Phoenix Paintball Ltd T/A Skirmish Paintball

Skirmish Paintball near Rugeley is essentially a proper day out if you're the sort who fancies running around firing paint pellets at mates. You get kitted out in full gear - goggles, marker gun, the lot - and then you're let loose on outdoor woodland courses designed for team-based skirmishes. It's all about tactics, coordination, and frankly a bit of chaos once the paint starts flying.

This is squarely for adults and older teenagers who want something more active than sitting about camp. Groups work best here - bring a squad of six or more and you'll have an actual game on your hands. Families with younger kids will find it limited unless the children are genuinely into this sort of thing. Allow three to four hours minimum, including briefing time and gear setup.

The proximity to Cannock Chase Camping and the other sites around the area - Pillaton Hall Farm, Chase Camping at Tackeroo, Silver Trees Holiday Park - means you could absolutely slot this into a camping weekend. Day trip structure would be paintball in the morning, back to your pitch for lunch, then explore Cannock Chase itself in the afternoon for proper walking. It breaks up a caravan holiday nicely if your group includes people who'll actually enjoy it.

Price and exact booking details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before you turn up. Not everyone's cup of tea, but for the right crowd it's a solid day out.