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Lock N Load

Indoor blacklight combat in Derry — laser tag, airsoft, Nerf wars and neon mini-golf under one roof.

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Lock N Load — blacklight combat in Derry: laser tag, airsoft, Nerf wars and neon mini-golf, all indoors.

  • What's on: a big blacklight arena for laser tag, airsoft and Nerf wars, plus archery tag and neon mini-golf.
  • Best for: families, teens and groups — a top pick for birthday parties.
  • Booking: book ahead, especially for parties and weekends.
  • Rain or shine: it's all indoors, so it works whatever the weather.
  • Age ranges: different activities suit different ages (e.g. junior sessions) — check when booking.
Plan your visit

Indoor combat, whatever the weather

Lock N Load packs a lot into one indoor venue in Derry: over 7,500 square feet of blacklight arenas for laser tag, airsoft and Nerf wars, plus archery tag and a neon mini-golf course glowing under UV. It's built for energy — a brilliant rainy-day option and a go-to for birthday parties and group days out, with junior sessions so younger kids can join in too.

Laser tag Airsoft & Nerf Neon mini-golf Birthday parties On-site parking
Good to know before you go:

Sessions are best booked ahead, particularly for parties and at weekends, and different activities have different age suitabilities. Check current sessions and prices on locknloadderry.com before you go.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👕Clothes you can move inComfy gear you don’t mind getting mucky for the active bits.
  • 👟Trainers or bootsClosed-toe footwear is a must for most activities.
  • 💧Water & a snackThirsty work — keep the energy topped up.
  • 🧥A layer & spare kitOutdoor sessions catch the weather; a change of clothes helps.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Indoor blacklight combat and activity centre.
Activities
Laser tag, airsoft, Nerf wars, archery tag and neon mini-golf.
Booking
Book ahead, especially for parties and weekends.
Best for ages
Families, teens and groups; junior sessions for younger kids — check ages when booking.
Cost
Paid, varies by activity/session — check current prices.
Indoor / outdoor
Indoors — good whatever the weather.
Parking
On-site / industrial-estate parking.
How long to allow
One to two hours.
Address
34 Balliniska Road, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0GF.
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
It’s best to book ahead, especially for parties and weekends. See locknloadderry.com.
What is there to do?
Laser tag, airsoft, Nerf wars, archery tag and neon mini-golf in blacklight arenas.
Is it good for younger children?
Yes — there are junior sessions; check the age suitability for each activity when booking.
Is it indoors?
Yes — it’s all indoors, making it a great rainy-day option.
Getting there

Lock N Load is at 34 Balliniska Road, Springtown Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0GF, with parking on site. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About Lock N Load

Lock N Load — formerly known as Laser Space Derry — is one of the city's biggest indoor activity venues, built around thousands of square feet of blacklight combat arenas.

Over time it's grown from laser tag into a full mix of indoor action: airsoft, Nerf wars, archery tag and a glowing neon mini-golf course. Run for families, groups and parties, it's become a reliable rainy-day fixture in the north-west.