# Gunsmoke Paintball, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Gunsmoke Paintball — Paintball Center in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 105 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/gunsmoke-paintball (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Paintball Center # Gunsmoke Paintball Layer Marney, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17095162039602787238&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Gunsmoke Paintball Colchester](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113496088232710378516) **In short:** Gunsmoke Paintball is a paintball center in Essex, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 105 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Gunsmoke Paintball Gunsmoke Paintball operates five courses across its site on Maldon Road. The facility holds a 5-star food hygiene rating and provides lockers for valuables. Multiple visitors reported well-maintained equipment, experienced marshals, and organised gameplay with minimal wait times between games. The site is suitable for children and has hosted group events including stag dos. Staff are described as helpful and welcoming. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Gunsmoke Paintball's own website](https://www.gunsmoke-paintball.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (105 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1579895). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (105 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.gunsmoke-paintball.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07790 143118](tel:07790143118) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32RQJH+P7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DEssex%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Gunsmoke Paintball? Gunsmoke Paintball is open Mon closed; Tue–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri closed; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Gunsmoke Paintball any good? Gunsmoke Paintball is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 105 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Gunsmoke Paintball good for children? Yes, Gunsmoke Paintball is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Gunsmoke Paintball? 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