The short answer.
The best work Christmas parties give everyone something to talk about, not just another meal out. Ten minutes from York, Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park has activities for every kind of team, from axe throwing to laser tag.
Axe Throwing for small teams (from £20, private from 14). Laser Tag for mixed teams. Paintball for big groups.
The last date before Christmas is Sunday 20 December 2026. The park re-opens on Saturday 9 January 2027.
The organiser’s plan.
- FirstPick the activity and dateBook early if you have a particular date in mind.
- ThenBook and payOnline bookings are paid in full; phone bookings can usually be secured with a £100 deposit.
- Before the dayShare the participant formEveryone e-signs their own.
- The dayPlay first, celebrate afterNo alcohol before or during any activity.
Choose by your team.
- Small team (4 to 13)Axe Throwing, Archery or Air Rifles.See Axe Throwing
- Mixed team (14 to 30)Private Axe Throwing, Laser Tag, Battlezone or Airsoft.See Laser Tag
- Whole company (30+)Paintball, with midweek dates for 20 or more.See Paintball
What it costs.
- An office of 14, Axe Throwing and a party room£280 + £30 = £310.
- A team of 20, midweek paintball20 × £30 = £600.
- A team of 8, Air Rifles8 × £25 = £200.
- A team of 20, Laser Tag20 × £25 = £500.
Key dates.
- Last date before ChristmasSunday 20 December 2026.
- Re-openingSaturday 9 January 2027.
- Too busy in December?A January team day makes a great new-year reward.
See the full Christmas parties page.
Your questions, answered.
What’s the last date before Christmas?
Sunday 20 December 2026. The park re-opens on Saturday 9 January 2027.
Do you do Christmas party packages?
Not a fixed package. You build your party from the activities, food and party rooms, so you only pay for what you want.
Can we have a drink first?
No. There’s no alcohol before or during any activity.
In summary.
- From £20 per personAxe Throwing.
- Last date 20 DecemberRe-open 9 January.
- Every team size4 to about 100.
- No fixed packagePay for what you want.
