Laser tag, laser quest, quasar, whatever you choose to call it, the game generally involves running around a dark room with a laser gun and trying to shoot players on the opposite team with a beam of light while avoiding getting your sensors hit. Each game is generally around 15 minutes, but this short, fast paced activity is great for groups of friends and birthday parties. It is good fun for adults too. Most laser tag venues in Essex are indoors, but there are a outdoor locations listed below as well.
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| Where to play Laser Tag in Essex |
Where to play Laser Tag in Essex
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What To Know Before Booking Laser Tag
- Each venue will have a minimum age, but generally children can play from age 6. Younger than this and they may struggle to hold the laser gun and aim at the targets.
- Games played in indoor venues will generally be in the dark with UV lights and sometimes smoke/ dry ice for atmosphere. You need to be confident that your child will be confident in this environment.
- Choose shoes and clothing carefully, any colours that show up well in UV light will make you easier to spot (plain black or dark clothes work best).
- You can get savings by booking multiple games. You will normally get a short break between each game to hydrate and recover.
- Not suitable for those with poor eyesight, heart conditions or epilepsy.
- Arrive sufficiently in advance of your booking time to check in and get ready. Most sites recommended 15 minutes in advance.
Indoor Laser Quest Venues in Essex
Laser Quest, Harlow
1-5 Harvey Centre Approach, Harlow, CM20 1HF
Claiming to be the largest laser tag arena in the UK, this is a 5000 square foot indoors venue.
Open evenings and weekends in term time and all day during school holidays.
Minimum age 6, minimum height 1.1 metres (but you can't see into the arena if not playing so you will need suitable age supervision playing).
Games last 15 minutes, with a 5 minute briefing beforehand.
Single game £8.95, two games £15.95, three games £20.95. Exclusive hire for up to 24 people starts at £200 for a game. They also offer birthday parties.
Also on site is crazy golf, arcade games and a gamers cage (prebooking only).
Parking in Water Gardens or Harvey Centre car park (tariff applies).
Laser Quest, Witham
Games Arena, Newlands House, Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP
The 2000 square foot arena is above Newlands Shopping Centre.
Open Monday to Thursday Midday to 8pm, Fridays 4pm to 10pm, Weekends 10am to 9pm. Additional opening hours in school holidays.
Suitable for those age 7 and over 1.2 metres.
2 to 20 players per game. 1 Game £6, 2 games £10 per person, 3 games £15 per person. The games are 15 minutes plus briefing time.
Pay and display parking at Newlands Drive
Laser Quest, Enfield (including as close to Essex border)
20 Queensway, Enfield EN3 4SA
Games last 15 minutes (plus a 5 minute briefing) and cost £7.95 for one, £14.95 for two and £19.95 for three games (per person). Alternatively you can get exclusive hire for up to 28 people which starts at £160 for one game.
They also have a VR ride and 5D cinema on site.
Open 10am to 6pm (and 7pm Saturday term time)
Suitable for age 7 plus. Minimum of 2 players.
Megacentre Rayleigh
7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7UT
The Megacentre is a social enterprise run by a Christian Charity. They have laser tag and soft play.
They offer a range of different options including exclusive hire and standard bookings, but also of note is the kids only sessions eg unlimited play for age 6 to 10 only on a Wednesday evening.
Standard game price £7 per game, but the special sessions prices vary.
Tenpin Colchester, Colchester
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH
Indoor arena.
Players must be over 4ft to play, children under 6 (but over 4ft) can play at managers discretion. Groups aged under 16 must have an adult (over 18) onsite.
Weekday sessions are for groups of 6 (£36 for 1 game), at weekends private hire is offered (£144 for up to 18 players, 2 games).
The 30 minute sessions include a 10 minute briefing and 20 minute game time, the 60 minute sessions contain 2 x 20 minute sessions with a briefing before and break in the middle.
The site also offers bowling, Karaoke rooms, pool tables and an arcade.
Free parking.
Indoor arena.
Players must be over 4ft to play, children under 6 (but over 4ft) can play at managers discretion. Groups aged under 16 must have an adult (over 18) onsite.
Weekday sessions are for groups of 6 (£36 for 1 game), at weekends private hire is offered (£144 for up to 18 players, 2 games).
The 30 minute sessions include a 10 minute briefing and 20 minute game time, the 60 minute sessions contain 2 x 20 minute sessions with a briefing before and break in the middle.
The site also offers bowling, Karaoke rooms, pool tables and an arcade.
Free parking.
Outdoor Laser Quest Venues in Essex
Bedlam Lasertag Colchester, Colchester
Sprawls Farm, Bures Road, West Bergholt, CO63DN
2 hour sessions are bookable for 6 to 8 players £325, additional players £35.99
Suitable for age 8 years upwards. Games will go ahead in light rain (so bring suitable clothes), but if heavy rain is forecast they may rearrange.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm.
Laser Combat at Stubbers Adventure Centre, Upminister
Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TY
Groups can book Laser Combat at the adventure centre for 90 minutes of adventure.
Suitable for age 9 and upwards
Seasonal booking only, with weekends and school holidays bookings available.
£26 per person, with a minimum booking size of 12
Free parking. While onsite you can also enjoy the adventure playground and woodland trail or book other chargeable activities ranging from water sports to off road driving.
Laser Mayhem, Abridge
Pryors Farm, Patch Park, Abridge, Essex RM4 1AA
Laser Mayhem has an impressive 8 outdoor laser tag areas as well as 12 paintball arenas. The playing areas are packed full of features like tanks and forts so there are plenty of places to hide and track players through. They describe themselves as "a modern version of Quazer and Laser Quest bringing old 80's style Laser-Tag into the new age with more of a Call of Duty realism vibe complete with Russian Battle Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and so much more." They also have an indoor warehouse for games, but generally use the large outside spaces.
The laser games can be played by children and adults from age 7. Generally you need to book as a group (so perfect for parties), they last 2 hours during which they play around 10 games. They also have sessions in holidays which you don't need to book as a group. Old clothing and trainers are recommended, but they also provide a camouflage coverall to wear over the top. They provide camouflage clothing.
Free car park.
Laser Warfare, Brentwood
Brentwood Leisure Park, Warley Gap, Brentwood CM13 3DP
A large outdoor woodland arena suitable for children aged 6 and upwards. They hold School holiday fundays for children age 6 to 15 (£24.99 per person), open sessions (for children and their families) and parties.
Missions are 2 hours long and include squash and unlimited shots. Group sizes from 2 to 60. Covers 57 acres. Games take place regardless of weather so change of clothes recommended.
Information correct at time of publishing, but subject to change without notice. Contact the venues for booking and latest information.
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