Frequently Asked Questions

Laser Combat – 6+Yrs | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for laser combat at Bawtry?
  • Six years old and above is fine, younger if accompanied by a playing adult, but please advise of this when booking.
  • Is laser tag at Bawtry the same as indoor Laserquest or Quasar?
  • No, not at all. Indoor laser taggers have to be used in moderate darkness and only have a range of about 50ft. The laser tag guns used at BPF can be used in daylight and have an accurate range of up to 2000ft. They’re the same units used by the UK and US military for training exercises.
  • Will our group be divided into teams, or will they all stay together?
  • We’d usually divide groups into two teams as this makes for the most fun. There’s nothing finer than shooting up your mates on Movie-Set themed game zones! Groups of 2 or 3 players would be kept on the same team so that no one is alone.
  • Do I need to stay to supervise?
  • No, our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session. However, we recommend that some parents stay to ensure the children are happy. Maybe try your hand at archery or tomahawk throwing while you wait.
  • Can mums, dads and older siblings join in?
  • Yes, of course. Laser Combat is great fun for all ages – the little ones love to gang up on the adults! Adults often try Archery or Knife and Tomahawk Axe Throwing while the kids are out having fun – Call for details.
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We often mix groups of a similar ability to make up numbers, as this makes for more fun. However, we’d never put on a stag party with a group of 6-year-olds.
  • Can I bring a birthday cake?
  • Yes, of course. We have dedicated laser combat military-themed Basecamp with sheltered party benches and separate party areas for each group – don’t forget the candles and a knife!
  • Is food and drinks included?
  • Food and drink isn’t included; however, giant hotdogs, cheeseburgers, and veggie burgers, etc, are available for purchase from our 5* Food Hygiene Rated cafe. Dietary requirement options are also available. These can be ordered once your group is out playing and will be ready for the end of your session.
  • Is woodland laser tag safe?
  • YES, absolutely. Our state-of-the-art laser taggers fire perfectly safe infra-red beams – the same as a TV remote, so there’s no danger whatsoever. Sessions are always fully supervised by our safety marshals. BPF is very proud of its 100% perfect safety record – Statistically the safest multi-activity centre in the UK – pretty impressive!
  • Will I need any extra money?
  • Although entry, equipment, supervision, and drinks are all included, you may wish to buy hotdogs or a cup of hot chocolate, so a bit of pocket money is advisable.

Junior Paintball – 9+Yrs | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for junior paintball?
  • If your child’s nine years of age (year 5), then they’re old enough to play. Ten-year-olds and above are always fine. For older players, see Regular Paintballing.
  • Is paintballing safe for kids?
  • This is the most common question parents ask us, and the answer is YES. Providing the children follow the instructions given by our safety marshals. We have a 100% unblemished safety record. No goggle lifting is tolerated outside the safe area (basecamp) – we take the safety of all our players very seriously.
  • But what if my child lifts their goggles outside the safe area?
  • If a player lifts their goggles outside the safe area, they’ll be prohibited from playing any further paintball on that day. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of your child.
  • Do I need to stay to supervise my child?
  • Although our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session, we do recommend that some parents stay to help with kitting-up etc. An adult must be present for the safety briefing. Parents often enjoy an hour of archery or tomahawk throwing while their children are out paintballing.
  • Does junior paintball hurt?
  • No not really. Low-impact paintballs hit with less than a third of the force of regular paintballs. Couple this with full body armour, full-head goggles, and thick camo coveralls with high padded collars and the impact will feel similar to the twang of an elastic band. We recommend players bring gloves to protect their fingers. Gloves are available for purchase onsite.
  • Why don’t all paintball operators offer paintball for children?
  • The simple answer is the set-up costs are just too much. Costing twice as much as adult paintball guns, smaller operators just can’t afford to make the investment.
  • Are kids paintball guns less powerful?
  • No, the paintballs travel just as fast as regular paintballs. However, because the balls are smaller, they carry less than a third of the energy of regular paintballs, so they hit with less than a third of the force, too – Same fun, fewer bruises!
  • So, are junior paintball guns less accurate than adult paintball guns?
  • No, not at all. In fact, they tend to be slightly more accurate.
  • Won’t my child get bruised?
  • Although kitted-out with full-body armour, full-head protection and padded camo suit, the risk of bruises on less well-protected areas such as arms and legs remains – although bruises from low-impact paintballs tend to disappear quite quickly. Gloves are recommended and not provided as standard. However, they are available for purchase onsite.
  • Do the goggles steam-up?
  • Exceptionally good ventilation coupled with an optically advanced ‘anti-fog’ lens helps prevent the goggles from steaming up. If they do steam up due to your child getting particularly hot, Fog-Buster wipes can be purchased at just 50p each.
  • How many paintballs will my child use?
  • Now that’s a tricky one. It really depends on how many times your child pulls the trigger! The average in a session is 300 balls; some will use less, and some may use more. Additional paintballs are available for purchase from our onsite shop should they be required.
  • My child has been invited to a kid’s paintball party at Bawtry Paintball Fields. Will he need to take any money with him?
  • Although all paintball equipment is provided, including 300 paintballs, you may wish to give your child some pocket money in case they want to buy extra paintballs, chocolate, or sweets from our shop. Burgers and giant hot dogs are available for purchase, too. Our cafe is 5* Food Hygiene Rated!
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We often mix groups of a similar age and ability to make up numbers, as this makes for more fun. However, we wouldn’t put a group of 11-year-olds with a stag group or a group of 10-year-old girls against a bunch of 16-year-old boys.
  • Can my husband join in?
  • Yes. We encourage parents or older brothers and sisters to join in the fun, providing they embrace the spirit of it being for the youngsters.

