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Best Start Family Hubs sensory rooms, County Durham

  • Quiet times
  • Quiet room

Official venue information, 30 Oct 2026. Taken from the venue's own website.

Source: Best Start Family Hubs sensory rooms, County Durham: official page · Report a change

Durham County Council has free bookable sensory rooms at ten Best Start Family Hubs: Bishop Auckland, Brandon, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Easington, Ferryhill, Horden, Seaham, Stanley and Willington. Families book one hour slots on weekdays through the central number.

What they offer

  • Quiet or relaxed timesFree one hour slots, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm and Friday 9am to 4pm. Book through Best Start Family Hubs on 03000 261 111
  • Quiet room or spaceSensory rooms for young babies or older children who may have additional needs, described as an environment that uses their senses
Not on their website yet

Sensory map, visual guide or social story, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, carer ticket, Changing Places toilet, staff training, quieter times to visit. We'll add these as soon as Best Start Family Hubs sensory rooms, County Durham publishes them. Until then, it's worth asking when you book.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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