OCCASIONS
Forget the museum and the worksheet. If you want students engaged, active, communicating, and genuinely invested in the outcome — get them on our arenas.
Ironsight Activities offers school and college group bookings for educational visits, end-of-term celebrations, reward days, and curriculum-linked team building sessions. Based in the Hampshire countryside just outside Andover, we're easily accessible for schools across Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Berkshire — and we handle everything on the day so your staff can focus on the students.
Event pricing & packages
All activities are delivered by our trained, experienced staff with full safety briefings before any gameplay begins. We match the activity to the age group and tailor the format to suit your visit.
Not sure which activity is right for your year group? Call us and we'll advise based on age range, group size, and what you're hoping to get out of the visit.
Laser Tag
From age 7. The most accessible option for younger year groups and mixed-ability classes. No mess, no impact, and genuinely exciting for students of all backgrounds and fitness levels. Ideal for primary and lower secondary groups.
Splatmaster
From age 9. A step up from Laser Tag — low-impact paint guns in outdoor combat arenas. A brilliant option for upper primary and secondary groups who want something more physical.
Paintball
From age 12. For older secondary and college groups who want the full combat experience. Outdoor arenas, full kit, and serious competitive intensity.
Airsoft
From age 12. The most immersive activity on site. Themed indoor zones, realistic replica weapons, and mission-based gameplay that demands genuine strategic thinking. Ideal for older secondary and college groups.
Everything you need to know before you book your school/college trip to Ironsight Activities.
Combat sports might not sound like a natural fit for a school trip — but the skills our activities develop are exactly what teachers, tutors, and pastoral leads are working to build every day.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Students who struggle to work together in a classroom often find their stride the moment they're given a shared mission and a common opponent. Our activities demand genuine collaboration to win.
Communication
Fast, high-pressure scenarios teach students to communicate clearly and listen effectively — skills that transfer directly back into the classroom and beyond.
Leadership & Confidence
Natural leaders emerge in unexpected places. Quieter students often shine in our arenas, discovering confidence they didn't know they had.
Physical Activity & Wellbeing
An hour of active gameplay, fresh air, and genuine physical engagement. A brilliant break from screens and desks — and genuinely good for students' mental and physical wellbeing.
Resilience
Not every round goes your way. Students learn to regroup, adapt their tactics, and come back stronger — a lesson that goes well beyond the game.
Group sizes: 8 to 40 students depending on activity
Duration: 60-minute activity session; arrival and debrief add approximately 30 minutes total
Timing: Available any day of the week, subject to availability, across multiple daily time slots
Supervision: All activities are fully supervised by our trained staff throughout; teacher ratios apply as per your school's policy
Risk Assessment: Available on request prior to your visit
Disclaimers: All participants must complete an online disclaimer before the visit — we recommend circulating this to parents and guardians in advance
✓ All equipment, weapons, and ammunition for the duration of the session
✓ Full protective gear and helmets
✓ Camo overalls for Paintball and Splatmaster
✓ Dedicated event host and on-field marshals throughout
✓ Full safety briefing tailored to the age group
✓ Multiple game rounds and scenarios
✓ Indoor and outdoor arena access
✓ Risk assessment available on request
Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time. You'll be met by your event host who will manage the group throughout the visit. Teachers and support staff are welcome to join in or observe — entirely up to you.
Every visit begins with a comprehensive safety briefing tailored to the age group. All equipment is demonstrated before any gameplay begins. Our staff are trained to manage school and youth groups and maintain a safe, controlled environment throughout.
A full 60-minute session across our indoor and outdoor zones. Multiple game rounds with different objectives, team formations, and scenarios to keep every student engaged from start to finish.
Sessions wrap up at 20 past the hour. If you'd like, our marshals can facilitate a short group reflection on teamwork, communication, and what worked well — ideal for groups using the visit as part of a wider pastoral or PSHE programme.