Laser Tag Near Stowmarket

There’s no laser tag arena in Stowmarket. The closest is ours, Planet Laser on Western Way in Bury St Edmunds, about 14 miles west along the A14. It’s one of the few days out from Stowmarket you can do without a car, too: there’s a direct train.

The arena covers 6,000 square feet over four levels, played in Laserforce battlesuits. The same building has a retro arcade, mini bowling and Café Lunar.

The Step up from soft play

Stowmarket’s well set up for little ones, with Playworld for soft play. Laser tag is what comes next. Players need to be 6 or over, and it tends to land right when soft play starts feeling a bit young.

Everyone gets a battlesuit and a phaser, and every game ends with a scoreboard showing exactly who won. That last part settles a lot of arguments in the car on the way home. It also starts a few.

GETTING HERE FROM Stowmarket

By car: take the A14 west towards Bury St Edmunds. It’s about 14 miles and around 20 minutes. We’re on Western Way, IP33 3SP, and our parking and directions guide covers the turn-in.

By train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from Stowmarket to Bury St Edmunds in about 20 minutes, with up to two an hour on weekdays. Weekend times differ, so check before you travel. From Bury station we’re a short taxi ride away.

We’ve written similar guides for visitors from Newmarket (A14, about 20 minutes), Thetford (A134, about 25 minutes) and Sudbury (A134, about 30 minutes).

SESSIONS & PRICING

Not sure which mission to choose? First time? Try Single. Coming with friends or family? Double is a great place to start. Want the full experience? Go Triple. Keep in mind, this activity is suitable for those aged 6 years old and above.

Single session

Short, sharp and straight into the action.

One 15-minute mission gives you the full Planet Laser experience without committing to a longer session. Gear up, enter the arena and see whether you’ve got what it takes to come out on top.

Perfect for first-timers, a quick blast with friends or anyone who reckons one game is all they need. We’ll see about that.

double session

One game goes quickly. Trust us.

With two 15-minute missions, you’ve got time to settle the score, swap teams, change tactics or get revenge on whoever got you last time.

A great choice for families, groups and anyone who wants a little more time in the arena without going all-in on three games.

triple session

Three missions. Three chances for glory. No excuses.

With 45 minutes of laser tag action across three games, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the arena, perfect your tactics and find out who really deserves the bragging rights.

Ideal for keen players, competitive groups and anyone who knows one or two games simply won’t be enough.

Family session

Go to war with the family. And no, we don’t mean arguing over whose turn it is to do the washing up.

Team up, take each other on and make some proper family memories in the laser tag arena. Parents versus kids? Everyone for themselves? That bit’s up to you.

You’ll all get moving, burn off some energy and have so much fun you won’t even notice you’re exercising. Shhh… we won’t tell the kids.

After SCHOOL, Midweek offer

During term time, we run off-peak sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school, at 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm. Three games for £13.50 per person. From Stowmarket, that’s a 20-minute drive after pick-up, and midweek is when the arena’s quietest.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR Stowmarket FAMILIES

Kids’ parties start at £19 per child for two games, a reserved party zone, hot party food and unlimited squash, with a minimum of 10 guests. Three games is £22.50 per child, and exclusive hire of the whole arena starts at £21.50 per child for 21 or more.

Details are on the Kids Birthday Parties page.

adults & groups from Stowmarket

Adults can book any session, and the train makes it an easy night out without anyone drawing the short straw on driving. Larger groups can hire the whole arena.

See the Adult Laser Tag page.

MORE THINGS TO DO IN Stowmarket

A few local ones worth combining with a trip to us:

The Food Museum (once the Museum of East Anglian Life), next to the town centre: farm animals, historic buildings and a working watermill.
Needham Lake, Needham Market: a lakeside walk and play area a few miles down the road. Free.
Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre: swimming and sports for a rainy afternoon.
Playworld: soft play for the under-6s who aren’t old enough for laser tag yet.

FAQs: Laser Tag near Stowmarket

Is there a laser tag in Stowmarket?

No. The nearest laser tag arena is Planet Laser in Bury St Edmunds, about 14 miles west of Stowmarket on the A14.

Can we get there by train?

Yes. Direct trains from Stowmarket to Bury St Edmunds take about 20 minutes, and we’re a short taxi ride from Bury station.

What ages can play?

Anyone aged 6 or over and at least 1.1m tall, from kids’ parties to adult groups.

Is there anywhere to eat?

Yes. Café Lunar is in the same building, and party packages include hot food.

Do we need to book?

Booking online guarantees your slot. Walk-ins work when we have space, but weekends fill up.