Quasar South Shields
BEST FOR
Ages 6+
ENTRY
from £8
WHERE
South Shields
What it’s like
Two 25-minute laser tag games in a multi-level arena, plus an arcade wristband if the kids want more after.
The laser tag session here is an hour all in, split into two 25-minute missions across a multi-level arena. That's a decent length for it: enough time to actually get good at it by the second game, without dragging on so long that a six-year-old flags halfway through. Six is the minimum age, so this one's for kids who can handle a dark room and a bit of running about rather than the toddler crowd.
£8 a head for laser tag isn't pocket change, and if you fancy the arcades too there's a separate wristband, £8 for thirty minutes or £12 for the hour, loaded onto a Tap & Play card. Do both and you're looking at a proper chunk of the day's budget gone before lunch, but it's an hour of laser tag and an hour of arcade games, which for a rainy Tyneside Saturday is not a bad trade.
Walk-ins are allowed but not guaranteed, and they say weekends and school holidays are the times you're most likely to be turned away without a booking. Birthday parties get their own room with a dedicated hour of gameplay, and if you want the food package (chips with sausage, chicken, cod or fish fingers, plus a drink, £6.50 a head) that's only on offer at weekends and in the holidays. Bring your own food in off-peak and it's free, which is worth knowing if you're trying to keep the party bill down.
It's card only, so leave the loose change at home, and there's an accessible toilet plus a carer wristband scheme if you need it. Picnics are fine if you'd rather eat what you've brought than buy in.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 and up, laser tag needs kids old enough for a dark arena
- Booking
- Online bookings preferred. Walk-ins accepted but availability not guaranteed, especially weekends/school holidays
- Picnics
- Allowed. Bring own food and drink or purchase from kiosks
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets. Staff assist boarding rides
- Dogs
- Dog policy not stated for Quasar
- Parties
- Dedicated party room with 1-hour game
- Book ahead if you can; weekend and school holiday walk-ins aren't guaranteed
- Party food packages only run at weekends and in school holidays, off-peak you can bring your own free
- It's card only across the venue
- Arcade wristbands run separately to laser tag, so budget for both if you want the full visit
Plan your visit
How much does laser tag cost?
£8 per person for the session.
How long does a laser tag session last?
An hour in total, made up of two 25-minute games.
What age is it suitable for?
Six and up is the minimum age.
Do we need to book?
Booking's preferred and walk-ins aren't guaranteed a spot, especially at weekends and in school holidays.
Can we do the arcades as well?
There's a separate arcade wristband, £8 for thirty minutes or £12 for an hour, loaded onto a Tap & Play card.
Can we bring our own food?
Picnics are allowed, and bringing your own food in off-peak times is free.
What about birthday parties?
There's a dedicated party room with a full hour of laser tag. The food package (chips plus a drink, £6.50pp) only runs at weekends and school holidays.
Is it card only?
Yes, it's card only, so don't rely on cash.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's an accessible toilet and a carer wristband scheme, with staff on hand to help.
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