/ Isle of Wight Trip Activities / Tactical Fun in the Forest
Laserguys Laser Tag provides a high-octane outdoor adventure that perfectly balances pure excitement with essential soft-skill development. Set within a custom-built arena at a beautiful riverside location in Blandford Forum, the venue turns the traditional forest setting into a dynamic tactical battlefield. For schools on a week-long residential, it offers a high-energy departure from classroom study, allowing students to burn off steam while engaging in structured, objective-based missions that require more than just quick reflexes.
The experience is rooted in the development of Inventions & Technology and tactical awareness. By using precise, lightweight infrared equipment, youngsters can explore the science of digital sensors and invisible light in a safe, pain-free environment. Unlike traditional combat games, there is no mess or bruising, ensuring that every pupil can participate fully regardless of their previous experience. The mission-based gameplay, ranging from capturing flags to defending outposts, provides a fantastic practical link to World War I and World War II history, bringing strategic concepts to life through active play.
Teamwork is at the heart of every session, as students must coordinate their movements and communicate effectively to achieve their goals. The atmospheric woodland terrain, filled with natural obstacles and sheltered hideouts, serves as a brilliant stimulus for Literature & Creative Writing, helping pupils build vivid descriptive vocabularies based on their "battlefield" experiences. With dedicated marshals guiding every mission, teachers can be confident that their youngsters are enjoying a supervised, inclusive, and thoroughly memorable Dorset adventure.
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Laserguys Laser Tag, posed by teachers and other group leaders
There are toilets on site.
Sturdy, closed-toe footwear is mandatory. Students can wear shorts and t-shirts.
Use of a sheltered picnic area is included when private session is booked
All sensors and headbands are disinfected with medical-grade spray between every group. Hand sanitiser is provided at the equipment station for use before and after handling the laser taggers.
All lead marshals carry portable first aid kits during active gameplay. A primary, fully stocked medical station is located at the main mission briefing hut near the entrance.
Laserguys operates a "fair play" policy where teamwork is rewarded over individual scores. Youngsters are briefed to never climb on barricades or trees to ensure the safety of all participants during fast-paced missions.
In the event of an emergency, marshals use two-way radios and whistles to halt play and guide students to the car park muster point.
