Laser Quest Hatfield

If you've got a rainy afternoon in Hatfield and the kids are climbing the walls, Laser Quest is the sort of place that actually delivers on its promise. You get kitted out in a vest with sensors, grab a laser gun, and spend the next 15 or 20 minutes chasing people around a dark maze of corridors while trying not to trip over your own feet. It's daft fun, genuinely atmospheric, and nobody cares if you're rubbish at it - which I was, repeatedly.

The venue works best for groups of teenagers and competitive families who don't mind looking silly. Younger children might find the darkness unsettling, and anyone hoping for a quiet game of putt-putt golf will be disappointed. You'll want to book ahead rather than just turning up, especially on school holidays when it gets rammed.

Stay at one of the nearby caravan parks - Cherry Green Trees or Commons Wood are both within two miles - and you can treat Laser Quest as a weather-backup option rather than the headline act. It's not going to occupy a full day, but paired with a walk around Hatfield's town centre or a nearby park, it slots in nicely as a mid-trip energy burner. Expect to pay somewhere in the region of £5-8 per person for a game, though prices vary depending on session times and group size.