Regular Paintball – 11+Yrs | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for regular paintball?
  • If your child’s 11 years of age but has already started senior school (year 7), then they’re old enough to play. 12 year olds and above are always fine. For younger player, see Junior ‘low-impact’ Paintball.
  • My child’s in school year 7, but do I need to stay to supervise?
  • Although our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session, we recommend that some parents stay; at least until after the first couple of games. An adult must be present for the safety briefing and counter-sign registration forms for players 16 years and under. Parents often do an hour of archery or tomahawk throwing while they wait.
  • Can teenagers and kids aged 11yrs+ join in with adults?
  • Yes. However, we wouldn’t put a group of 12-year-olds with a stag group, or a group of 13-year-old girls against a corporate group. We want everyone to have fun and leave having had the best day possible.
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We often mix groups of a similar ability to make up numbers as this makes for more fun. Typically we’d aim to make groups up to about 40 players – 20 on each side.
  • Can I bring my own paintballs, I can buy them dead cheap on ebay?
  • No, of course not. The paintballs we provide are first-rate quality – they’re spherical, don’t break in the gun, and they fly straight. We’ve all seen third-rate, crappy balls on the internet but trust us, when it comes to paintballs, you get what you pay for. At BPF, it’s not just the balls you’re paying for; and you’re also paying for the fantastic facilities, Award-Winning games, insurance, superb organisation, fantastic equipment, safety, the list goes on…
  • Is paintballing safe?
  • YES. The instructions given by our safety marshals are followed. BPF boasts a 100% unblemished safety record – Statistically the safest paintball site in the UK. No goggle lifting is tolerated outside the safe area (basecamp). While we want all our customers to have lots of fun, safety always comes first!
  • What happens if goggles are lifted while outside the safe area?
  • If a player lifts their goggles outside the safe area, they’ll be prohibited from playing the next game. If it happens a second time, that player will be excluded from games for the rest of that day. Safety always comes first at Bawtry Paintball Fields.
  • How many paintballs will I use?
  • Umm, that’s a tricky one. It really does depend on how many times you pull the trigger! The average in a half-day session is about 300 balls, and it’s about 600 balls in a full day. Some will use less, and some will use more. Additional paintballs are available for purchase from our onsite shop if required.
  • How much money will I need?
  • Although entry, all paintball equipment, supervision, and drinks are included, and depending on the package you choose, a certain number of paintballs and lunch may also be included. It’s advisable to bring extra money in case you want to buy extra paintballs, grenades, chocolate, or sweets etc from our cafe. You might even decide to upgrade your gun or mask.
  • Does paintball hurt?
  • No not generally. We actively enforce a 5-meter rule to ensure players are not shot from close range. However, it’s impossible to be everywhere all the time, and close-range impacts do sometimes occur. The thick camo coveralls with high padded collar, padded airtech snoods, and full-face safety goggles protect from the majority of shots. The impact will feel similar to the twang of an elastic band.
  • Are regular paintball guns more powerful than junior paintball guns?
  • No, the paintballs travel at about the same speed as junior paintballs. However, regular paintballs are larger, so hit with more force.
  • How accurate are the paintball guns at Bawtry Paintball Fields?
  • They’re very accurate indeed. The accuracy is almost all down to the quality of the paintballs, as opposed to the gun itself, and BPF only sells the very best, most spherical paintballs, ensuring you hit your target without wasting dozens of shots. Our guns are top quality, too, and rigorously maintained.
  • I’m a female, won’t I get bruised?
  • At BPF, all females are offered full-body armour, which offers excellent protection to the whole torso. This, coupled with full-head protection and a padded camo suit, reduces the risk of bruises significantly.
  • Do the goggles steam-up?
  • Exceptionally good ventilation coupled with an optically advanced ‘anti-fog’ lens helps prevent the goggles from steaming up; however, the sport’s very nature means you’ll get quite warm. If they do steam-up due to overheating, Fog-Buster wipes can be purchased at just 50 pence each. We also offer an optional upgrade to double-glazed ‘Pro-Goggles for a nominal fee.
  • Can I pay by card?
  • Credit and debit cards are accepted onsite. Amex is not accepted.

