tactics and teamwork
Paintballing missions that put you on the front line
Feel the rush of a paintball battle in 40 acres of purpose-built tactical terrain — trenches, forts, bridges, and themed game zones that bring combat scenarios to life. Whether you’re out with mates, celebrating a special occasion, or planning an epic stag do or group outing, paintball at Ancaster Leisure delivers heart-pumping action from start to finish.
Step onto the field, devise your strategy and work with your team — it’s time to outthink, outmanoeuvre and outplay the opposition.
12 years+
Prices from
£10 per person*
*T&Cs apply
session times
Days operated: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
2 hour action packed sessions available.
Morning or afternoon sessions.
We require a minimum of 6 participants to run the session on weekdays.
paintballing at ancaster — how it works
Step 1
Book
Reserve your session online. Tell your team to arrive about 30 minutes early so we can check you in and get you geared up.
Step 2
Briefing & Gear Up
Our team will give a full safety briefing, explain tactics and equip you with the protective kit and your paintball marker. Marshals are on hand throughout to ensure everyone stays safe and has a good time.
Step 3
Enter the Battlefield
Head into the woodlands and take part in missions designed to challenge your team and bring out your competitive edge.
paintball events
Reviews
One of the best outdoor karting circuits in the area. Staff are friendly and helpful and there are Marshall’s around the track to ensure participant safety. Equipment such as overalls and helmets are provided in the cost of the activity but balaclavas and gloves must be purchased separately for a small fee. Thus circuit is available in multiple configurations depending on the event you are taking part in. Lots of events need to be booked in advance but they do offer arrive and drive sessions. We took part in a Grand Prix event which needs a minimum of 8 people and ours was 4 practice laps, 4 qualifying laps and a 45 lap race with trophies awarded for 1st 2nd and 3rd place. They also provided lap reports for each individual detailing laps completed, fastest lap and each lap time as well as a race overview showing position changes throughout the race. By no means a cheap activity but plenty of smiles to the pound and great fun.
Aaron Vellam
We celebrated our child’s birthday here recently. Really well organised! From the front of house staff to the catering staff to the karting circuit staff, we were really impressed with everyone who supported this special event. The facilities are modern and well cared for, and the team were happy to do anything so that our child had a brilliant day!
Nick Newitt
Around 10 of us came last night. Friendly staff and quite a large centre; track was brilliant – very long, lots of quick corners and a long straight. Even more fun in the torrential rain haha
AJC 04
Excellent venue, a great variety of activities, over the years my kids have done laser tag, paint balling and karting a few times with their friends here and every time it has been excellent. The staff are really friendly and helpful whilst also ensuring everything is safely run. THANK YOU.
Lisa Harness
FAQs
What locations are within 2 hours of Ancaster Leisure?
We’re lucky enough to be positioned within easy reach of: Alfreton, Arnold, Ashfield, Beeston, Belper, Bingham, Bourne, Bulwell, Coalville, Derby, Heanor, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Leicester, Lincoln, Long Eaton, Loughborough, Louth, Mablethorpe, Mansfield, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Nottingham, Oadby, Oakham, Peterborough, Retford, Skegness, Sleaford, Southwell, Spalding, Stamford, West Bridgford and Worksop
Where do you play paintball?
Outside in our woodland areas
Can we bring our own food?
You are more than welcome to use the onsite cafe at the karting track or bring your own food which can be eaten in any of our outdoor areas.
Is Paintball suitable for kids?
Paintball is suitable for kids aged 12+. It’s the perfect activity choice for those wanting something a bit more grown up than laser tag.
What should I wear to paintball?
To avoid getting your clothes splattered, you can hire overalls
Do we need to provide our own equipment?
No, we provide all the safety equipment, such as the goggles and helmets as well as the paintmarkers so you have everything you need to have a great time paintballing.
Is their a minimum or maximum number of people to play paintball?
We need a minimum of 6 people to run a session however if there are other groups in then you will be combined with them. We can cater for up to 80 people at a time.
Do we play with other groups?
Yes, we join all our groups together
Does paintballing hurt?
Depending on where you are hit and the distance of the shot, it can be painful and cause bruises but it’s the fear of getting shot that keeps the adrenaline pumping.
Can the stag / hen wear fancy dress whilst paintballing?
Yes, fancy dress can be worn. In fact, it’s encouraged!
