Paintball is an adventure sport played throughout the UK for over 25 years. Players use gas-propelled markers to fire gelatine-skinned paint pellets at opponents. It is one of the UK’s fastest-growing outdoor activities.

Yes — when site rules are followed. Safety masks must be worn at all times. Games are run and monitored by trained marshals. Statistically, paintballing is safer than golf.

A hit feels like a hard flick on bare skin. With adrenaline you often barely notice. Close shots can bruise, which is why we marshal every game and ask for a minimum 6 m shooting distance, with a surrender rule for closer range.

Standard paintball: 11 years old and in year 7 at school. Low Impact / junior options start from age 8.

The more the merrier. We generally run about 30 players per field, mixing smaller groups so everyone gets great game play. Tiny groups of 2–3 are kept together.

We provide everything except footwear. Wear loose comfortable clothes and sensible shoes with ankle support. Avoid too many layers — you will get warm.

No. Only paintballs sold on site may be used. This keeps insurance, safety and biodegradability standards. Players bringing their own paint will be ejected with no refund.

Average use is about 300–400 per half day, or 600–800 on a full day — it varies by player.

As a rule we split arriving groups into two teams so you stay on the same field as friends but also play against them. Very small groups of 2–3 are never asked to split.

Usually yes — mixed evenly so parents can play alongside children. We would never put a group of children against a group of adults, and unsuitable adult groups would not share a field with under-16s.