Paintball.co.uk - Newcastle
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
ENTRY
from £26.99
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
Outdoor mission-based paintball with a low-impact Miniball option for younger kids, running rain or shine most of the year.
This is proper outdoor paintball, woodland terrain and mission-based games, not an indoor arena. Ages 10 and up play Standard Paintball, while 8 to 10 year olds get Miniball, a lower-impact version with its own kit so smaller kids aren't up against full-force shots.
A session runs about three hours, split across morning and afternoon slots, and they say it goes ahead in almost all weather, so don't assume a grey sky is getting you out of it. That's a decent stretch of time for a birthday group, but it does mean you're committing the whole morning or afternoon, not popping in for an hour. Book 10 to 14 days ahead if you can, since weekends sell out fast, and last-minute slots are a phone call gamble rather than a guarantee.
Everyone under 16 needs a registration form signed by a parent or guardian, which is one more thing to sort before the day rather than on it. Parking's free on site, and there's a sheltered base camp where you can eat your own packed lunch, plus on-site shops for cold drinks, water and snacks if you forget. There's no hot food though, and it's card only, so leave the cash at home and bring an appetite that can wait until after.
Spectators can't stand pitchside on an active field, which is worth knowing if you were planning to watch from the sidelines rather than play. There's a strict zero-alcohol policy too, with no refund if you turn up under the influence, which feels fair enough for something involving flying paintballs.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 to 10 on Miniball, 10 and up for full paintball
- Booking
- Book 10-14 days in advance. Weekends sell out quickly
- Parking
- Free on-site parking provided
- How long to allow
- Approximately 3 hours per session
- Food
- On-site shops sell cold drinks, water and light snacks
- Parties
- Birthday parties available for children, teenagers and adults
- It's card only on site, no cash accepted
- Under-16s need a registration form signed by a parent or guardian before playing
- Spectators aren't allowed on the active playing field
- Sessions run in almost all weather, so dress for the ground rather than the forecast
- Zero-alcohol policy applies, with exclusion and no refund if you break it
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Entry and equipment hire starts at £14.99, YoungGunz 300 for kids is £26.99, and Miniball all-inclusive is £29.99. Prices depend on the package, so confirm what's included when you book.
What age can play?
Miniball suits 8 to 10 year olds with lower-impact kit. Standard Paintball is for 10 and up.
Do we need to book in advance?
Book 10 to 14 days ahead where you can, since weekends sell out quickly. Last-minute slots sometimes come up if you call.
How long does a session last?
Around three hours, run as a morning or afternoon slot depending on the time of year.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
What about food?
There's no hot food, but on-site shops sell cold drinks, water and snacks. You can bring your own packed lunch to eat in the sheltered base camp.
Can we pay by cash?
No, it's card only, so leave the cash at home.
Do under-16s need anything special?
A registration form signed by a parent or guardian is required before they can play.
Do you do birthday parties?
Supervised outdoor birthday sessions run for children, teenagers and adults, though this depends on age and centre availability.
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