Kids Laser Tag York

Looking for a kids laser tag party in York? Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park offers private outdoor laser tag sessions for children in School Year 1 and above at our established activity venue on the Escrick Park Estate, between York and Selby.

This is not a small indoor laser tag arena. Children play across two purpose-built outdoor maps, taking part in team missions, searching for hidden gold coins and finishing with an exciting Golden Egg finale.

Every booking is private to your group. Children will not be mixed with another party or unfamiliar players.

Kids Laser Tag costs £20 per participant and includes one full hour of gameplay, lightweight laser tag guns with built-in hit sensors, coloured team bibs, unlimited lives and instructor-led missions. The minimum group size is 10 players.

We ask groups to arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time so the children can check in, receive their equipment and complete the briefing before the full hour of play begins. If a group arrives late, we build enough flexibility into the schedule to ensure the children still receive one hour of gameplay.

Parents and other adults are welcome to join in and play. Parents who prefer to watch can use the designated viewing areas alongside the maps.

Optional party food costs £5 per person and includes an XL American-style hot dog, a juice drink and a packet of crisps. Food is served afterwards in one of our private, child-friendly themed party rooms, with no fixed time limit. Families are also welcome to bring a birthday cake.

Call 01757 289322 to book, or use the online booking system below.

Kids Laser Tag Near York at a Glance

Price: £20 per participant
Gameplay: One full hour
Recommended arrival: 30 minutes before the booked start time
Minimum age: School Year 1 and above
Typical age: Five or six years old in School Year 1
Minimum group size: 10 players
Booking type: Private session
Exclusivity: Your group will not be mixed with another party
Equipment: Lightweight laser tag guns with built-in hit sensors
Lives: Unlimited
Scoring: Eliminations and objectives recorded
Team identification: Coloured bibs
Protection: No goggles or full-face masks required
Maps: The Village and Towers
Party format: Missions, treasure hunt and Golden Egg finale
Adults: Parents and other adults may join in and play
Viewing: Designated areas are available for non-participating parents
Food option: £5 per person
Party food: XL American-style hot dog, juice and crisps
Party rooms: Private, child-friendly themed rooms
Party room time: No fixed time limit
Birthday cake: Families may bring their own
Weather: Sessions normally continue in ordinary rain
Location: Escrick Park Estate, between York and Selby
Parking: Free on-site parking
Booking: Online or by calling 01757 289322

A Private Outdoor Laser Tag Party

Every Kids Laser Tag booking is private.

Your children will not be mixed with another birthday party, school group or unrelated booking. Teams are created entirely from your own participants, so everyone shares the experience together.

This gives parents several practical advantages:

• Children play only with people from their own group
• Teams are made from invited friends and family
• Younger children are not placed with older unfamiliar players
• Beginners can learn without pressure
• The instructor can explain games at the group’s pace
• Parents know exactly who is taking part
• The birthday group experiences every stage together

A minimum of 10 players is required because the session is reserved exclusively for your group.

Outdoor Laser Tag for Children in School Year 1 and Above

Kids Laser Tag is suitable for children in School Year 1 and above.

Most children in School Year 1 are five or six years old. Eligibility is based on the child’s school year rather than requiring every participant to have reached a particular birthday.

This makes Kids Laser Tag one of the most accessible outdoor activities available at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park.

The equipment is lightweight and simple to use, while unlimited lives mean children are not removed from the game for long periods.

The session is particularly suited to younger children because:

Parents can join in if they wish

There are no physical projectiles

Hits are recorded electronically

Equipment is straightforward

Lives are unlimited

Games are explained clearly

Children remain involved throughout

The booking is private

What Makes Outdoor Laser Tag Different?

Many people imagine laser tag taking place in a dark indoor arena with flashing lights and narrow corridors.

Our children’s laser tag takes place outdoors across two purpose-built maps.

Children have space to move, hide, defend objectives and explore different areas rather than remaining inside a small room.

There are:

• No paintballs
• No plastic BBs
• No foam darts to collect
• No ammunition charges
• No masks or goggles
• No need for children to call their own hits

The electronic equipment records hits automatically.

This keeps the activity easy to understand and allows children to focus on teamwork, movement and the adventure.

The Village Laser Tag Map

The Village is a purpose-built outdoor map with buildings, routes, bridges and cover positions.

Children can move between different areas, defend locations and work together to complete missions.

The map allows energetic players to move quickly while also giving quieter or more cautious children useful positions to defend.

Children may need to:

• Move between buildings
• Protect teammates
• Defend a position
• Search for hidden treasure
• Reach an objective
• Watch bridges and pathways
• Work together against the opposing team

The map is designed to provide a sense of adventure while remaining clear and manageable for younger players.

