Bunker 51
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
Located near North Greenwich, Bunker 51 is a themed Cold War nuclear bunker. Offering two immersive playing fields, we have a range of activities for any age and activity. From kids parties, to stag/hen dos, to corporate team building, we've got you covered.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Tim Carnell
    1 contribution
    Intense and exhilarating paintball
    What a day. Booked 2 hours of Paintball for a large group for a 26th Birthday. We all enjoyed the close quarters, intense warfare. I'd strongly recommend this place for hardcore, adrenalin junkie, paintballers. Special shout out to Kieran, Adam, and Ryan who looked after us for the day. They brought humour and fun to the group but were clear on instructions to ensure everyone was safe at all times. In addition, they were honest with the group in securing us a better deal when we consumed a lot of paintballs which we really appreciated and respected. Areas for improvement would be to have a second map. We played in the same space for the 2 hours and whilst it was a great space, it would would have a little more variety. Thank you Bunker 51!
    So pleased to hear you had a great time playing with us! We do try ensure that those who book a 2 hour session get play on both arenas, however are unable to guarantee this due to other bookings we may have on the day. Your kind comments have been passed on to the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
    Written 11 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 29 January 2023
  • Siobhan Dyer
    1 contribution
    Loved it
    I saw a bunch of reviews about the place being wet, dirty ect. From what I experienced it felt like the place was intentionally meant to look like a bunker and “dirty” it made the place look very aesthetically pleasing and I loved it. Yes it’s wet but they do warn you as it’s the same area as paintballing. So wear good trainers! We had Phillip and terry as our Marshall’s and they were so fun and amazing. I loved the experience! I definitely recommend and would love to come back!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review and for 'getting' it! Your kind comments have been passed on to our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
    Written 11 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 February 2023
  • Carl G
    3 contributions
    Newbie experience to Airsoft
    This is the second time I’ve been to a skirmish event at Bunker 51. This was better than my first event as I knew the process a little better and it seemed to be lighter. Staff are helpful and very safety conscious which is excellent. Getting ‘hit’ by a BB pellet smarts a little and you may mark/bruise a little but without that it would be a generic computer sim. Basement can be a little damp near the pillbox but wear some decent boots and you’re all good, don’t wear anything you wouldn’t want to get dirty even if you’re provided overalls. I’ve met a few Airsofters on the occasions I’ve been and they are a friendly bunch. This is a good fun activity and I’d recommend the location of Bunker 51.
    Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we are really pleased to hear you are enjoying playing airsoft with us and developing your game as you get the lay of the land! We hope to see you again soon.
    Written 11 April 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 1 April 2023
  • Jay Bee
    Canberra, Australia12 contributions
    So much fun!
    My son was very keen to do Airsoft in the UK as it is banned in most of Australia. I was not expecting to enjoy myself as much as I did. We played with a group of people we didn't know, who looked intimidating after they arrived with all their gear. But they were very friendly and we really enjoyed the experience. Two hours went by really fast. And thanks to Philippe and T for their awesome work looking after all of us.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 June 2023
  • victoria s
    London, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Crazy fun
    Great fun! Stinky dirty, just what you want from an apocalypse bunker where you spend the time ‘shooting’ your family 😂. Thierry and Phillipe were brilliant and it was WAAY more fun than I expected. They could do with getting new gloves though.
    We are so glad you had a fantastic time! Noted on the gloves, we have 200 pairs arriving imminently. Thanks for taking the time to review us, we hope to see you again soon.
    Written 29 June 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 June 2023
  • casparbullock
    London, United Kingdom4 contributions
    Top paintballing experience - thanks Felipe
    It was a fantastic time. Felipe was a really good instructor who came up with creative games, gave us clear safety briefings and generally made the day a great time. Really good fun.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 July 2023
  • Ministeroffun1
    1 contribution
    Air Soft experience at Bunk 51
    We went as a group of 2 adults and 2 teenagers. You can have a lot of energised fun there and it suited us because there were activities that adults and teenagers can relate to. We took part in the Air Soft experience which was marshalled by Jaden. He brilliantly explained safety measures and how the games worked. He also added entertaining voice prompts to our session. The Air Soft experience made me feel like I was the lead actress in an action movie! They have drinks you pay for, loos and some parking spaces.
    Thank you for taking the time to review your airsoft experience at Bunker 51, we are thrilled to hear it was enjoyed by the whole family! Your kind feedback has been passed on the Jaden and the team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
    Written 4 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 August 2023
  • Tim M
    Exeter, United Kingdom12 contributions
    Absolutely F'ing amazing. Exciting, scary and authentic
    My son and I decided to do the Zombie SWAT training as it was my 50th Birthday and we both love Zombie movies and games. Bunker 51 surpassed our expectations. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere was amazing and authentic. The team made the whole experience feel exciting, real and exhilarating. It was suspense and action throughout. Well worth a visit.
    The title of your review encompasses everything we strive for with our Zombie SWAT Training experience and we are thrilled to hear it surpassed your expectations. Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave us a review, your comments have been passed on to our team who greatly appreciate them.
    Written 4 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 August 2023
  • gui257
    1 contribution
    Amazing for a Work Social!
    My team and I played Laser Tag at Bunker 51 last week and we had the best time! Rytis and Michael were amazing - thank you! This activity was perfect for a Work Social, and now I want to came back with friends and family too! Thank you very much Bunker 51 Team and see you again soon.
    We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your team laser tag game! Your kind feedback has been passed on to the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
    Written 2 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Written 20 October 2023
  • emmalyn0tt
    1 contribution
    Excellent
    A group of 14 of us visited on Mon 23rd Oct and had a fantastic time. Ryan at the front desk was immediately welcoming and informative. There was no waiting around and we got started quickly. Keiran and Tom were our Marshalls who clearly had great enthusiasm for the event which was infectious (although we were already excited of course). We had a two hour session which they made as personal as possible, they gave us choices for games and breaks and really listened to our needs. They checked throughout that we were all ok and enjoying ourselves. They take safety very seriously which is reassuring and enabled us to have a great afternoon. MY only recommendation for improvement would be for a slightly slower pace explaining some of the games , especially for the neuro divergent members of the group. Overall, would highly recommend and look forward to revisiting.
    We are so pleased to hear you had a great time playing airsoft at Bunker 51 and that our team made your experience great. Noted about slowing down some explanations of games, this feedback has been passed on to the team for the future, as well as your kind words from your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
    Written 2 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Written 26 October 2023
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r0maine21
Purley, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
We were a group of 9 teenage boys for a 2 hour session & they thoroughly enjoyed themselves! No issues !

