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Days out with a quiet room or calm space in the North East
A quiet room or calm space gives you somewhere to go if it all gets too much. These places in the North East say they have one, and how to use it.
Every entry comes from the venue's own website and links to it. Details change, so check before you go.
| Place | What they say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beamish, The Living Museum of the North Beamish | Sensory friendly room in the 1950s welfare hall with soft lighting, toys and books, first come first served. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Best Start Family Hubs sensory rooms, County Durham Ten towns across County Durham | Sensory rooms for young babies or older children who may have additional needs, described as an environment that uses their senses | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Durham Cricket, Banks Homes Riverside Chester-le-Street | Sensory Room in the media centre with a view of play (limited capacity, book by phone or email); multi-faith quiet room on home matchdays. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Gala Durham Durham | Chill out space during relaxed performances. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Kynren Bishop Auckland | A designated quiet area for visitors with sensory sensitivities who need a break from crowds or noise | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Locomotion Shildon | Staff can find a quiet space in the museum building on request (visual story) | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| McNay Street Family Hub sensory room Darlington | A sensory room at the family hub | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Museum of Archaeology (Palace Green Library) Durham | A breakout quiet space can be offered for booked group visits | Their page Checked 31 Oct 2026 |
| The Fish Tank Newton Aycliffe | 'The Deep', a sensory experience designed for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3 | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Cragside (National Trust) Rothbury, Morpeth | Calm Corner on the House ground floor (between Kitchen and Dining Room) for neurodivergent and sensory sensitive visitors | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Northumberland Zoo Felton, Morpeth | Designated quiet zones and seating during quiet hours. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Queen's Hall Arts Hexham | Designated chill-out space during relaxed performances. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Whitehouse Farm Centre Morpeth | Three free sensory rooms in a quiet area of the farm (codes from gift shop) | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Woodhorn Museum Ashington | Quiet places to eat in the cafe on request, plus quiet outdoor areas and woodland near the Stables. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| ARC Stockton Stockton-on-Tees | Chill out space for breaks. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Billingham Forum (Tees Active) Billingham | Designated quiet area at GoClimb | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Hopetown Darlington Darlington | Quiet family room on site | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Preston Park Museum and Grounds Stockton-on-Tees | If you need a calm or quieter space for a short while, staff will see what they can arrange | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Riverside Stadium sensory room Middlesbrough | A sensory room for any supporter who may need a quiet space | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Sensory Starz SEND stay and play Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough | A sensory room with swings, tunnels, a ball pit, light panels and a water bed | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead | Quiet space on request; Sensory Room on Level 2 in the Learning Lounge with sensory toys, projections and lights. The sensory room is free to drop in to, open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Birtley Harras Bank Family Hub sensory room Birtley | A sensory room described as a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub sensory room Blaydon | A sensory room described as a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Chowdene Family Hub sensory room Gateshead | A sensory room with music, lighting and specialist equipment, described as a safe place for children to play while supporting the development of their senses | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Deckham Family Hub sensory room Gateshead | A sensory room equipped with music, lighting and specialist equipment | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Great North Museum: Hancock Newcastle upon Tyne | No dedicated quiet room. A Nook sensory pod is being trialled in the Ice Age to Iron Age gallery. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Newcastle City Library Newcastle upon Tyne | A Calm Zone on Level 3 | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Nunsmoor Centre sensory room Newcastle upon Tyne | A bookable sensory space for families or small groups | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| ODEON Silverlink Wallsend | A quiet area inside the cinema | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Segedunum Roman Fort Wallsend | Warm Welcome seating area on the 3rd floor with seats, books and blankets. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Shipley Art Gallery Gateshead | Sensory Space quiet room with foam flooring, beanbags, a blackout tent with ambient lighting and fidget toys. Free drop in, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm (closed 12.30pm to 3pm from 4 Nov to 16 Dec) | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| St James' Park matchday sensory room Newcastle upon Tyne | A sensory facility with two rooms | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Gateshead | Chill-out room near the relaxed performance venue; staff can find a quiet space on request at any time. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Special Lioness: Roaring Rainforest Washington | Immersive sensory rooms: Roaring Rainforest, Space Room and Music Room | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Theatre Royal Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne | Chill out space for time away during the show. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tyneside Cinema Newcastle upon Tyne | Breakout spaces can be used during relaxed screenings. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
More in North East England: Changing Places toilets · Carer tickets · Sensory kit to borrow · Visual stories · Sensory maps
Quiet rooms elsewhere: Yorkshire · North West England