12 fun indoor activities in Leicester

It’s easy to forget that just 15 years ago family friendly indoor activities in Leicester City Centre were pretty thin on the ground. Fast forward to today, there are loads of incredible indoor activities that the whole family can get involved with.

From bowling to axe throwing, darts to escape rooms and some amazing attractions offers that are unique to Leicester. Whether you’re looking for an evening with the family, a night of challenges for you and your mates, or a work night out, read on to find out more!

Putt your way round Aztec ruins and a tropical rainforest with a colourful cast of quirky characters at this fantastic indoor golf venue. All ages and abilities are welcome to try their skills on a variety of crazy golf holes. Then grab a drink and a bite to eat in their bar and eatery. Get more info and book your session here

This brand new opening brings together pub games, beer pong, darts, shuffleboard and lots more in a fantastic spot right in the city centre. Their London venue has been a roaring success and now they’re bringing the best competitive socialising to Leicester! They’re launching in December, keep an eye on their website for updates.

A first for the UK, this home grown success story sees a city centre opening for a ‘Human Claw Machine’. Dangle from a harness and dip down into a toy filled pit to win prizes! This is great fun for the whole family and also includes a café, party arena and slime section, plus a spot for TikTok filming! They’re opening soon on Horesefair Street, get all the updates here.

This indoor climbing and bouldering just round the corner from Highcross has been an amazing addition to the city! More than an afternoon session, the community that has built up around the venue is fantastic, and it’s a great way to work out the stress of a day and challenge yourself. There are no ropes and no experience is needed to get started! Find out more here

Now well-established on Humberstone Gate, this is one of Leicester’s top entertainment venues for a great night out! Whether it’s sinking shots in American pool, knocking down the competition in ten pin bowling, or a wild mashup of crazy golf and pool, this is the perfect place for a night out with mates! Find out more here

Hosted in O’Neill’s pub on Loseby Lane, Arrowsmiths is a digital darts venue with the latest technology. Just pick your game and let the automatic scoreboard do the maths for you! Prices are from just £4 per person for 60 minutes and you can also order food and drinks to be delivered direct to your oche. Find out more here

Located in the old Great Central Railway building this sports bar and indoor entertainment venue has a bit of everything. Pool-inspired bowling, a fiendish indoor golf course, darts, karaoke and ping pong, plus a massive screen for all the top sports events in a cool venue festooned with great street art. Book your visit here

Just round the corner from the train station East Street Lanes has recently been expanded, with their great bowling alleys complemented by the biggest amusement arcade in the city, digital darts, UV mini golf, Axe Throwing and loads of great side games, plus a full food and drink offer! Check them out here

Want to test your intellect with a range of great escape rooms, then pop into Escape Leicester! They now have two fantastic venues in Leicester city centre, on Market Street and Horsefair Street. There are 15 different worlds to escape from aliens to Mayan temples, submarines, royal courts and Alice in Leicesterland. Whether it’s a family adventure, a night out with mates or a team building event, this is the perfect night out. Book your session here

Tucked away on a Leicester side street, this airsoft shooting range experience is the perfect way to unwind. You’ll find multiple shooting lanes equipped with advanced electronic scoring systems. You’ll get a full safety briefing and then you can challenge yourself to hit all the targets and beat your mates across a choice of 14 game modes. Find out more and get a Visit Leicester discount here

Looking to get your skates on? Then head down to Spin Pin which is Leicester’s go-to destination for roller skating, ten pin bowling, and arcade games. You can find them on on Navigation Street in Leicester, not too far from the Leicester Riders Mattioli Arena. With 8+ bowling lanes, a full roller skating rink, and over 100 arcade machines, this is the perfect place to relax and have fun with friends! Check them out here

Coming to Leicester High Street later this year is Activate! An immersive combination of physical challenges, immersive technology and competitive social gaming to Leicester. Adding to multiple locations in London and Newcastle, this is another great social addition to Leicester. They are hoping to open before the end of 2026! All the info is here