What is Ambush Activities and what does it offer?

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Ambush Activities is an outdoor airsoft venue in Hampshire, UK, running since 1990 on more than 100 acres of woodland between Portsmouth and Southampton. It offers three main ways to play — Airsoft Rental, Airsoft Skirmishes, and Junior Airsoft — plus Joint Ops sessions that mix rental and skirmish players. It suits anyone over 8, from individuals to corporate groups, birthday parties, stag parties, and office parties.

The four ways to play

Session From Duration Ages Who it's for
Airsoft Rental £35.00 per person 3–7 hours 11+ Beginners and anyone without their own kit
Airsoft Skirmish £32.50 per person 7 hours 11+ Players with their own kit
Junior Airsoft £32.50 Not stated Younger players Family-friendly sessions for kids
Joint Ops – Skirmish & Rental £20.00 3–7.5 hours 11+ Mixed groups of experienced and rental players

Prices are listed on the site as starting figures ("from"), so the final cost depends on the session you pick.

What's included

  • Airsoft Rental: game fee, equipment and protection for rentals, plus 1,000 biodegradable BBs per half-day.
  • Junior Airsoft: game fee, equipment and protection for rentals, plus a full magazine of biodegradable BBs per game.
  • Joint Ops: game fees, protective equipment for rentals, plus biodegradable BBs.
  • Airsoft Skirmish: weekly Sunday skirmishes for players with their own kit, plus occasional mixed sessions and private events.

For all under-18s, long sleeves and trousers are required.

Who it's for

The venue describes itself as one of the largest woodland airsoft sites in the UK and welcomes:

  • Individuals trying airsoft for the first time
  • Experienced skirmishers with their own equipment
  • Junior players (family-friendly sessions)
  • Groups — corporate days, birthday parties, stag parties, office parties, and leaving dos

Booking and extras

You can book sessions online through the site. It also offers gift cards and memberships, and you can check dates and review rental eligibility before attending a skirmish.

What to check before you go

  • Skirmish players: confirm you meet the rental eligibility rules if you don't have your own kit — skirmishes are aimed at players with their own equipment.
  • Under-18s: make sure long sleeves and trousers are worn; this is a stated requirement.
  • Groups: private events and mixed sessions are available, so it's worth checking dates rather than assuming a standard Sunday slot fits.
  • Pricing: the figures shown are "from" prices, so treat them as a starting point when budgeting.