Kieran was an absolute star and was very attentive to mine and the groups needs, really going the extra mile. I had loads of questions and concerns and he more than put my mind at ease! Kieran is the main reason we’d return!!
Written 24 November 2023
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We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your kind feedback has been passed on to the team, including the wonderful Kieran! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 7 December 2023
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emmalyn0tt
1 contribution
Oct 2023
A group of 14 of us visited on Mon 23rd Oct and had a fantastic time. Ryan at the front desk was immediately welcoming and informative. There was no waiting around and we got started quickly. Keiran and Tom were our Marshalls who clearly had great enthusiasm for the event which was infectious (although we were already excited of course). We had a two hour session which they made as personal as possible, they gave us choices for games and breaks and really listened to our needs. They checked throughout that we were all ok and enjoying ourselves. They take safety very seriously which is reassuring and enabled us to have a great afternoon. MY only recommendation for improvement would be for a slightly slower pace explaining some of the games , especially for the neuro divergent members of the group. Overall, would highly recommend and look forward to revisiting.
Written 26 October 2023
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We are so pleased to hear you had a great time playing airsoft at Bunker 51 and that our team made your experience great. Noted about slowing down some explanations of games, this feedback has been passed on to the team for the future, as well as your kind words from your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Written 2 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

gui257
1 contribution
Oct 2023
My team and I played Laser Tag at Bunker 51 last week and we had the best time! Rytis and Michael were amazing - thank you! This activity was perfect for a Work Social, and now I want to came back with friends and family too! Thank you very much Bunker 51 Team and see you again soon.
Written 20 October 2023
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We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your team laser tag game! Your kind feedback has been passed on to the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 2 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Passport00274874249
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This review is for Airsoft, the future and growth of our sport/game and how important it is for first time players to have a positive experience. I’ve given two stars based on the overall experience at Bunker 51 in relation to the above.

This is a good venue but the lead Marshall was extremely unprofessional which will be a barrier for any repeat customers. Yelling, threatening to kick people out, stating that he has PTSD triggers and he’s prone to episodes, having said ‘episode’ and blood curdling yelling…. Why so angry? This was highly unsettling. This is a game/sport of fun. There is a more professional approach here to make your patrons feel comfortable.

For example; if hits are not being called, instead of ‘screaming’ and threatening simply restate ‘hits need to be called please.’ Also as a Marshall, please assume some might be wearing body armor, have minor grazes to baggy clothing, etc, and can’t feel said hits -sometimes- and ask for teammates to make others aware of said hits. Do not yell scream and threaten to ban or put people in the cold on the first instance. Yes, this happened on the first complaint after a match!

