Archery TAG
Combining elements from paintball, dodgeball, and archery, Archery TAG is a team-based game played with bows and specially designed foam-tipped arrows.
Players divide into two teams and hide behind inflatable bunkers. The aim of the game is to be the first team to knock out the centres of a 5 spot target on the opponent’s side of the field.
Archery TAG is intense enough for thrill seekers and safe enough for children.
It is for players aged 12 or over and has a minimum group size of 10.
Military obstacle course
We run our obstacle course parties in partnership with MY/PT – Betteshanger’s military fitness provider. The course is designed to really put you and your guests through their paces, you’re likely to get muddy and very sweaty but you’re guaranteed to finish with big smiles your faces.
Some of the more challenging obstacles include a 6ft wall climb, a rope descend and cargo net crawl. Those looking for an easier option can tackle balance beams, water jumps and rope walks. It’s a true team endeavour and great bonding experience. Camouflage face paint can also be provided for your guests.
The route around the course will be designed based on the ability of your guests.
Suitable ages 7 and over and the maximum group size 24.
Other party options
Archery
Our skilled instructors will quickly get your party guests shooting arrows towards the targets, hitting gold and popping balloons. We’ll organise team and individual games, make sure everyone gets involved and ensure they all enjoy the competition. Our range is perfect for beginners and the distance and poundage of the bows will be set to suit the group ability.
Suitable for ages 7 and over. Maximum party size is 12.
Cycling
Our cycling parties are a great way to explore Betteshanger’s tracks and trails. Your party guests will master new bike skills, play a range of cycling games and explore the rugged mountain bike trails through Betteshanger’s woodland. Our qualified coaches will assess the ability of the group and match that to the appropriate trails, guaranteeing that everyone will always be having fun.
Recommended for ages 7 and over. Maximum group size is 15.
Fossil hunting
Thanks to our heritage as a former colliery, Betteshanger is bursting with fossils. With an expert guide and a little bit of digging in the coal spoil, your party guests will find and identify plenty of fossils. They’ll learn first-hand how fossils form and how they help us understand what used to live at Betteshanger. They’ll get to take home the fossils found. This party option is perfect for the dinosaur-obsessed.
Tools, safety equipment and instruction are provided by local geologist, Andy Temple, member of The Geologists Association, Kent Geologists Group and Geoconservation Kent.
The minimum age is 5 and the maximum group size is 20.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt using a handheld GPS receiver to navigate to the ‘cache’ (treasure) locations. Caches are hidden around the Park for your party guests to locate, they’ll need to check for clues, locate the caches and return to base with the ‘treasure’.
The minimum age is 7 and the maximum group size 20.
