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Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre

Glow bowling, soft play, laser tag and VR under one roof in Newry.

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Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre — Glow bowling, soft play, laser tag and VR under one roof in Newry.

  • What’s here: Glow bowling (10 lanes), Cheeky Monkeys soft play, Space Quest laser tag, VR gaming centre.
  • Cost: Pay per attraction, not a single combo wristband; check current prices.
  • Booking: Laser tag book online ahead (closes 48 hours before, deposit required); other activities check ahead at busy times.
  • Best for ages: Toddlers up for soft play; 7+ for laser tag; all ages for bowling.
  • Minimum age: Laser tag ages 7+ (min 8 players per session); soft play aimed at younger children; VR parties from around age 8.
  • Also on site: Sheepbridge Inn bar & restaurant (a la carte Thurs-Sun, Sunday carvery), birthday parties, group packages.
Plan your visit

What's actually here, and who each bit suits

The mix covers a wide age range. Cheeky Monkeys soft play is aimed at younger children, with a four-tier climbing frame, ball pools, slides, bumper boats and battery go-karts. Bowling runs on 10 glow lanes and suits all ages. Space Quest laser tag is for ages 7 and up, an indoor maze with UV lighting and fog that takes up to 20 players. The VR gaming centre handles solo or small-group play and is popular for parties from around age 8. Everything here is indoor, so it works whatever the weather.

10 glow bowling lanes Cheeky Monkeys soft play Space Quest laser tag VR gaming centre Bar & restaurant Free parking
Good to know before you go:

Sheepbridge runs birthday parties, adult and group packages and seasonal events across its bowling, soft play, laser tag and VR. Party slots book up at weekends and in school holidays, so check the centre's own pages for current dates and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧦SocksGrip socks for the inflatables and soft play, or your own for bowling.
  • 💷Pocket moneyFor the arcade, extra activities and a bite to eat.
  • 📱A bookingThe popular slots fill up at weekends and on wet days — book ahead.
  • 👟Comfy clothesYou’ll be jumping, climbing and racing about all visit.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Indoor family entertainment centre
Activities
Glow bowling (10 lanes), Cheeky Monkeys soft play, Space Quest laser tag, VR gaming centre
Minimum age
Laser tag ages 7+ (min 8 players per session); soft play aimed at younger children; VR parties from around age 8
Cost model
Pay per attraction, not a single combo wristband; check current prices
Booking
Laser tag book online ahead (closes 48 hours before, deposit required); other activities check ahead at busy times
Best for ages
Toddlers up for soft play; 7+ for laser tag; all ages for bowling
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor
Also on site
Sheepbridge Inn bar & restaurant (a la carte Thurs-Sun, Sunday carvery), birthday parties, group packages
Parking
Free on-site parking
How long to allow
1-3 hours depending on how many activities you do
Address
143 Belfast Road, Sheepbridge Inn, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1QU
Questions

Before you go

What’s there to do?
Glow bowling (10 lanes), Cheeky Monkeys soft play, Space Quest laser tag, VR gaming centre
How much does it cost?
Pay per attraction, not a single combo wristband; check current prices
Do I need to book?
Laser tag book online ahead (closes 48 hours before, deposit required); other activities check ahead at busy times
What ages is it good for?
Toddlers up for soft play; 7+ for laser tag; all ages for bowling
Can I have a birthday party there?
Sheepbridge Inn bar & restaurant (a la carte Thurs-Sun, Sunday carvery), birthday parties, group packages
Getting there

Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre is at 143 Belfast Road, Sheepbridge Inn, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1QU. Free on-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre sits at the Sheepbridge Inn on the Belfast Road just north of Newry. It combines several indoor attractions with the inn's bar and restaurant, and bills its bowling as the only bowling alley in Newry and the surrounding area.

The Space Quest laser tag arena is one of the larger such arenas in Ireland, a 4,000 sq ft maze holding up to 20 players, and Cheeky Monkeys is a long-standing draw for children's parties in the area.