The Towers Laser Tag Map

Towers provides a different style of outdoor laser tag.

The map includes a large central bridge and four elevated towers, creating clear positions to attack, defend and control.

The raised structures and bridge give the children recognisable objectives and encourage them to communicate with teammates.

Players may need to:

• Defend a tower
• Cross the bridge
• Protect a route
• Reach a target area
• Stop the opposing team advancing
• Search for treasure around the map
• Complete an objective before time runs out

Using two different maps helps keep the party varied and gives the children more than one environment to explore.

A Three-Stage Laser Tag Adventure

Every Kids Laser Tag session follows a three-stage structure.

The party begins with team missions, develops into a treasure hunt and finishes with the Golden Egg finale.

This turns the activity into a complete adventure rather than a series of disconnected games.

Stage One: Team Laser Tag Missions

The session begins with structured team missions.

Children are divided into teams, given coloured bibs and shown how the laser tag guns work.

The instructor explains:

• The game boundaries
• The team objective
• How lives work
• How eliminations are recorded
• What happens when a player loses a life
• How to use the equipment
• When each game starts and finishes

Missions may involve defending an area, reaching a position or working together to stop the opposing team.

No previous laser tag experience is needed.

Stage Two: Treasure Hunt for Gold Coins

Partway through the session, the treasure hunt begins.

Gold coins are hidden around the maps, giving the children another objective alongside the laser tag games.

Players need to search different areas while watching the opposing team and protecting their own progress.

The treasure hunt encourages children to decide:

• Who should search
• Who should defend
• Which area to explore first
• How to protect collected coins
• Whether to move quickly or carefully
• How teammates can help one another

This gives children who may not want to run constantly another useful role within the team.

Stage Three: The Golden Egg Finale

The final stage introduces the Golden Egg.

The children use what they have learned during the earlier missions to search for the final hidden objective.

By this stage, they understand the maps, know their teammates and are usually fully involved in the adventure.

The Golden Egg finale brings together:

• Teamwork
• Searching
• Laser tag action
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Friendly competition

It gives the party a clear and memorable finish.

How the Laser Tag Equipment Works

Each child uses a lightweight laser tag gun with the hit sensor built directly into it.

There is no separate vest, head sensor or wearable electronic pack.

When another player successfully tags the sensor, the equipment records the hit and removes a life.

The system records:

• Remaining lives
• Player eliminations
• Game progress
• Objective results

Children have unlimited lives, so losing all current lives does not leave them standing outside the game for the remainder of the session.

The instructor explains how the equipment works before gameplay begins.

Unlimited Lives Keep Everyone Involved

Kids Laser Tag uses an unlimited lives format.

This is particularly helpful for younger players because nobody is removed from the activity for a long period after being eliminated.

Children can return to the game according to the instructions given for that mission.

Unlimited lives help keep the party:

• Active
• Inclusive
• Easy to understand
• Enjoyable for beginners
• Suitable for mixed confidence levels
• Moving from one objective to the next

A child who loses several lives early in a game still has opportunities to return, help the team and complete the mission.

Eliminations and Objectives Are Recorded

Although lives are unlimited, the equipment still records eliminations.

This gives children a sense of achievement when they successfully tag another player.

The instructor also manages wider team objectives, such as defending a position or completing a treasure hunt.

This means the session can recognise:

• Individual eliminations
• Team progress
• Completed objectives
• Successful defence
• Treasure collected
• Golden Egg results

The games are competitive, but the main aim remains participation and enjoyment.

What Happens on the Day?

Arrival 30 Minutes Before the Session

We ask groups to arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time.

This provides enough time for:

• Check-in
• Organising the group
• Issuing equipment
• Dividing players into teams
• Putting on coloured bibs
• Explaining the laser tag guns
• Completing the briefing
• Answering questions before gameplay

Preparing before the booked start means the children receive a full hour of laser tag.

What Happens if the Group Is Late?

We understand that organising a large group of young children can be difficult.

The schedule includes flexibility so that late groups will still receive one full hour of gameplay.

Arriving on time is still recommended because it keeps the party relaxed and gives children enough time to understand the equipment before the games begin.

Equipment and Safety Briefing

The instructor explains:

• How to hold the laser tag gun
• Where the built-in sensor is located
• How hits are recorded
• How lives work
• The boundaries of each map
• How each mission works
• What to do when eliminated
• When children must stop
• How teams are identified
• How to move safely around the maps

No goggles or full-face protection are required because laser tag does not fire a projectile.

One Full Hour of Gameplay

Once the briefing is complete, the group receives one full hour of gameplay.

