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Just £25 for 10 play entries during the summer holidays, we only have 100 to sell so buy quick before they sell out! 

Valid for entry between 1st July – 31st August 2026

Pirates Play Centre Summer Pass 2026 Terms:

• Valid for entry between 01/07/2026 – 31/08/2026 inclusive
• On your first visit you will be given your 10 stamp ‘Entry Card’, keep them safe! 
• No replacement given for lost, stolen or misplaced ‘Entry Cards’
• Your ‘Entry Card’ must be shown upon arrival each time or the full on the day play session entry price will be charged
• Summer Play Passes CANNOT be used in combination with loyalty cards, you will not receive loyalty stamps when using a Summer Play Pass for entry
• Siblings may share one pass, 1 entry = 1 used stamp on your Summer Play Pass ‘Entry Card’
• Pre-booking advised via our website during peak times to guarantee your play (please note booking fees apply)
• Adults and Under 6 months entry are £1pp per entry per visit
• During peak times play will be limited to 2 hours
• No reimbursement or compensation will be given for any remaining play entries not used before expiry date, no extensions will be given under any circumstances, entries can be pre-booked in advance online
• Occasionally the centre closes early due to private hire events, these dates are published in advance online
• Summer Play Passes cannot be used to gain entry for events
• Standard terms and conditions of entry and rules of play apply in addition to the above terms, all terms can be found at piratesplay.co.uk 

The centre is cooler earlier in the day to come and play. Due to the high forecasted temperatures Pirates will be closing at the earlier time of 1pm on the following days.

Monday 22nd June 2026

Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Wednesday 24th June 2026

We open from 9:30am daily as usual on these days. We will update our closing time for Thursday 25th June 2026 shortly.

We always try to remain consistent with our opening and closing times so that no one is disappointed and we do our best to give advance notice of any changes. Our website is updated of any changes regularly and our online booking system will always show the latest available booking times.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you.

The centre will be closed from Monday 8th June – Friday 12th June 2026.

If you regularly attend baby and toddler classes with Tiny Talk or Baby Ballet, these classes will continue as scheduled. However, there will be no play sessions and no access to any facilities.

We will reopen at 9:30am on Saturday 13th June 2026.

25^th – 29^th May 2026

Ahoy me hearties! When children visit Pirates Play Centre during the May Half Term (25th – 29^th May 2026) and come dressed as a Pirate, Princess or Viking they get a FREE return ticket to our sister centre, Vikings Play Centre Loughborough*

We’ll have fun all week with our timetable below. Timetable runs 25th – 29^th May 2026 only.

ACTIVITY	TIME	LOCATION
Treasure hunt around the centre	All Day	Hidden around the centre, collect hunt sheet from reception
Biscuit decorating	10:00am	Party room (adult supervision required)
Mini disco, lots of prizes to be won!	11:00am	Disco room, upstairs (adult supervision required)
Photo opportunity, meet a mascot: Bluey.	12:00noon	Party room (adult supervision required)
Crafts	1:00pm	Party room (adult supervision required)
Mini disco, lots of prizes to be won!	2:00pm	Disco room, upstairs (adult supervision required)
Photo opportunity, meet a mascot: Stitch.	3:00pm	Party room (adult supervision required)

All activities run for approx 20mins, we reserve the right to alter, change of withdraw activities without notice. 

*Terms and conditions: 

• Offer applies to all visits (including general admission and party bookings) 25^th – 29^th May 2026 only
• Free return ticket is for our sister centre, Vikings Play Centre Loughborough, LE12 5LZ see their website for full opening times, location and more www.vikingsplay.co.uk
• 1 child in fancy dress (Pirate, Princess or Viking) = 1 free return ticket to Vikings Play Centre
• Eligible for children 6 months – 11 years only
• On your return visit to Vikings Play Centre under 6 months and adults will be charged the standard entry rate of £1pp
• You can book your return visit online or walk-in but walk-in space is limited and only admitted when the centre/s are not at capacity with online bookings
• Free return tickets expire 31/07/2026, your return visit must be used on or before 31/07/2026 no extension will be given for unused passes 
• Return visit voucher must be kept safe and handed to our centre/s upon arrival, failure to do so will result in the full on the day price being charged, we cannot replace lost, stolen or damaged tickets
• Free return pass tickets cannot be sold, if they are found to be sold online, in person or anyway whatsoever it will result in the pass being cancelled without compensation, free return passes can be donated to family or friends if not being used by yourself
• Please ensure you adhere to our standard terms and conditions of entry and abide by all play rules

