With varied terrain, from dense woodland to open fields and former military bases, the East of England has some fantastic airsoft sites, offering diverse play and skirmish scenarios that’ll really test your skills!
We’ve compiled a few of the top-rated sites in the area, perfect for if you’re a local or are planning a visit.
The Best Airsoft Sites in Norfolk
Scorpion Airsoft, Fakenham
Postcode: NR21 7PL
Site Style: Indoor CQB
Game Days: Assorted sessions, see website
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Based in the heart of Norfolk on the atmospheric former RAF West Raynham airbase, Scorpion Airsoft is one of the area’s premier CQB sites. Here, you can navigate buildings that used to be the station hospital, along with the bunker complex, for an immersive, challenging indoor airsoft experience.
No matter your experience level, you can book private airsoft sessions, great for parties and events or training with your team.
Combat Action Games, Norwich
Postcode: NR9 5TF
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Every other Sunday
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Boasting a 120-acre woodland site north of Norwich, Combat Action Games is a versatile, welcoming site that promises an action-packed day of skirmishing. The site runs a range of game scenarios, attracting a friendly bunch of regular players and new groups every session, making for a great atmosphere.
There is also an on-site shop to stock up on game days, as well as refreshments and regular BBQs for lunch!
Combat Airsoft, Thetford
Postcode: NR16 2TH
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Saturdays & Sundays (plus private 3-hour sessions Monday to Friday)
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Set amongst 90 acres of Thetford Forest, this is a rich woodland site with everything you need to have a fantastic day of gameplay. Do battle beneath dense tree coverage or get strategic and strike out to the various built-up areas, including a fortified outpost, military checkpoint, CQB village and missile silo, to name a few.
The on-site shop is stocked with all the essentials, including ammo and a range of airsoft brands. Plus, if you need to refuel after an intense day out in the field, there’s a canteen serving hot food and snacks.
The Best Airsoft Sites in Suffolk
Gunman Airsoft Tuddenham, Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP28 6DF
Site Style: Urban CQB & Woodland Mix
Game Days: Saturdays & Sundays
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Situated on the former WWII Lancaster base, Gunman Airsoft’s Tuddenham 45-acre site offers an exciting, unique combat experience, with something for everyone. It is set across 13 playable buildings for high-octane CQB scenarios as well as large areas of woodland and scrub to make Milsim and Filmsim games even more immersive.
You’ll also find an on-site shop with guns, accessories and snacks, along with complimentary tea and coffee.
The Best Airsoft Sites in Essex
Airsoft Plantation, Stock
Postcode: CM4 9RS
Site Style: Woodland & Scrubland
Game Days: Sundays
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For a day of super-immersive, high-action gameplay, head to Airsoft Plantation near Stock and Billericay. The site includes a mix of woodland and scrubland with varied terrain and various props, buildings, strategic locations, vehicles and even a downed plane to set the scene.
Here, you’ll get the opportunity to play a range of game modes, including themed, scenario and objective games, all enhanced by theatrical stunts and realistic action. The old maze is ideal for CQB encounters.
Skirmish Airsoft Billericay, Billericay
Postcode: CM11 2TX
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Every Sunday
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Set in the heart of the Essex countryside, here you get to play across 60 acres of mixed woodland, with dense coverage and open areas for diverse gameplay. Features include camo net fire-bases, bridges, low-level structures, a missile base, a village and an extensive CQB zone.
The on-site cafe provides hot food and drinks to help keep you going all day long. There is also an airsoft kit shop selling guns, accessories and spare parts, including some pretty high-end gear.
Splatoon Paintball & Airsoft, Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8UD
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Sundays
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The 12-acre woodland site here is constantly changing with new obstacles and immersive props, including buildings, cars and even the odd helicopter, offering exciting, versatile gameplay and facilitating a variety of scenarios.
It’s often praised for its friendly staff and regulars who create a welcoming atmosphere. The on-site shop sells food and basic airsoft accessories.
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RIFT Airsoft - Blackstone CQB, Huntingdon
Postcode: PE29 6EF
Site Style: Indoor CQB village
Game Days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays
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RIFT’s Blackstone site offers a wholly unique CQB experience, perfect for fans of tactical action and strategic play. The purpose-built movie set village is situated in a large warehouse, offering a series of themed rooms to navigate. The set-dressing and props make for an incredibly immersive experience!
Alongside the main event, there is also a fully-stocked shop and a 4-lane shooting range to hone your skills.
Commando Elite Paintball & Airsoft Centre, Monkswood
Postcode: PE28 2LR
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Alternate Sundays
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The team here prides itself on providing a brilliantly realistic combat experience, complete with genuine military vehicle props to add to the immersive gameplay. Set across 64 acres of woodland, it’s a great-sized site for players of all abilities.
Players can expect a wide selection of exciting game modes and carefully designed scenarios in a challenging but welcoming environment.
The Best Airsoft Sites in Hertfordshire
South Herts Airsoft, Kings Langley
Postcode: WD4 9LE
Site Style: Mostly Woodland with some CQB
Game Days: Alternate Saturdays & Sundays every week
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The site here is mostly woodland with some low-level structures, along with a CQB zone for strategic play. The experienced team are known for creating a variety of exciting game scenarios, from capture the flag and team deathmatch to complex objective-based missions.
The welcoming site cultivates a great community spirit, encouraging younger players to get into the sport and ensuring more experienced players have an enjoyable game every time.
AWA Herts Airsoft, Sawbridgeworth
Postcode: CM21 0LT
Site Style: Woodland
Game Days: Alternate Sundays
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Situated in a lush 78-acre woodland, AWA Herts is a friendly and well-established airsoft site known for its immersive outdoor gameplay and community-focused atmosphere. The expansive forest terrain features natural cover, winding trails, defensive structures, and varied combat zones that create fast-paced, tactical games suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
The fully equipped shop provides airsoft consumables, food and free tea and coffee throughout the day.
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Special Ops Airsoft - The Fire Place, Cranfield
Postcode: MK16 9JU
Site Style: Indoor CQB
Game Days: Select Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
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Located between Milton Keynes and Bedford, the purpose-built indoor arena at The Fire Place boasts 10,000 sq ft of indoor battle zone for advanced CQB training. It has been designed with a post-apocalyptic city vibe, with multi-level buildings, tight alleyways and immersive props to navigate.
As well as indoor CQB, the site also offers an outdoor experience, great for high-energy Milsims and tactical woodland gameplay.
This small selection of East England’s airsoft venues offers plenty to get stuck into, no matter how you like to play. For more recommendations nearer the capital, check out our guide to the best airsoft sites in and around London.
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