The session includes team missions, the gold coin treasure hunt and the Golden Egg finale.

The instructor manages every stage and keeps the group involved throughout.

What Is Included?

Every Kids Laser Tag booking includes:

• A private session for your group
• One full hour of gameplay
• Lightweight laser tag guns
• Built-in hit sensors
• Unlimited lives
• Electronic elimination recording
• Team objectives
• Coloured bibs
• Team missions
• Treasure hunt with hidden gold coins
• Golden Egg finale
• Use of The Village and Towers maps
• Child-friendly briefing
• Instructor supervision
• Designated parent viewing areas
• Free on-site parking

All laser tag equipment required for the session is provided.

Children must use the venue’s equipment because other laser tag systems would not be compatible.

Does Kids Laser Tag Hurt?

No physical projectile is fired.

The equipment uses electronic signals to register hits, so children are not struck by paintballs, gel balls, plastic BBs or foam darts.

This makes Kids Laser Tag a completely non-impact activity.

Children still move around outdoor maps, so sensible footwear and safe movement remain important.

Is Kids Laser Tag Suitable for Beginners?

Yes. No previous experience is required.

The equipment is simple to use, and every game is explained before it begins.

Children do not need to understand complicated controls or scoring systems.

The session can suit different playing styles.

Some children may want to run between positions, while others may prefer to:

• Defend a tower
• Protect an objective
• Search for treasure
• Watch a bridge
• Support teammates
• Guard collected coins
• Help locate the Golden Egg

This allows children with different confidence levels to contribute.

Can Parents Join In?

Yes. Parents and other adults are welcome to join in and play.

Adults must be included in the participant numbers and follow the same instructions as the children.

They will receive:

• A venue laser tag gun
• A coloured team bib
• The same briefing
• The same unlimited-lives format
• A place within one of the teams

Children often enjoy competing against parents, relatives or family friends.

Can Parents Watch?

Parents who do not want to play may watch from designated viewing areas alongside the maps.

The viewing areas allow adults to see the children taking part while remaining outside the active game space.

Parents should stay within the areas identified by the instructor and avoid entering the maps while a game is running.

Photography may be possible from the viewing positions, provided it does not interfere with the session.

Kids Laser Tag Birthday Parties Near York

Kids Laser Tag is especially well suited to birthday parties for younger children.

The private format means the birthday child and their friends remain together without another party being added.

A Kids Laser Tag birthday includes:

• Exclusive use for the group
• One full hour of gameplay
• Two purpose-built outdoor maps
• Lightweight electronic equipment
• Unlimited lives
• Team missions
• Treasure hunting
• Golden Egg finale
• Coloured team bibs
• Instructor supervision
• Optional food
• A private themed party room when food is booked

It provides an active outdoor alternative to soft play, bowling or a small indoor laser arena.

Optional Party Food

Food can be added for £5 per person.

Each person receives:

• One XL American-style hot dog
• One juice drink
• One packet of crisps

Food is served after the activity in a private themed party room.

The party food option keeps the activity and meal at the same venue, making the day easier for parents to manage.

Food should be arranged as part of the booking.

Private Child-Friendly Party Rooms

Groups that add food use one of our five private themed party rooms.

For younger Kids Laser Tag groups, we use the lighter, less frightening rooms rather than the scarier zombie-themed spaces.

The room is reserved for your group and is not shared with another party.

There is no fixed time limit, allowing children to eat and continue the celebration without being rushed.

The party room provides space to:

• Eat the party food
• Bring out the birthday cake
• Sing happy birthday
• Open presents
• Take photographs
• Talk about the missions
• Wait for collection
• Continue the celebration

Can We Bring a Birthday Cake?

Yes. Families are always welcome to bring a birthday cake.

The cake can be served in the private party room after the laser tag session.

Parents should bring anything specific they require for serving the cake.

Who Can Take Part?

Children must be in School Year 1 or above.

Most School Year 1 children are five or six years old.

Eligibility is based on the child’s school year.

Younger siblings below School Year 1 cannot participate in the standard Kids Laser Tag session, even if they are close in age to the other children.

Parents should call if they are uncertain about a child’s eligibility.

A Party for Different Confidence Levels

Kids Laser Tag does not require every child to be highly energetic or competitive.

Some children may enjoy running between cover, while others may prefer holding a tower or protecting an objective.

Useful roles can include:

• Searching for gold coins
• Guarding a bridge
• Defending a building
• Protecting teammates
• Watching a route
• Helping plan the next move
• Searching for the Golden Egg

The unlimited-lives format means children can keep trying even if they are tagged several times.

