The Matrix Arena

Type:Experience Days

The Matrix Arena

About

Welcome to The Matrix Arena, the ultimate destination for fun and excitement! Whether you're planning a birthday party, a corporate event, or a memorable family day out, our state-of-the-art venue has something for everyone. Dive into an immersive world of entertainment with our wide selection of console games, arcade machines, cutting-edge free roam virtual reality experiences, and thrilling racing simulators.

Console Games: From solo adventures to multiplayer battles, our extensive game library has something for gamers of all ages and skill levels.

Virtual Reality: Step into another dimension with our exclusive VR setups. Explore new worlds, engage in epic battles, ferd off the Zombie hordes, try one of our escape rooms, wander into fantasy adventures or simply marvel at the immersive environments. Our VR experiences are sure to leave you breathless and craving more. We have player v player or Team v Environment scenarios which are ideal for either team buiilding or freindly competition.

Racing Simulators: Feel the adrenaline rush as you take the wheel in our 6 awesome linked racing simulators. Perfect for speed enthusiasts, our simulators provide an authentic racing experience that will have your heart pounding with every turn. Plus spectators can view the action from out large screen monitor.

Arcade Machines: If you simply want to spend 5 minutes to a couple of hours playing on our various arcade machines. You don't even have to book and with token packages to suit all budgets we are ideally situated for spontaneous short or long term visits. Our arcade machines include a Dual Motorcycle racer, 2 Basketball lanes, an Air Hockey Table, Whack-a-Frog, 2 great dual shooters, a retro arcade machine with thousands of games to choose from and our always popular punch pad.

Ideal for All Occasions: The Matrix Arena is perfect for birthday parties, corporate team-building events, or just a fun family outing. Our spacious and comfortable lounge area provides the ideal setting for everyone to relax, socialize, and enjoy the excitement.

Book your visit today and discover why The Matrix Arena is the go-to spot for unforgettable fun and entertainment! Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just looking for a unique experience, we guarantee you'll have an amazing time. Game on!

Guide Prices

We currently have 3 main activities available from which you can choose one or take advantage of our package deals and save money on more than one activity in a single visit.

Our Vr session prices depend on the number of players 2-3 @£27.50, 4-6 @£25, 7+ @£22.50
Our Console gaming sessions which includes time on our rigs starts at just £6 for 30 mins
Our Token prices for the various Arcade machines start at 1 token for £2 up to 30 tokens for £30

We also sell hot drinks for £2 including Hot chocolate, Tea, Coffee, Latte etc. Our Cold drinks start from just £1 and we also have a range of sweet tubs and chocolate bars

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking - Chester Street Car Park
  • Accessible toilets
  • Age friendly - Great for mixed age groups from 6 to 66+
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access

Payment Methods

  • Accepts major credit and debit cards
  • American Express accepted
  • BACS accepted
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • JCB accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • Major credit cards acceptable
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Solo accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Accept coach parties
  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Group Friendly
  • Toilets
  • TT & Biker Friendly

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards Car and Motorbike Groups
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed towards Groups - Ideal for kids parties, adult parties, corporate events and team building exercises. Hen and Stag do's, social functions. Private hire also available at selected times.
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Packed lunches available

Venue Facilities

  • WiFi Available

Contact

Unit 4, Strand Shopping Centre, Strand Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2ER

Tel: +44 (0) 7624 334676

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year

* During the School Summer Holidays we will be open 7 days a week and from 10am every weekday.

Please check out our website or Facebook page for up-to-date details on opening times

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