The short answer.
Andy founded Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park in 1988, when paintball was still new to the UK. More than three decades later, he’s still actively involved, and the park has grown to about 100 acres, seven permanent game zones and twelve activities.
The first ever game ran on 18 August 1988, on the original Speedball and Frontline zones. Both are still played today.
The experience behind the park wasn’t bought as a franchise. It was built through thousands of sessions and generations of visitors.
The story.
- 18 August 1988The first gamePaintball on the original Speedball and Frontline zones.
- Over the yearsZone by zoneThe bridge, the bunker, the airfield, the village and the outpost, built up over decades.
- New ideasInvented hereBattlezone Archery and Zombie Apocalypse Training, created at the park.
- Today100 acres, 7 zones, 12 activitiesAnd three event days.
The park today.
- About 100 acresOn the Escrick Park Estate, between York and Selby.
- Seven permanent zonesFrom a 300 ft bridge to a 20-room bunker.
- Twelve activitiesFrom paintball to axe throwing.
- Voted Venue of the Year
Who comes here.
Birthdays, stag and hen dos, team days, schools, clubs and families come from all over Yorkshire and beyond.
Your questions, answered.
When did the park open?
The first ever game ran on 18 August 1988.
Who founded the park?
Andy, in 1988. He’s still actively involved today.
Is it part of a chain?
No. The park wasn’t bought as a franchise; it was built up over decades.
In summary.
- Since 1988First game on 18 August.
- Founded by AndyStill involved.
- Not a franchiseBuilt over decades.
- 100 acres today7 zones, 12 activities.
