The short answer.
The best team days get everyone involved, whatever their fitness or confidence. Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park, 10 minutes from York, runs team-versus-team battles, individual scoring challenges and games nobody has tried before, with no experience needed.
For mixed abilities, choose Laser Tag, Battlezone Archery or Zombie Apocalypse Training. For a full-on battle, Paintball.
Team activities usually start at 10 people. Archery, Air Rifles, Axe Throwing and Zombie Apocalypse Training start at 4.
Three kinds of team day.
- Team versus teamPaintball, Airsoft, Laser Tag and Battlezone Archery: tactics, communication and a winning side.
- Individual scoringAxe Throwing, Archery, Air Rifles and Zombie Apocalypse Training: everyone gets a score.
- Something newBattlezone Archery was developed here, so nobody has an advantage.
The best picks for mixed teams.
Laser Tag
Inclusive action with long-range electronic kit and unlimited shots. Nothing is fired, so nobody is put off. £25 for 90 minutes, always private.
Zombie Apocalypse Training
Three disciplines (archery, axes and air rifles) and a survival percentage for everyone. £50 for two hours, groups of 4 to 15, private.
- Battlezone ArcheryA team combat game developed here at the park. £25, private, 10 or more.See Battlezone
- Axe ThrowingInstruction, then a zombie axe competition. £20, groups of 4 to 28.See Axe Throwing
- PaintballThe highest-action option, with 2 and 4-hour packages. Midweek for 20 or more.See Paintball
Planning your team day.
- FirstPick the kind of dayTeam battle, individual scoring, or a mix.
- ThenCall to build a programmeCombining activities is often possible. Call 01757 289322 and we’ll put it together.
- Before the dayShare the participant formEveryone e-signs their own from the booking portal.
- On the dayArrive 30 minutes earlyRegistration and a safety briefing come first.
What it costs.
- 20 people, Laser Tag20 × £25 = £500.
- 14 people, Axe Throwing14 × £20 = £280, private.
- 12 people, Zombie Apocalypse Training12 × £50 = £600.
- 30 people, 2 hours of paintball30 × £30 = £900.
Worth knowing.
- No experience needed. Everything is taught on the day.
- Most team activities are private to your group.
- Food and a party room can be added: ask when you book.
- Free parking, with space for minibuses and coaches.
- Planning a Christmas do? See Christmas parties.
Your questions, answered.
What’s the best team building activity near York?
It depends on your team. Laser Tag, Battlezone Archery and Zombie Apocalypse Training work well for mixed abilities. Paintball suits teams who want a full-on battle.
What’s the minimum group size?
Team activities usually start at 10 people. Archery, air rifles, axe throwing and zombie training start at 4.
Can we combine activities?
Yes. Ask us and we’ll put together a programme for your group.
Can we come midweek?
Midweek paintball is available for groups of 20 or more. Call 01757 289322 to ask about other activities midweek.
Will it be private?
Most team activities are run for your group only. Saturday paintball may include other groups.
In summary.
- Something for every teamBattles, scoring or something new.
- From £20 per personNo experience needed.
- Mostly privateYour team, your session.
- 10 minutes from YorkFree parking on site.
