War Room Laser Tag
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £11.95
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Chester-le-Street
What it’s like
A dark, smoke-filled laser tag arena with 22 guns and UV lights, plus an arcade zone for after the game.
The main event is the arena itself: 22 laser guns, UV lighting, thumping music and smoke cannons, all built for a proper 55-minute session once the briefing and kit-up are done. It suits kids from 7 upwards, and that age line is a real one, not a suggestion, because the room's dark and loud enough that younger children need a paying adult with them the whole time.
Once you're done shooting each other, there's an arcade zone with basketball machines, air hockey and retro cabinets to burn through the rest of the visit. It's a licensed spot too, with stonebaked pizzas, loaded hotdogs and nachos if you want to make an afternoon of it rather than dash off.
Booking's online only and non-negotiable. Turn up ten minutes early, because once the briefing video starts the door shuts and latecomers lose their slot entirely. There's no refunds either if plans change, just a day or time swap if you give them 24 hours notice, and even that's down to the manager's mood on the day.
General admission is £11.95, or £40 covers a family of four, which is the better deal if you're bringing more than one child. Birthday parties need a minimum of ten kids and start from £16.95 a head with pizza or a hotdog and cordial thrown in, and there's an exclusive hire option too if you want the whole arena to yourselves.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 and up, with under-7s allowed alongside a paying adult
- Booking
- Online booking required. Must arrive 10 minutes prior to session, no latecomers after briefing starts
- Parking
- Private car park on site
- Food
- Licensed bar with stonebaked pizzas, loaded hotdogs and nachos
- Getting there by bus or train
- Just behind Birtley front street next to a bus stop
- Parties
- Birthday party packages from £16.95 per child including admission, pizza or hotdog, and cordial (minimum 10 children)
- Arrive 10 minutes before your session, latecomers are turned away once the briefing video starts
- No refunds if plans change, only a possible day or time swap with 24 hours notice
- The Friday birthday deal (£15.95) is cheaper than the standard party rate, if a Friday night works for your group
- Opening hours shift between term time and school holidays, so check which one applies to your visit
Plan your visit
How old do kids need to be?
Seven and up to play in the arena. Younger children can come in but need a paying adult with them, since it's dark and loud in there.
How much does it cost?
£11.95 for general admission, or £40 for a family of two adults and two children (or one adult and three children).
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking online is required, you can't just turn up. Arrive ten minutes early too, as latecomers lose their slot once the briefing starts.
How long does a session last?
About 55 minutes in total, covering the briefing, kit set-up and the game itself.
What about parking?
There's a private car park on site, and it's also near a bus stop behind Birtley front street if you're coming by public transport.
Is there food available?
Yes, a licensed bar serves stonebaked pizzas, loaded hotdogs and nachos.
Do you do birthday parties?
Packages start from £16.95 a child with admission, pizza or a hotdog, and cordial included, but you need a minimum of ten children.
Can we hire the whole arena for a party?
There's an exclusive hire option for up to 22 people at £250, or a party package version for up to 22 children at £340.
What if I need to cancel or change my booking?
There's no refunds once you've booked. You can ask to change the day or time with 24 hours notice, but it's down to the manager's discretion.
Is one adult enough for a group of kids?
One responsible adult aged 18 or over needs to be on the premises for up to every 10 children.
Are you open on bank holidays?
The arena is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
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