Imagine if this was your first time playing. This is not good for the sport and to build interest/expansion.

Another example; someone’s flashbang went missing within 10 minutes of a match’s end. The yelling Marshall went into a scream rant about kicking people out, yet again. The flashbang was found 5 minutes later. This does not need to be communicated in this way.

Bunker 51, as a venue, needs to address the customer relation situation here and be aware that new/newer players will be turned off by this type of behavior as your Marshalls are forward facing for your business. Behavior like this makes the whole experience uncomfortable and more importantly, not very fun.
Written 18 October 2023
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We agree with you that the behaviour described is unprofessional and would be off-putting to new players to the sport, which is of course not our aim at all and is not typical behaviour of the staff member in question. Our marshals do have to shout to be heard sometimes, but this should not be in an aggressive manner at all, and a missing pyrotechnic is a safety concern but the situation absolutely should have been handled better. We have high visibility clothing and flashing armbands available for our team in order to be visible and reduce being accidentally shot, and it was a poor decision by the staff member to not have worn these and to be standing in a bad position. A progress review and further training is being undertaken to ensure this doesn't happen again, and we are very sorry this was your experience with us.
Written 2 November 2023
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juliandix0n
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
My son had his 11th birthday party with his friends. Had a great time - the staff were amazing! Fully recommend this
Written 3 October 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review - we are thrilled to hear your son's 11th birthday party was a hit!
Written 6 October 2023
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Lee S
Grays Thurrock, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023
After visiting a competitors offering of a similar experience that was really good and cheaper, I had expected an experience of similar quality at Bunker 51. Unfortunately in some areas Bunker 51 was not great and ultimately dissappointing.
I cannot fault the acting staff, where the storyline was followed to a set script and everyone played their part well. There were a number of things that really let the experience down in my opinion. First of all there were issues with the BB gun weaponry, There were guns that didnt fire, there were gun cartridges with little to no ammunition. Many of the assault rifle style guns had broken switches for change from single shot to auto fire and were stuck in single shot mode. Personally I didnt get an auto firing gun. Many times they also jammed. Because projectile firing guns were used, there was the whole process of putting on masks and gloves when going into a firing area which all distracted from the realism of the experience. In contrast to another experience I visited where the guns only fired air, with no projectiles, negating the need to wear masks and gloves. On top of this, there was an obvious smell of sweat everywhere and this ranged from, slight in some areas to really strong in other areas.
All in all the Bunker 51 event will stay in my mind as a smelly experience with rubbish guns.
Written 2 October 2023
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We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy you experience with us. We are currently the only zombie experience to use live weaponry and this is usually the main attraction compared to other experiences. Of course with using live weaponry, this does mean we have to have the safety measures of masks etc in place to keep everyone safe. We do also not use full-auto on our M4's, just semi-auto, for the safety and consideration of our acting team.
Written 6 October 2023
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roch457
London, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Not a nice visit. Completed laser with a group of kids. Faulty shooting machines. Terrible smell at the back in the laser place as water was left which made it smell.

Would not recommend or revisit.

Full time not given because of other group was asked to finish 10 minutes early.
Written 25 September 2023
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We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We will gladly look in to what happened with the timings etc of your session if you pop us an email to bookings@ultimaterecreation with your booking reference. We always aim for every session to have 4 x 10 minute games (with 5 minutes between to read scores and brief on the next game mode) and usually this is only impacted if the group are late to arrive, as otherwise we have a knock-on effect throughout the day.
Written 6 October 2023
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geetapatel2023
1 contribution
Sep 2023
Great team building event - Bunker 51 is highly recommened from myself and my co workers - great fun
Written 25 September 2023
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So pleased to hear that you and your coworker enjoyed your team building event at Bunker 51. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it really is greatly appreciated.
Written 6 October 2023
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kasha843
London, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023
I did the 2.5 zombie experience with live actors and it was simply amazing, great acting by the people we were teams of and very well setup. The storyline is amazing filled with stress, comedy, tension, etc..
Written 12 September 2023
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We are thrilled to hear you loved our Zombie SWAT training experience! Your kind comments have been passed on to the team, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Written 6 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Tim M
Exeter, UK12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My son and I decided to do the Zombie SWAT training as it was my 50th Birthday and we both love Zombie movies and games. Bunker 51 surpassed our expectations. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere was amazing and authentic. The team made the whole experience feel exciting, real and exhilarating. It was suspense and action throughout. Well worth a visit.
Written 21 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The title of your review encompasses everything we strive for with our Zombie SWAT Training experience and we are thrilled to hear it surpassed your expectations. Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave us a review, your comments have been passed on to our team who greatly appreciate them.
Written 4 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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