Special Ops

Special Ops

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Special Ops Adventures is Ireland’s premier Airsoft venue located in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. We are minutes from the M50 and N11, located only 15 mins from Bray. We offer a host of packages for birthdays, special events and corporates, from first time players to seasoned adventurers we offer a fun filled day out. Join Special Ops Adventures today for an experience you won't forget!
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • David S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out for friends, families & solo
    Had a great first time at Spec Ops! Highly recommend, the staff are helpful, and the rental equipment is just what you need without investing in the hobby. People are helpful and I went solo first time. A bit apprehensive going solo, but easily made friends for the day. Highly recommended, and will be back!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written February 18, 2024
  • Paul M
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another Great day Airsoft gaming 👌
    Went up to Special Ops last Saturday with my Godson & my friend. It was an absolute great day, Special Ops had put extra buildings & areas for us to get to know & it was brilliant. What a great day out, i have to say the Marshalls were excellent in keeping us going & the gameplay was spot on. Can't wait to go back again..😎👍
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written February 21, 2024
  • daniel o
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Special opps 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
    My self and 15 of my mates went special ops and what a day it was. From start to finish very enjoyable games with a big forest to play in. Loads of props card builds ect. Great crack we will be back
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written February 25, 2024
  • Mel
    24 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun Day out
    Very good Day out very enjoyable. Going by information on the site it Suggests purchasing more bullets ..A group of 3 one more batch of bullets would suffice and u can bring your own equipment. Alot of very serious participants there who do as a regular hobby. Would recommend the entry fee is resonable but the extras pricey.Would do it again.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written February 26, 2024
  • Paul M
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Top class 👏
    Amazing place. Me and my son came through from dublin to special ops and we really enjoyed it. The place is huge and very well kept. There is tank, double decker buses , buildings and lots more, it makes the whole experience brilliant. There is a tuck shop and they order in pizza for lunch. 10/10 and easily the best airsoft place I have ever been to. Well worth the money and have to say not expensive considering what you get. Well done 👏
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written March 3, 2024
  • Paul McGivern
    Kinsealy, Ireland219 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Top class 👏
    Absolutely loved this place. Me and my son came yesterday from dublin and had a great day, we done the full day. Place is very big, very clean, and has loads of stuff, double decker buses, tanks and loads more. Best airsoft place in Ireland by a mile. Staff friendly and helpful and professional. There is a tuck shop and they order in pizza for lunch. My son and I Absolutely loved it. Great value for money. We will definitely be back. Thank you.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written March 3, 2024
  • Chris L
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A site that constantly improves itself
    Had a great day of Airsoft in Spec Ops. The new Kill town was a blast to run through. I'm always impressed with how they work on and constantly improve their site. Very tightly run site great marshals and 4 star pizza ya can't go wrong. Bit disappointed about the no go pro rule but I'm sure they have their reasons.
    Thank you for your kind words Go Pro under review & will let you know if changes
    Written April 24, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written March 4, 2024
  • David B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super father and son day out!
    Cannot suggest this day out enough!! Brings the boy out in the Dad/mam bringing them closer to their own kids imagination!! Can't beat running around the forest playing army!!! But Spec Ops makes it so enjoyable, safe and brings everyone in under one umbrella, lovely family of people and players! Best experience ever
    Thank you! Glad you all enjoyed your day
    Written April 24, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written April 14, 2024
  • Ray D
    Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spec Ops, Best adventure day out in Ireland
    I first went to special ops 2 years ago with my son. I had no idea what to expect from the day, all I can say is “WOW” what amazing day, absolutely loved it. That’s it I was hooked. So it was off to the gun shop to get kitted out for the two of us for the next time, because I knew this was something that we would be doing regularly. Since then we go every other weekend. The site is absolutely huge and has so many different strategical props throughout the huge forest and it’s always changing and more thing are getting added. It just keeps getting better and better. The main thing that makes this such a great day out is the people that are there, from the regulars to the rentals, the management (Mick and Tina) that are always there talking with you in the down time and most of all the marshals ( Rebecca, Phay, Finn, Tom, Sam) that run a really tight ship and make sure that everybody who is there has a great day. Spec Ops can be enjoyed by ages from 12 to 60ish. The only advice I can give for attending is bring a good pair of boots and a good attitude, that’s all that’s needed for a great day out.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written April 28, 2024
  • Pioneer34096859005
    Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great day out
    Went here with my brother and a couple of friends on Sunday the 5th of May, my second time in a few weeks, and I have to say it was brilliant both times, a lot of fun and the experienced people are always friendly and willing to help out, so you never feel excluded. Once or twice my gun gave issues but the marshalls were quick to resolve the issue so can't fault them either. I highly recommend the 30 euro upgrade package, I never ran out of ammo and the vest they include made it easy to carry all I needed. All in all, will be back again soon and starting to consider getting my own gear.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written May 7, 2024
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Maurice P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
Special Ops at near Roundwood in Wicklow is the gold standard of airsoft sites in Ireland. The large site is split up into distinct varied zones filled with armoured cars, tanks, and even double decker buses as features!
The main central zone is an intricately laid out close quarter battle "kill-town" known as the Novritsch Arena. It's full of nooks and crannies to battle through and the asymmetric design somehow still gives an opportunity for a balanced fight.
There's a good lineup of game modes, with the rolling attack/defence, the VIP escort, and the stretcher/bunker battle being particular favourites.
The safe-zone has loads of covered picnic tables to get your equipment set-up and there's a little shop which sells snacks and some airsoft basics like BBs, gloves, loaders, etc.
The marshalling team (led by Felim and Finn) are very proactive ensuring player safety and fair play. They take their jobs seriously and it puts the site a level above other airsoft venues and keeps the games going smoothly.
We've had the good fortune to visit Special Ops regularly over the last few months and we've always had a great time. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Special Ops for your next airsoft adventure.
Written October 27, 2024
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Paul M
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Friends
Went to Special Ops yesterday & although it was a cold morning the gaming was brilliant. There is so much to do here with the games & the whole area is vast. The Marshalls were on top form with their instructions & are always ready to help you at any time. Great day out & I can't wait to get back there for more. I would highly recommend a day out here, what a great experience 👌
Written January 20, 2025
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Anita M
Blessington, Ireland184 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Family
Over the Christmas break we visited Special Ops Roundwood. The venue is so well kitted out & very well maintained. The staff were so welcoming & professional. Our family (2 adults & 6 kids) enjoyed every minute of our visit from the moment we arrived - the kids (who ranged in age from 10 to 14) are already planning their next visit. The host was so welcoming & friendly - definitely value for money & we would happily highly recommend for serious outdoor fun in a very scenic place. Thank you for your hospitality.
Written December 29, 2022
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L M
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
This was our first time visiting Special Ops for today's Novritsch airsoft event.

