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Your first visit: what to expect

From the car park to the last game, step by step.

First time at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park? What happens from arrival to finish: registration, the safety briefing, the safe area, food, facilities and what to bring.

Updated 2 October 2026 · Written by the Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park team · 1 min read

Your first visit: what to expect

The short answer.

Arrive 30 minutes before your start time, register, get your kit and have your safety briefing. Then your instructors or marshals run everything, and between games you relax in the safe area with hot food and drinks.

Arrive 30 minutes early (11:30am for Saturday paintball). Everyone must have e-signed their participant form, and the safety briefing is compulsory.

Free parking, toilets and a 5-star hygiene-rated kitchen are on site.

Your visit, step by step.

  1. Before the dayEveryone e-signs the formShared from your booking portal. A parent or guardian signs for under-18s.
  2. ArrivalPark and find usFree parking on site, including minibuses and coaches.
  3. 30 minutes beforeRegister and get kitted outMasks, coveralls or whatever your activity needs.
  4. ThenThe safety briefingCompulsory for everyone. Nobody takes part until they’ve had theirs.
  5. The main eventYour activityRun by instructors and marshals from start to finish.
  6. Between gamesThe safe areaCovered group bays, toilets and the food counter.

What’s on site.

The park in the woods
  • A 5-star kitchenHot food and drinks from the counter, card or cash.
  • Five private party roomsFor birthdays and big groups.
  • ToiletsIncluding an accessible toilet.
  • Covered rangesArchery, axes and air rifles, rain or shine.
  • Free parkingWith space for minibuses and coaches.

Running late?

Call 01757 289322. Late arrival can shorten your session, so it’s worth building in a little extra time for the journey.

Your questions, answered.

How early should we arrive?

30 minutes before your start time. For Saturday paintball, that’s 11:30am.

Is the safety briefing compulsory?

Yes. Nobody can take part until they’ve had theirs.

Can friends come and watch?

Usually, yes. Spectator options depend on the activity, so check the activity page or call.

Can we pay for food by card?

Yes. Card and cash are both welcome at the counter.

In summary.

  • Arrive 30 minutes early11:30am for Saturday paintball.
  • Forms signed firstOnline, before the day.
  • Compulsory briefingBefore anyone plays.
  • 5-star kitchenCard or cash.

Ready for your first visit?

Twelve activities, 10 minutes from York and Selby, 30 from Leeds.

  • 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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