Parents should contact us before booking if a child has an additional requirement or may need extra support.

What Should Children Wear?

Children should wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for active play.

We recommend:

• Long trousers
• A comfortable top
• Layers in colder weather
• Secure, closed-toe footwear
• Trainers or boots with good grip
• Clothing that can get muddy
• Spare footwear during wet conditions
• A change of clothes if heavy rain is expected

Open-toe shoes, sandals and sliders are not suitable.

Children wear coloured team bibs over their own clothes.

Long hair should be tied back, and valuable or loose jewellery should be removed where possible.

Does Kids Laser Tag Continue in the Rain?

Yes. Kids Laser Tag normally continues in ordinary rain.

The activity takes place outdoors, so children should dress for the weather and wear practical footwear.

Wet conditions can make parts of the maps slippery or muddy.

The venue has indoor areas for briefings and optional party food.

In unusually severe weather or conditions that could affect safety, the venue will decide whether the activity can proceed.

Can Children Bring Their Own Laser Tag Equipment?

No. Children must use the laser tag equipment supplied by Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park.

Other home laser tag systems would not be compatible with the venue equipment, sensors or game settings.

All required equipment is included in the booking price.

Kids Laser Tag for School Friends and Clubs

The private format can also suit:

• School friend groups
• Family celebrations
• Sports teams
• Cubs, Brownies and youth groups
• Club socials
• End-of-term events
• Groups of cousins and friends
• Children’s activity days

Every participant must be in School Year 1 or above.

Organisers should contact us if the group includes children across several school years or anyone who may need additional support.

Kids Laser Tag Compared with Nerf

Kids Laser Tag and Nerf are both private team activities, but the equipment and party stories differ.

Kids Laser Tag

Kids Laser Tag includes:

• Electronic hit detection
• No physical projectiles
• Unlimited lives
• Eliminations recorded automatically
• Coloured team bibs
• Two outdoor maps
• Treasure hunt
• Golden Egg finale
• Minimum age of School Year 1

Kids Nerf

Kids Nerf includes:

• Soft foam darts
• Nerf pistols
• Unlimited darts
• Full-face protection
• Coloured team bibs
• Purpose-built Nerf village
• Treasure hunt
• Golden Egg finale
• Minimum age of School Year 3

Laser tag may be more suitable for younger children or families wanting a completely non-impact activity.

Nerf may appeal to older children who enjoy firing foam darts and the familiar Nerf style of play.

Kids Laser Tag Compared with Gelball

Kids Laser Tag uses electronic equipment and does not fire any projectile.

Gelball uses small hydrated gel balls and offers a different outdoor tactical experience.

Laser tag may suit younger groups and children who prefer a completely non-impact activity.

Gelball may appeal to older children looking for something closer to outdoor action games.

Check the dedicated Gelball page for its current minimum age and session details.

Kids Laser Tag Compared with Kids Paintball

Kids Laser Tag is available from School Year 1 and has no projectile impact.

Kids Paintball is available from age 10 and School Year 5. It uses low-velocity paintballs, camouflage coveralls and three structured paintball missions.

Laser tag may suit younger children or groups wanting electronic hit detection.

Kids Paintball may appeal to older children who want a real paintball experience using junior equipment.

Can Kids Laser Tag Be Combined with Another Activity?

Kids Laser Tag may be combined with another age-appropriate activity, depending on participant ages, group size, timing and availability.

Possible options may include:

• Kids Nerf
• Gelball
• Kids Paintball
• Archery
• Other suitable children’s activities

Each activity has its own age requirements, price and session length.

Call 01757 289322 if you would like help planning a multi-activity birthday or group visit.

Kids Laser Tag Near York and Selby

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park is located on the Escrick Park Estate, between York and Selby.

The venue is easily accessible from the A19 and provides free on-site parking.

Our address is:

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park
Escrick Park Estate
Broad Lane
Skipwith
Selby
YO8 5SW

The venue is convenient for families travelling from:

• York
• Selby
• Escrick
• Fulford
• Bishopthorpe
• Riccall
• Pocklington
• Tadcaster
• Howden
• Market Weighton

Please check the route in advance and aim to arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time.

Why Choose Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park for Kids Laser Tag?

Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park has been delivering organised outdoor activities since 1988.