The location and team did not disappoint. With over 300 players on the day, it was extremely well organised, very safety-oriented, great location and the team were amazing on the day.
Written July 28, 2024
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Chris B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
Brilliant set up, really professional and well run, my nearly 13 year old is obsessed with Airsoft and has his own gun etc, so he used the "walk on' option and spent the entire day there, he didn't want it to end! As others have said its well run by marshals who make sure the rules are being followed etc, whilst still everyone has fun.

Really friendly community of people doing it too, my son made friends and will go again to meet them, a lad even lent him more BBs when he ran out, a nice friendly vibe all round

We will be back, no doubt many times!
Written January 20, 2025
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Yvlaw11
Portmarnock, Ireland50 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
This is not a place for children aged 12+. I would warn any parents thinking of putting their child into the sessions that happen at 1:30pm on weekends not to do it. My son had a party there and his friends and cousins (aged between 13-18) were placed against grown men between 30-60. Serious safeguarding issues arose. My nephew asked repeatedly to change the game as the kids were afraid. I complained and got no acceptable response. My son was extremely upset and I had to apologise to his friends parents as they all had a frightening experience. I will be taking the matter further.

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My 13 year old son and his friends were put into a group today with men aged 30+. These men had full combat gear, heat vision goggles, their own ammunition, helmets, communication headset, multiple guns. These were NOT recreational airsoft players. They were clearly experienced, high level players. 

I am absolutely furious that you would expose them to such advanced level players, when clearly they were complete novices. These grown men who take this airsoft far too seriously, and should know better than picking on young children. They should not have been put in against a group of children there for a birthday party / social experience. It was reckless and dangerous on your part to allow this to happen.  

My 18 year old nephew told me that on two separate occasions, they asked to change the game - play with each other or mix up the teams. It was clear to them, the team they were playing against (and quite frankly afraid of) were not of their playing / social level. Quite simply put, they were traumatized after they came out. I have just spent the last 30 mins apologizing to the mothers of the children that came. I had absolutely no warning that they would be placed in this situation. 

I have been told of several horrifying moments they each had. At one point, my nephew was cowered under a grown me as he shot at him several times at close range. I listened to it all in full detail in the car on the long drive home. We were not aware that players could bring in their own ammunition..."

Written May 10, 2022
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Eoin O
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
AAA+ rating

Frequent guest to this high-octane activity.
Superbly run. Very smooth operation that places safety first.
Everyone is made to feel at home and there's a great community feel to the grouping.
Guns and gear can be rented or bought on site (with no price gouging).
Highly recommended.
Written July 31, 2023
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Veronika L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
This was my early teen's second visit with his friends in the space of a month. Whereas I'm not a huge fan of war games and guns, I can highly recommend this place for a fun, well organised outing with lots of activity. On both occasions the staff went out of their way to make us as parents feel that our children were safe and looked after, as well as making a younger child who wasn't booked in feel included by allowing them a quick supervised use with the gun. Even in the teeming rain over this weekend, the children had a blast, not one bit bothered with the wet and cold...and I was able to take refuge in a small hut by a warm fire with a coffee while the children were entertained. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough on all fronts. Loads of adults having fun too!
Written April 24, 2023
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Stephen E
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I haven't been Airsofting in years, and wanted to get some friends and family involved in the sport, so I wanted to give them a good experience on their first go.

This was my first time at this field, or any outdoor field, as previously I had only played in indoor CQC environments, and I have to say it was well worth the drive out. All the staff are friendly and outgoing and encouraged everyone, even the newcomers to get involved, especially Paddy, who was the head marshal for the day.

I highly recommend this field to anyone looking to give Airsoft a try before getting into the sport, especially as the price is hard to beat when renting the equipment. I look forward to heading back there soon!
Written June 10, 2022
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Sinead
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
My son (12) got the airsoft equipment from Santa and so on new years ever we went as a family of 16 (from age 12 to 50) and we had the best day ever. It was the first time for the majority of our group so alot of us did not know what to expect.
It definitly brought out our competive side but we had such great fun with lots of laughter. The weather was miserable but the rain actually added to the day. It did not damper the spirits!
Feilím and Kyle were our stewards for the day and they did a fantastic job. They explained how everything works and were so helpfuI. They were always close by. I loved how they were both so serious about safety too.
There was a " player of the day " from both teams and they each got a little badge so that was a nice touch.
A little added bonus is that there are sheltered tables and you can bring your own food.
Would definitely recommend special ops for a day out. We will ge back for sure!
Written January 1, 2025
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