A great introduction to the fun world of laser tag in a bright, light and safe environment for 5 years and older. 

No scary dark mazes or areas here at Pirates you play on our giant play frame! It’s perfect for those who would love to play laser tag but are too scared and find normal centres daunting in the dark. We will have some music playing throughout the evening to get the vibes going!

1 hour Laser Tag Session £13.00 per child, introductory offer is just £10.00 per child.

BOOK online now to save your space, we can only welcome 14 children per session. Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years. 

All our sessions include:

⭐ Laser tag briefing/safety instructions
⭐ Laser tag time
⭐ Meal deal (please order on arrival): choose from sausages, chicken nuggets, Quorn nuggets, Quorn sausages all served with chips or choose a sandwich with crisps
⭐ Squash

Dates and times: 

📅 Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April 2026.
⏰ 4:00pm – 5:00pm
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm 
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (released with demand for previous session times)

Schedule of Laser Session:

4:00pm – arrival time and safety brief
4:05pm – laser tag games 10 minutes x 2
4:25pm – food time
4:40pm – laser Tag games 10 minutes x 2

Session repeats at 5:00pm with above timings
All timings are approximate and may change slightly to fit within the allocated 1 hour session time

Important information: 

Please arrive promptly for your session, we cannot overrun our scheduled games and your session will still end at the advertised time that you book. Laser tag sessions are for 5 years and older, sorry no one younger than this age can play. The centre will be closed to the general public during these sessions. Younger siblings are welcome (charged at the standard rate) but will ONLY be allowed to play in our baby (under 2 years) and toddler (2 – 4 years) areas only whilst the larger play area is used for laser tag games. Sessions are none refundable or transferable, standard terms and conditions of entry apply. See the website for full details.

You must ensure your child is able to partake in this activity. Parents and guardians are responsible for children in the centre. This is a high energy and active session. Children play laser tag only, adults spectate only however can help young children play.

To book, hit the button below, select date, click Laser Tag Session option, add tickets to basket, select available times (if no time/s show it mean we are sold out for that date and time), confirm your details and hit payment option. Please ensure you receive your booking confirmation, if you have not received within 24 hours please get in touch as your tickets will not have been confirmed and booked.

Eggcellent Easter fun starts Monday 30th March

Join us during the Easter break for some eggciting fun!

What cracking things do we have going on? Easter themed discos, hunts and meet the star of the show… The Easter Bunny for lots of photo opportunities 

Daily Easter timetable runs 30th March – 3rd April and 6th April 2026 

ACTIVITY	TIME	LOCATION
Easter hunt for a chance to win return tickets!	All day	Around the centre, collect hunt sheet at reception
Easter biscuit decorating	10:00am	Party room (adult supervision required)
Boogie away with our mini Easter disco, prizes to be won!	11:00am	Upstairs in the disco room (adult supervision required)
Photo opportunity Meet & Greet The Easter Bunny	12noon	Upstairs in the disco room (adult supervision required)
Easter biscuit decorating	1:00pm	Party room (adult supervision required)
Boogie away with our mini Easter disco, prizes to be won!	2:00pm	Upstairs in the disco room (adult supervision required)
Photo opportunity Meet & Greet The Easter Bunny	3:00pm	Upstairs in the disco room (adult supervision required)

All activities run for approx 20mins, we reserve the right to alter, change or withdraw any activity without notice.

