Airsoft in Cornwall

From an underground tunnel system near Camborne to a 60-acre site near Truro and Cornwall's original airsoft ground near Helston, the county offers some genuinely distinctive skirmish terrain - plus a fortified island skirmish if you're based over the border in Plymouth.

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Airsoft has a longer history in Cornwall than many players realise - KGB Airsoft near Helston was founded in 2000 and is generally regarded as the county's original site, running a deliberately old-school, milsim-style experience at Porkellis Moor. Cornwall's Elite Airsoft (CEA) near Truro offers a very different scale, with 60 acres of pine forest, marshland and open field around a disused railway viaduct and a purpose-built CQB village.

For something more unusual, Holman's Test Mine Airsoft near Camborne is played partly underground, across two miles of tunnels beneath a historic granite quarry once used to test mining equipment, alongside 30 acres of scrubland and quarry above ground. Thunder Park near Bodmin combines airsoft with paintball across mixed woodland and structure-based terrain, and has also been used as a training ground by Devon and Cornwall Police.

Closer to the Tamar, Mad Mommas Airsoft near Saltash is a woodland site that's convenient for Plymouth-based players while still being in Cornwall, and On Target Games Newquay offers airsoft alongside its paintball and laser combat sessions. If you'd rather buy your own kit, On Target Supplies in Saltash and Cornwall's Airsoft & Army Surplus in Par both stock guns, ammunition and military-style clothing and equipment.

Good to know before you play

  • Age limits are stricter than paintball: most sites set a minimum age of 12+, with full face protection often required for under-16s.
  • Eye protection is non-negotiable: full-seal eye protection is required at every site, and most sites can loan you a mask if you don't own one.
  • Games run on a schedule: most Cornwall sites play every other Sunday rather than daily - check the specific game day before travelling.
  • Rental gear is usually available: if you don't own an airsoft replica, most sites offer rent-a-gun options for new players, though it's worth booking this in advance.
  • Facilities vary a lot by site: some smaller, more traditional sites have no toilets, running water or on-site food - bring your own supplies and check the site's facilities list first.

Airsoft Sites in Cornwall & Plymouth

Airsoft Sites in Cornwall

Thunder Park

Luxulyan, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5FA

One of Cornwall's longest-running airsoft sites, Thunder Park's mixed woodland, grass and rocky terrain includes buildings, bunkers and vehicles used across its game scenarios. Airsoft games run every other Sunday, with a 5×5 range also available for hire. The site has also been used by Devon and Cornwall Police as a training ground.

  • Parking: Plenty of on-site parking next to the amenities and safe zone.
  • Age limits: Airsoft from age 12.
  • Facilities: Safe zone, toilets, hot food and drinks, on-site shop and equipment hire.
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Cornwall's Elite Airsoft (CEA)

Denas Water, Probus, Truro TR2 4HF

Billed as the biggest and best airsoft site in the South West, CEA covers more than 60 acres of pine forest, marshland, rivers, ponds and open field, with games played under the arches of a disused railway viaduct and in a dedicated CQB village. Events run roughly fortnightly and suit both newcomers and experienced players.

  • Parking: On-site parking available.
  • Age limits: Confirm current age policy with the site before booking.
  • Facilities: Varies by game day - check current details before travelling.
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KGB Airsoft

Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0JU

Cornwall's first and longest-running airsoft organisation, founded in 2000. KGB Airsoft is a non-profit group running a deliberately old-school, milsim-influenced experience across varied terrain - high ground, boggy woodland and open moorland - with games every other Sunday. Rental replicas are available for new players.

  • Parking: On-site parking, used as the safe zone.
  • Facilities: No toilets or food on-site - bring your own supplies.
  • Note: Full face protection required for under-16s; free mesh masks available if booked in advance.
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Holman's Test Mine Airsoft

Troon, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 9JP

A genuinely unusual site: airsoft is played through two miles of underground tunnels beneath a historic granite quarry once used by the Holman engineering company to test mining drills, plus 30 acres of quarry and scrubland above ground. Helmets, boots and torches are required in the tunnels, and the site includes a Hesco bunker and vehicles used in play.

