Laser Quest Derby
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £6.95
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Derby
What it’s like
Kit up and hunt opponents through a foggy laser maze of catwalks and mazes, in 20-minute games from age 7.
You get a body pack and a laser, and you're sent into an arena built from catwalks, mazes and fog, with music and lights doing their best to disorientate you. Each game runs 20 minutes, and that includes the 5-minute safety briefing, so you're properly shooting for about 15 of those minutes. Staff check you in at mission control first, where everyone picks a game name, then it's into the airlock for the rules before you're let loose.
The site lists a minimum age of 7 to play, plus a height minimum of 1.1m, so a smaller seven-year-old might get turned away on the day even if the birthday invites have gone out. Flat shoes with a gripping sole are recommended, and heels or open-toe shoes aren't a good idea for the running about (though running itself isn't allowed in the arena, along with any physical contact). One game is £6.95, or you can stack up to three for £17.95 a head. Midweek Madness gets you three games for £12 between 3pm and 9pm Monday to Friday, and Zappy Hour is two games for £8.95 at weekend 10am starts or school holiday weekday sessions from 12pm, both need pre-booking.
Birthdays get their own package: two games, a VR go, pizza and squash for £19.95 a head with a minimum of 8 players, and there's an exclusive Premium option for up to 24 players at £350. If you'd rather hire the whole arena without the party trimmings, that's £100 for one game, £170 for two or £220 for three, all up to 24 players. There's a climbing wall with projector games and a few VR experiences on site too, including a virtual jetpack and rollercoaster, plus Galaxy Golf, so a party can easily fill an afternoon beyond just the laser games.
Booking needs a 50% deposit and they want you there 15 minutes early. Parking is at Derwent Parade, Pride Park, but you have to enter your registration at the front desk or risk a ticket, since it's a managed car park. Wheelchair users can get around the building fine but the laser arena itself isn't accessible.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 7 up, with a 1.1m height minimum to play
- Booking
- 50% deposit required when booking
- Parking
- Extensive parking at Derwent Parade, Pride Park with parking management system
- Food
- Cheese and tomato pizza (2 slices per child) for birthday parties
- Parties
- Birthday Party Adventure: 2 games, VR, pizza, unlimited squash, party room
- Flat, gripping-sole shoes only; heels and open-toe shoes aren't recommended
- No running, climbing or physical contact allowed once you're in the arena
- Monday and Tuesday are closed to the public year round
- Bringing a cake to a party? Hand it to the party host on arrival so they can sort the candles
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£6.95 for one game, £12.95 for two, £17.95 for three. Midweek Madness is three games for £12 (Mon-Fri 3-9pm), and Zappy Hour is two games for £8.95 at weekend 10am or school holiday weekday noon sessions, both pre-booked.
How long does a game last?
20 minutes, and that includes a 5-minute briefing, so you're playing for about 15.
What age can play?
The site says it's not suitable for under 6s, but the general minimum is 7. Players also need to be at least 1.1m tall.
Do we need to book?
Yes, and a 50% deposit is required when you book. They ask you to arrive 15 minutes before your session.
Can we hire the whole arena?
Yes. Exclusive hire is £100 for one game, £170 for two or £220 for three, all for up to 24 players.
What's included in a birthday party?
Two games of laser quest, a VR experience, pizza and unlimited squash, for £19.95 a head with a minimum of 8 players. There's also a Premium option at £350 for exclusive use with up to 24 players.
Is there parking?
Parking is at Derwent Parade, Pride Park, but you need to enter your registration number on the terminal at the front desk since there's a parking management system in place.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
The building has accessible toilets and is wheelchair accessible, but the laser arena itself isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
What if someone arrives late?
Late arrivals may miss out on their game session on busy weekends, and no refunds are given.
What else is there to do besides laser tag?
There's a climbing wall with projector touch games, VR experiences like a virtual jetpack and rollercoaster, and Galaxy Golf.
What should we do with valuables?
You can leave belongings in the briefing room while you play, but they're not responsible for anything lost or stolen.
What happens on the day when we arrive?
You check in at mission control and choose a game name, then head to the airlock where a staff member briefs you on objectives and safety before you're kitted up and sent into the arena.
Experiences
Laser Quest
ages 7+ · indoorsLaser tag game played in a labyrinth arena with catwalks, mazes, fog, music and lights. Players score points by zapping opponents. Up to 24 players per 20 minute session.
Rides
VR Ride Simulator
ages 7+ · thrill 3/5 · indoors2-seat virtual reality ride using motion, VR, audio and wind, with over 15 movie experiences including a rollercoaster, jetpack flight and aquapark slide, lasting 3-5 minutes each. No booking needed, minimum age 7.
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