March Madness 2026 Offer Terms:

Half Price Admission 2^nd – 6^th March 2026 only

1. Discount applied to walk-in prices for children 6 months – 3 years and 4 years – 11 years tickets only (excludes under 6 months, adults and any ticket already discounted e.g. childminder discount tickets).
2. Book online or walk-in (walk-ins only when not full)
3. Tickets cannot be transferred or refunded
4. For capacity restrictions we advise you book online, if we sell out this offer will not be extended beyond 06/03/2026
5. 2 hour play limit in place when at capacity
6. Only food, drinks (except water) and snacks purchased at the centre can be consumed on site. Sorry no picnic, you will be asked to put them away!
7. Standard entry terms apply, see website for details
8. Please note Wednesday 4th March 4:00pm – 6:00pm is our monthly SEND Session

Free Weekday Laser Tag Upgrade
Save £3pp Monday – Thursday
Save £4pp Friday

1. Book a Laser Tag party in March 2026 and save £3pp Monday – Thursday / £4pp Friday
2. Booking must be made between 1^st – 31^st March 2026 
3. The party must be held during any weekday date 2026 (excludes ALL weekends and Bank Holidays in 2026)
4. Discount cannot be applied to current bookings and no current booking can be moved/changed/altered as per our terms and conditions at the time of booking 
5. Please quote ‘March Madness’ at the time of booking for us to apply your free upgrade
6. Please note laser tag parties are for 5 years + (including birthday child and guests)
7. We have up to 16 guns however some may be taken out for repair ask at the time of booking for confirmation
8. Laser Tag party bookings are 5.00pm – 7.00pm only
9. Standard party and terms and conditions of entry apply 

Free Squash For Childminders

1. Free jug of squash (orange or blackcurrant) per childminder booking during weekday March 2026
2. Please ask for your freebie at the desk
3. Only food, drinks (except water) and snacks purchased at the centre can be consumed on site. Sorry no picnic, you will be asked to put them away!
4. Standard terms of entry apply 

Can’t get Golden out of your head? Do your shoulders move to Soda Pop? 

Join us for a KPop Demon Hunters disco special after school!

Friday 13th March 2026
4pm – 6pm
Pirates Play Centre

Our disco will run throughout the evening at set times, you’ll have time to play and eat in between dancing and singing along to hits from KPop Demon Hunters and more of your favourite party songs!

DISCO | GAMES | PARTY DANCES 

Book online now, our last KPop events sold out in record time! To book click ‘Book Now’ button, select 13/03/2026, select ‘Events’ and follow the booking process. IMPORTANT: Your transaction and tickets are only secured when your receive a booking ID email confirmation, if you do not receive this please get in touch as your booking may not have been completed.

Standard entry fees apply. This is a disco only event, not a meet & greet, a character will be present at some part of the evening, however they may not have time to interact with every child.

Can’t get Golden out of your head? Do your shoulders move to Soda Pop? 

Join us for a KPop Demon Hunters disco special after school!

Friday 13th February 2026
4pm – 6pm
Pirates Play Centre

Our disco will run throughout the evening at set times, you’ll have time to play and eat in between dancing and singing along to hits from KPop Demon Hunters and more of your favourite party songs!

DISCO | GAMES | PARTY DANCES 

Book online now, our last KPop events sold out in record time! To book click ‘Book Now’ button, select 13/02/2026, select ‘Events’ and follow the booking process. IMPORTANT: Your transaction and tickets are only secured when your receive a booking ID email confirmation, if you do not receive this please get in touch as your booking may not have been completed.

Standard entry fees apply. This is a disco only event, not a meet & greet, a character will be present at some part of the evening, however they may not have time to interact with every child.

Our standard opening hours run during the Christmas break 9:30am – 6:00pm daily, however the following dates our opening times change.

Monday 22nd Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 23rd Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Christmas Eve: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
Saturday 27th Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday 28th Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Monday 29th Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday 30th Dec: 9:30am – 6:00pm
New Years Eve: NYE Parties pre-book only
New Years Day: Closed
Friday 2nd Jan: Normal opening times from this day on