintballsRarely needed: 300 each covers three missions. Extras are £8 per 100.
The party, step by step.
- After bookingShare the participant formA parent or guardian e-signs for each child before the party.
- 30 minutes beforeArrive and registerRegistration, teams and the safety briefing.
- 90 minutesThree missionsSpeedball, the Frontline and the Village.
- AfterwardsParty foodIn a private zombie-themed party room, with no fixed time limit.
Before you go.
- What to wearComfortable old clothes, long trousers and trainers or boots with good grip. No sandals or sliders, and tie long hair back.
- The weatherLayers in the cold, and a change of clothes if it’s wet. It normally goes ahead in ordinary rain.
- SupervisionA responsible adult must stay on site throughout.
- WatchingParents can watch the Village mission from the viewing area. Other zones aren’t visible from a safe spot.
- CancellingCancel more than two weeks before for a full refund. Within two weeks it isn’t refunded, but we’ll always try to move your date.
- AccessibilityWe’ve welcomed wheelchair users before, but the zones have uneven ground. Call before booking so we can plan.
Your questions, answered.
What age is junior paintball for?
School Year 5 and above, usually age 9 or 10. Younger children can try Nerf or Gelball from Year 3, or Junior Laser Tag from Year 1.
Does junior paintball hurt?
No. The markers fire at about a third of adult speed, so children feel the hit but it doesn’t hurt. Masks and coveralls are worn throughout.
Is it private?
Yes. Every junior paintball booking is private: your group, your teams and your own marshal.
Can parents join in?
Yes. Parents, relatives, teachers and coaches can play with the children at the same £25, with no upper age limit.
When does it run?
Sundays at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, plus midweek sessions on any weekday for 10 or more. Children’s activities don’t run on Saturdays.
How do I pay?
Online bookings are paid in full. Phone bookings can be secured with a £100 deposit, with the balance due the week before.
The parent’s checklist.
- Every child is in Year 5 or aboveEligibility goes by school year.
- Participant forms signedBy a parent or guardian, before the party.
- Old clothes and grippy shoesLong trousers, hair tied back.
- A change of clothesIf it’s wet.
- An adult staying on siteThroughout the session.
- Cake packedBirthday cakes are welcome.
In summary.
- Year 5 and upAround age 9 to 10.
- It doesn’t hurtA third of adult speed.
- Always privateGroups of 10 to 50.
- £25 per child£30 with party food.
