Laserzone

Laserzone is the sort of place that either thrills you or leaves you wondering why you've paid to stumble about in the dark. Based near Wakefield, it's an indoor laser tag arena where teams compete in a blacked-out maze, tracking each other down with infrared guns. The setup is straightforward: you get a vest, a weapon, a safety briefing, and roughly 15-20 minutes of actual play time - which sounds meagre until you're actually in there and realise how knackered you'll be.

It works brilliantly for teenagers and competitive adults. Kids under about eight tend to get lost or scared by the darkness and noise, though some venues have gentler sessions. Groups and stag dos love it because it's chaos in the best way - loud, sweaty, and genuinely fun if you don't take yourself seriously.

Expect to pay somewhere in the region of £8-15 per person depending on group size, and book ahead on weekends. One session barely scratches the surface, so if your lot gets into it, budget for two rounds. The actual playing time flies by, so don't expect an all-day activity.

If you're staying at Nostell Priory Holiday Park just down the road, Laserzone makes a decent rainy-day backup - better than sitting in a leisure centre cafe. The nearby priory itself is worth an afternoon if the weather clears, but this won't compete with proper outdoor time.