  • Parking: On-site parking available.
  • Kit note: Helmet, boots and a torch are essential for the underground sections.
  • Facilities: Confirm current facilities with the site before booking.
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Mad Mommas Airsoft

Leigh Lane, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6PP

A friendly woodland site just outside Plymouth but firmly on the Cornwall side of the Tamar, popular with newer players. The site includes buildings, a small bunker and criss-crossing tracks offering plenty of ambush spots, making it a handy option for players based in or near Plymouth who don't want to cross the border.

  • Parking: On-site parking available.
  • Good for: Newer players, per regular feedback from site regulars.
  • Facilities: Confirm current facilities and game days via the site's Facebook page.
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On Target Games Newquay

Bosoughan, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4LP

Better known for paintball, this family-run outdoor activities centre near Newquay also runs monthly airsoft and paintball club days for players with their own equipment, alongside its regular rental paintball and outdoor laser combat sessions.

  • Parking: On-site customer parking.
  • Format: Monthly airsoft club days for players with their own gear.
  • Facilities: Outdoor activity areas, refreshments, picnic facilities and toilets.
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Airsoft Equipment Retailers in Cornwall

On Target Supplies

7 Prideaux Close, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6LD

A specialist paintball and airsoft retailer and the only walk-in paintball and airsoft equipment store in the South West. Stocks airsoft guns, ammunition, protective gear and accessories from major brands, and includes an indoor airsoft shooting range.

  • Opening times: Vary by day - call or check ahead, as the shop may open on request.
  • Facilities: Retail shop plus indoor airsoft shooting range.
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Cornwall's Airsoft & Army Surplus

Par Market, Moor Road, Par, Cornwall PL25 3RP

A dedicated airsoft and army surplus retailer stocking RIFs and two-tone replicas, air rifles and pistols, ammunition, and a wide range of military-style clothing and equipment from suppliers including Kombat UK. Children's clothing and equipment is also stocked.

  • Contact: Live chat and social media available for stock enquiries.
  • Facilities: Retail shop; check current opening hours before visiting.
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Just Over the Border: Plymouth

Not in Cornwall, but close enough to matter if you're staying in or near Plymouth - and genuinely unlike anywhere else on this list.

Devon - Not Cornwall

Commando Force Airsoft (Drake's Island)

Drake's Island, Plymouth Sound, Plymouth

Founded by two airsoft enthusiasts with a military background, Commando Force Airsoft runs skirmish days on Drake's Island - a fortified island in Plymouth Sound with 400 years of coastal defence history - giving players access to old tunnels and ammunition rooms on game days. The company also runs a separate woodland site, a permanent indoor shooting range and a purpose-built CQB arena, plus mobile airsoft ranges for parties and events.

  • Booking: Drake's Island game days are ticketed and sell out in advance - book early.
  • Kit hire: Rental options available for players without their own airsoft equipment.
  • Facilities: Vary between the island, woodland and indoor sites - check the specific event listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cornwall has airsoft sites across the county, including Thunder Park near Bodmin, Cornwall's Elite Airsoft near Truro, KGB Airsoft near Helston, Holman's Test Mine Airsoft near Camborne, and Mad Mommas Airsoft near Saltash.

Commando Force Airsoft runs skirmishes on Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound, as well as a woodland site, indoor shooting range and CQB arena. Mad Mommas Airsoft, near Saltash, is also close to Plymouth but sits within Cornwall.

Most Cornwall airsoft sites set a minimum age of 12 or older due to the higher-powered replicas used compared with paintball or Splatball. Eye protection, and often full face protection for under-16s, is a standard requirement. Always confirm the current age policy with the specific site before booking.

Yes. On Target Supplies in Saltash and Cornwall's Airsoft & Army Surplus in Par are both specialist retailers stocking airsoft guns, ammunition, protective gear and military-style clothing and accessories.

Game days, opening times, age policies and facilities are set by individual operators and may change without notice, and several smaller sites run to a fortnightly rather than daily schedule. Please check directly with each site before travelling. Cornwall Online is not responsible for the content of external websites linked from this page.

Page last updated: August 2026