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School trips near York: outdoor activities for every year group

Teamwork, fresh air and a day they'll remember.

Outdoor school trips near York for every year group, from Junior Laser Tag in Year 1 to the full line-up in Year 7. Activities, prices, supervision and how to plan the day.

Updated 2 October 2026 · Written by the Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park team · 2 min read

School trips near York: outdoor activities for every year group

The short answer.

Outdoor activities give pupils teamwork, communication and a day they talk about for years. Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park, 10 minutes from York, runs instructor-led activities for every year group from Year 1.

From Year 1 (Junior Laser Tag) to Year 7 and beyond, from £20 per pupil, with team activities private to your school.

Junior team activities take up to 50 players. For bigger groups, call and we’ll plan a programme.

What the day is like.

Nerf blasters unlimited darts and full face protection

Red against Blue, a whole zone to explore, and every pupil part of the team.

Marshals trained to UKPSF standards run every session, starting with a safety briefing. Team activities are private to your group, on permanent woodland zones built up since 1988.

Activities by age.

GroupActivitiesPer personWhat it’s like
Years 1 to 2Junior Laser Tag£20No projectiles, unlimited shots and a team adventure
Years 3 to 4Nerf, Gelball, Archery£20 to £25Team games or a scored competition
Years 5 to 6Plus Junior Paintball£25Lower-powered markers, three missions
Year 7+Paintball, Laser Tag, Airsoft, Axe Throwing and more£20 to £50The full line-up

Our best picks.

  • Primary (Years 1 to 6)Junior Laser Tag, Nerf, Gelball, Archery, and Junior Paintball from Year 5.See Junior Laser Tag
  • Secondary (Year 7+)Laser Tag, Archery, Air Rifles and Battlezone Archery for teamwork and focus.See Laser Tag
  • Calm and inclusiveArchery suits mixed abilities, with instructor-led coaching and a scored finish.See Archery

Planning your visit.

  1. FirstCall to planRing 01757 289322 with your numbers, ages and dates, and we’ll suggest the right activities.
  2. After bookingShare the participant formFrom your booking portal. A parent or guardian e-signs for each under-18.
  3. On the dayArrive 30 minutes earlyRegistration, teams and the safety briefing.
  4. The sessionInstructor-led activitiesYour group only on team activities.

What it costs.

  • 30 pupils, Junior Laser Tag30 × £20 = £600.
  • 30 pupils, Gelball30 × £20 = £600.
  • 15 pupils, Archery15 × £25 = £375.
  • 40 pupils, Junior Paintball40 × £25 = £1,000.

Worth knowing.

  • Participant forms are signed online before the day, by a parent or guardian for under-18s.
  • Supervision: for paintball and Junior Paintball, a responsible adult must stay with under-18s throughout.
  • Ages go by school year, so a class can play together.
  • Free parking with space for minibuses and coaches, 10 minutes from York.

Your questions, answered.

What’s the youngest age you cater for?

Junior Laser Tag starts at School Year 1.

How big can our group be?

Junior team activities take up to 50 players. Call us for bigger groups and we’ll plan a programme.

Are sessions private?

Yes. Team activities are run for your group only.

Who runs the activities?

Marshals and instructors trained to UKPSF standards, starting with a safety briefing.

In summary.

  • From Year 1Every year group.
  • From £20 per pupilInstructor-led.
  • Up to 50 per sessionCall for bigger groups.
  • Private sessionsYour school only.

Ready to plan your school trip?

Instructor-led activities from School Year 1. Call 01757 289322 to plan a programme.

  • 4.9 stars from 480+ Google reviews
  • Running since 1988
  • Free parking

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About this guide. Written by the team at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park, who have run games here since 1988. Prices and session details are checked against our activity pages. Updated 2 October 2026.

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