Target Archery – 6+Yrs | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for archery at Bawtry?
  • Six years old and above is fine, although adults can join in too.
  • Is there a minimum number of people required?
  • No, we can run sessions for just a couple of people, or join individuals with other groups if need be.
  • What’s the maximum number I can bring along?
  • Up to thirty archers can take part at once, although larger groups can take part as we just rotate them in turn.
  • I’m bringing young children; do I need to stay to supervise?
  • Our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session; however, we recommend that some parents stay to ensure the children are happy.
  • Can mums, dads and older siblings join in?
  • Yes, of course. Archery is great fun for all ages six and upwards – the little ones love to show off their skills to mum or dad.
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We sometimes mix smaller groups together. However, we’d never put on a stag party with a group of six-year-olds.
  • Can I bring a birthday cake?
  • Yes, of course. We have dedicated areas with sheltered party benches and separate party areas for each group – don’t forget the candles!
  • Is food and drinks included?
  • Orange squash is included throughout the session, and children can help themselves. Food isn’t included. However, giant hotdogs, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, fries, ice cream, slush etc, are available for purchase from our 5* Food Hygiene Rated cafe. Gluten-free options are also available. These can be ordered on arrival and will be ready for the end of your session.
  • Is target archery safe?
  • YES, absolutely. Sessions are in a totally enclosed archery area and are always fully supervised by our safety marshals. BPF is very proud of its 100% perfect safety record – Statistically the safest in the UK – pretty impressive!
  • Will I need any extra money?
  • Although entry, equipment, supervision, and drinks are all included, you may wish to buy hotdogs or a cup of hot chocolate, so a bit of pocket money is advisable.

Tomahawk & Knife Throwing – 11yrs+ | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for knife and axe throwing at Bawtry?
  • Eleven years old and above is fine.
  • Is there a minimum number of people required?
  • No, we can run sessions for just a couple of people or join individuals with other groups if need be.
  • What’s the maximum number I can bring along?
  • Groups of up to twenty-four can be fine. With larger groups, we’d rotate participants so everyone gets plenty of time on the throwing range.
  • I’m bringing eleven year olds; do I need to stay to supervise?
  • Our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session. However, we recommend that some parents stay to ensure the children are happy and maybe capture the action on film.
  • Can mums, dads and older siblings join in?
  • Yes, of course. Knife and axe throwing is great fun for adults, too.
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We sometimes mix smaller groups together. However, we’d never put on a stag party with a group of eleven-year-olds.
  • Can I bring a birthday cake?
  • Yes, of course. We have dedicated areas with sheltered party benches and separate party areas for each group – don’t forget the candles!
  • Is food and drinks included?
  • Orange squash is included throughout the session, and children can help themselves. Food isn’t included. However, giant hotdogs, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, fries, ice cream, slush, etc are available for purchase from our 5* Food Hygiene Rated cafe. Gluten-free options are also available. These can be ordered on arrival and will be ready for the end of your session.
  • Is knife and axe throwing safe?
  • YES, absolutely. Sessions take place in our dedicated throwing range and are always fully supervised by our safety marshals. The throwing items are different to other knives and axes and do not have particularly sharp edges. We’re very strict on safety and insist that all participants adhere to our safety rules. Only those taking part are permitted to enter the throwing arena, and everyone throws and collects in time. BPF is very proud of its 100% perfect safety record – Statistically the safest in the UK – pretty impressive!
  • Will I need any extra money?
  • Although entry, equipment, supervision, and drinks are all included, you may wish to buy hotdogs, slush, an ice cream, or a cup of hot chocolate, so a bit of pocket money is advisable.

Rifle Shooting – 9yrs+ | FAQs

  • What’s the minimum age for rifle shooting at Bawtry?
  • Nine years old and above is fine.
  • Is there a minimum number of people required?
  • No, we can run sessions for just a couple of people or join individuals with other groups if need be.
  • What’s the maximum number I can bring along?
  • Groups of up to twenty can be fine. With larger groups, we’d rotate participants so everyone gets plenty of time to hone their skills.
  • I’m bringing nine year olds; do I need to stay to supervise?
  • Our highly trained safety marshals give full instruction and supervision throughout the session. However, we recommend that some parents stay to ensure the children are happy and maybe capture the action on film.
  • Can mums, dads and older siblings join in?
  • Yes, of course. Rifle Shooting is great fun for adults too.
  • Will my group be mixed with other groups?
  • That depends. We sometimes mix smaller groups together. However, we’d never put on a stag party with a group of nine-year-olds.
  • Can I bring a birthday cake?
  • Yes, of course. We have dedicated areas with sheltered party benches and separate party areas for each group – don’t forget the candles!
  • Is food and drinks included?
  • Orange squash is included throughout the session, and children can help themselves. Food isn’t included. However, giant hotdogs, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, fries, ice cream, slush, etc., are available from our 5* Food Hygiene Rated cafe. Gluten-free options are also available. These can be ordered on arrival and will be ready for the end of your session.
  • Is rifle shooting safe?
  • YES, absolutely. Sessions take place in our dedicated shooting range and are always fully supervised by our safety marshals. We are very strict on safety and insist that all participants adhere to our safety rules. Only those taking part are permitted to enter the shooting range. BPF is very proud of its 100% perfect safety record – Statistically the safest in the UK – pretty impressive!
  • Will I need any extra money?
  • Although entry, equipment, supervision, and drinks are all included, you may wish to buy hotdogs, slush, an ice cream, or a cup of hot chocolate, so a bit of pocket money is advisable.

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