Reasons families choose Kids Laser Tag include:

• Private sessions for every group
• No mixing with unrelated parties
• Suitable from School Year 1
• One full hour of gameplay
• Lightweight equipment
• Sensors built into the laser tag guns
• No separate vests
• No projectile impacts
• Unlimited lives
• Eliminations recorded electronically
• Structured objectives
• The Village map
• The Towers map
• Treasure hunt with hidden gold coins
• Golden Egg finale
• Coloured team bibs
• Experienced instructors
• Parents able to watch
• Parents able to join in
• Optional party food for £5 per person
• Private child-friendly themed party rooms
• No fixed party room time limit
• Birthday cakes welcome
• Free on-site parking
• A convenient location between York and Selby

The party combines outdoor movement, electronic gameplay and a clear adventure story designed for younger children.

How to Book Kids Laser Tag Near York

Kids Laser Tag can be booked online or by calling 01757 289322.

Before booking, make sure:

• Every child is in School Year 1 or above
• Your group has at least 10 players
• Adults joining in are included in the participant numbers
• Children have suitable outdoor footwear
• You have decided whether to add food
• The group can arrive 30 minutes before the start time

We recommend calling for:

• Birthday parties
• Food and party room arrangements
• Parents who want to join in
• Larger groups
• Additional support requirements
• Multi-activity bookings
• Questions about school years
• Club or youth group visits

When contacting us, it helps to know:

• Your preferred date
• Number of participants
• Children’s school years
• Number of adults joining in
• Whether food is required
• Whether you intend to bring a cake
• Any additional support requirements
• Whether you are interested in another activity

Book Kids Laser Tag Online

Kids Laser Tag York FAQs

How much does Kids Laser Tag cost?

Kids Laser Tag costs £20 per participant.

How long does the party last?

Children receive one full hour of laser tag gameplay.

What time should we arrive?

Groups should arrive 30 minutes before the booked start time for check-in, equipment issue and the briefing.

What happens if our group is late?

The schedule includes flexibility so the children will still receive one full hour of gameplay. Arriving on time is strongly recommended.

What is the minimum age?

Children must be in School Year 1 or above. Most Year 1 children are five or six years old.

What is the minimum group size?

A minimum of 10 participants is required.

Is the laser tag party private?

Yes. Every booking is exclusive to your group and is not mixed with another party.

Will our children play against strangers?

No. Teams are created entirely from your own participants.

What equipment is provided?

Each player receives a lightweight laser tag gun with the hit sensor built into it and a coloured team bib.

Do children need to wear a vest?

No. The sensor is built into the gun, so there is no separate electronic vest.

Do children need goggles or masks?

No. Kids Laser Tag does not fire a physical projectile, so goggles and full-face masks are not required.

Does Kids Laser Tag hurt?

No. Hits are recorded electronically, and no paintball, gel ball, BB or foam dart is fired.

Do children have unlimited lives?

Yes. The unlimited-lives format keeps children involved throughout the session.

Are eliminations recorded?

Yes. The equipment records eliminations, while instructors also manage team objectives.

What games do children play?

The party includes team missions, a treasure hunt for hidden gold coins and a Golden Egg finale.

Which maps are used?

Kids Laser Tag takes place on The Village and Towers maps.

Can parents join in?

Yes. Parents and other adults may join if they are included in the booking and follow the same instructions.

Can parents watch?

Yes. Parents may watch from designated viewing areas alongside the maps.

Can children bring their own laser tag equipment?

No. Other equipment would not be compatible with the venue’s system.

Can we add food?

Yes. Food costs £5 per person.

What food is included?

Each person receives an XL American-style hot dog, a juice drink and a packet of crisps.

Is the party room private?

Yes. Groups adding food use a private child-friendly themed party room.

How long can we use the party room?

There is no fixed time limit.

Can we bring a birthday cake?

Yes. Families are always welcome to bring a birthday cake.

What should children wear?

Children should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and secure, closed-toe footwear with good grip.

Does Kids Laser Tag continue in the rain?

Yes. Sessions normally continue in ordinary rain. Severe weather or unsafe conditions may still affect the activity.

Is the activity suitable for beginners?

Yes. No previous experience is required, and instructors explain every stage of the session.

Is parking available?

Yes. Free on-site parking is available.

Where does Kids Laser Tag take place?

Kids Laser Tag takes place at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park on the Escrick Park Estate, between York and Selby. The postcode is YO8 5SW.

How do I book?

Book online or call 01757 289322. Contact us directly for food, adult participants, additional support or multi-activity arrangements.

Book Kids Laser Tag Near York

Give children a private outdoor laser tag adventure designed for younger players.

For £20 per participant, the group receives one full hour of gameplay, lightweight electronic equipment, unlimited lives and a three-stage party featuring team missions, hidden gold coins and the Golden Egg finale.

Optional food costs £5 per person and is served in a private child-friendly themed party room with no fixed time limit. Birthday cakes are welcome.

Book online or call 01757 289322 to arrange your Kids Laser Tag party near York.