501st Airsoft, Tunbridge Wells

[Colin Allen]

I think I already know the answer to this question, but has anyone played at 501st Airsoft, which is a new site near Tunbridge Wells?

 

[Jez_Armstrong]

??

 

[The_Lord_Poncho]

Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area).

 

[Colin Allen]

Nope, but mostly because it's a stones throw from my house and I'm a regular at battle lakes so a new site that arrived on our door step that opens the same weekends the lakes does was a shitty move ?

But then looking at the photos on Facebook, it looks like bare woodland with a few pallets thrown about the place, nothing exciting at all

Given that BL is one weekend per month and that the dates only sometimes overlap, that does not seem to be a huge issue.

The photos of the site are somewhat underwhelming, which is why I was asking if anyone had actually played there.

Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area).

Indeed; the photos on FB are somewhat uninspiring and, based on them, numbers appear low.  I might wander down there to try it out at some point.

 

[The_Lord_Poncho]

Indeed; the photos on FB are somewhat uninspiring and, based on them, numbers appear low.  I might wander down there to try it out at some point.

Please report back if you do!

 

[Colin Allen]

Please report back if you do!

I will indeed.

 

[Lozart]

Be interesting to see if the bucketheads are aware of this place.

 

[Colin Allen]

Be interesting to see if the bucketheads are aware of this place.

Bucketheads?

 

[Lozart]

Bucketheads?

The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion

 

[Colin Allen]

The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion

Ah!  I assumed that it was a nod towards the 501st PIR.

 

[rj1986]

The 501st Legion. Stormtrooper cosplayers that are about as close to being "official" as cosplayers get. Total stitch counting anoraks that run the group like some kind of paramilitary!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion

Wow... what a bunch of nerds.

Now if you excuse me, i have to research what sling is now the Gucci thing and spend $400 on it.

 

[Jaylordofwaargh]

That is nothing, the 501st will let almost anyone in. The mando mercs costume club however, check this out https://mandalorianmercs.org/costume-requirements/

 

[JimFromHorsham]

That is nothing, the 501st will let almost anyone in. The mando mercs costume club however, check this out https://mandalorianmercs.org/costume-requirements/

my application is in ! 
 

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[HTJP1992]

I’ve played at 501st quite a few times the management are amazing and I turn too him for advice all the time it’s a great field with lots of potential but it’s up and coming so could do with some support from the community not the negativity 

501st made me fall in love with the sport and will always be home territory 

 

[Platoon Leader]

This is a fledgling field and being run on a shoestring budget.  Connor is a good lad and could really do with some community support. This is old school "pee up a tree" airsoft. He doesn't have a burger van, covered safe zone, electricity etc, but he is just starting out and I'm sure those things will come.

He's  committed to giving you a good time and does cook a good lunch.

It on every two weeks - next game 15/9/2024

Show it some love and go and give it a go.

 

[501st Airsoft]

Oh, good spot - 30 minutes away from me according to google, I might be tempted, if only for a bit of variety. Web presence seems extremely limited however! Looking at the booking page, it appears that it is full day bookings only and that spaces are limited to 50 (which might provide a clue as to the size of the playing area).

501st is a 10 acre site with mixed terrain for a more interesting and unique experience. You can find us on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok  where we post daily content ). We’ve only been open for 5 months now and have built up from raw, untouched woodland. We have hosted larger games with the Medway Mercenaries and VJ’s Daredevils. If you have any queries in regards to the site, feel free to get in touch via social media or the 501st WhatsApp Community! ?

 

[Colin Allen]

I will not be going there.

 

[hunter511]

I will not be going there.

Don't sit on that fence mate..... you'll get splinters.

That said I will admit to a certain curiosity as to whats inspired such a depth of feeling.

 

[LMKipper]

Same! Spill the tea ?

 

[Colin Allen]

Don't sit on that fence mate..... you'll get splinters.

That said I will admit to a certain curiosity as to whats inspired such a depth of feeling.

Information received, which it is not up to me to divulge.