Laser Mayhem Games
BEST FOR
Ages 7-80
ENTRY
from £25
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Romford
What it’s like
Outdoor laser tag over 8 tag arenas and 12 paintball fields, with real tanks and helicopters to hide behind. Ages 7 and up.
Laser tag in a field, with missions built around real hardware. The site lists 8 dedicated laser tag arenas and 12 paintball arenas, over 20 playing fields in total and no two the same. Scenarios include rescuing a pilot from a crashed helicopter in a Black Hawk Down mission, taking on a futuristic fort, and disabling a real Russian 38 tonne battle tank. There are planes and helicopters parked on the playing areas too, which is the bit your kids will remember. Camouflage overalls and all the equipment come with it, so you only need to sort footwear.
The age rule is the thing to check first. Nobody under 7 plays, and that's laser tag for kids and adults alike. Sessions run 2 hours and the site reckons on 10 games in that time, with a typical visit lasting 2 to 3 hours once you add the safety brief and getting kitted up. Prices start at £25, which is party pricing, and adults are £29.99: this is a birthday party operation more than a drop-in afternoon out, so come as a group. A private party needs a minimum of 18 people, and you'll need 20 or more to get a private game.
It's an outdoor site in a field and they run it all weathers, so wellies or boots are the sensible call, and old trainers with good laces if it's dry. The entrance is through Crowthers Garden Centre and then 500m up a private road to the Mayhem car park, which is free. You come off the M25 at junction 29 for the A127 and A113, or the M11 at junction 5 near Loughton. There's a short cab ride from Debden on the Central line if you're not driving.
Food is sorted two ways: bring your own party food, or order Domino's pizza through the venue at £13.99 for a large Margarita, Pepperoni or veggie. The party room is free after every laser tag party, with complimentary tea and orange squash for the grown-ups. They're open all year, and there's a Halloween half term session on 31 October, 5 to 6:30pm, with zombies and mummies and 1.5 hours of spooky scenarios. Easter brings a Roblox FPS vs Fortnite event.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 and up; party groups of 18 or more
- Parking
- Free on-site car park up a private road through Crowthers Garden Centre
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours of laser tag. Birthday parties normally 2 hours of playing time
- Food
- Bring your own party food or order Domino's pizza through the venue, £13.99 for a large
- Picnics
- You can bring your own party food
- Getting there by bus or train
- Short cab ride from Debden Central Line tube station
- Parties
- 2-3 hours of laser tag, from £25 per child and £29.99 per adult, with a party room afterwards
- Worth knowing
- Party room area is free after every laser tag party, with complimentary tea and orange squash
- Nobody under 7 plays, so leave younger siblings at home or bring a second adult
- It's a field in all weathers: boots or wellies, not your good trainers
- The entrance is through Crowthers Garden Centre and then 500m up a private road
- You need 18 people minimum to guarantee a private party
- Party room hire is free after a laser tag party, with free tea and squash
Plan your visit
What ages can play?
7 years and up, through to adults. Kids' parties run from 7 to 80, so there's no upper limit to worry about.
How much does it cost?
£25 per child and £29.99 per adult on party pricing, which is where the prices start. A large pizza ordered through them is £13.99.
How long are we there?
2 hours of playing time on a party, and you'd expect 8 to 10 games across 4 or 5 different playing areas. A general visit runs 2 to 3 hours.
How many games do you get in a session?
About 10 games in a 2-hour session, according to the site.
Do we need to book?
It's built around parties and group bookings, so you're arranging a slot rather than turning up. A private party needs a minimum of 18 people.
What's the minimum for a private party?
18 people. With 20 or more in your group you can play in a private game.
What should we wear?
Old trainers with good laces or boots, and comfortable clothing you don't mind running around in. Camouflage overalls and all the equipment are provided.
Can we bring our own food?
Bring your own party food, or order Domino's pizza through the venue: £13.99 for a large Margarita, Pepperoni or veggie. There's free tea and orange squash in the party room.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site, up a private road through Crowthers Garden Centre. From the M25 take junction 29; from the M11 it's junction 5.
Is it OK in the rain?
They play in all weathers and it's an outdoor field, so boots or wellies are the practical choice.
Is there anything on at half term?
A Halloween session on Thursday 31 October, 5 to 6:30pm, with zombies and mummies and 1.5 hours of scenarios, ages 7 and up. Easter brings a Roblox FPS vs Fortnite event.
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