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Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in Manchester
The Archertype, close to the centre, runs foam-tipped arrow battles with a gameshow twist, but it is built for teenagers and adults rather than young children, and you book online in advance. Delta Force Paintball Manchester takes players from age 7, with markers scaled down for younger arms as they storm bunkers and castle walls. Out at Stockport Nerf Centre it is foam darts under glow lights and smoke, booked in one or two hour slots, and open from age 6. For under-10s, Delta Force and the Stockport centre are the safer bets. If your children are older, Chemical Airsoft in Ashton-under-Lyne mixes indoor CQB games with pool, darts and axe throwing for the 11-plus crowd, and nearby, also in Ashton-under-Lyne, Zombie Uprising Manchester offers three hours of live action zombie survival across four themed zones with weapons and kit provided. The Archertype is adults and teens only, so plan a separate trip for younger family members. Everywhere here needs booking ahead, so sort slots before you turn up.
5 places From £7.99
Chemical Airsoft
Ashton-under-Lyne · ages 11+
Indoor CQB airsoft games plus pool, darts and axe throwing, aimed squarely at the 11-plus crowd.
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from £7.99Delta Force Paintball Manchester
Manchester · ages 7+
Kids storm bunkers and attack castle walls with paintball markers scaled down for younger players, from age 7 up.
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from £11Stockport Nerf Centre
Stockport · ages 6+
Foam-dart battles under glow lights and smoke, booked in one or two hour slots.
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from £20The Archertype
Manchester · ages 10+
Foam-tipped arrow battles and a buzzer-round gameshow for teenagers and adults, booked online in advance.
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Zombie Uprising Manchester
Ashton-under-Lyne
Three hours of live action zombie survival across four themed zones, weapons and kit provided.
Good to know: laser tag & nerf arenas in Manchester
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £7.99 at Delta Force Paintball Manchester. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find laser tag & nerf arenas in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester and Stockport. Every place we list is in or around Manchester, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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