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The Special Lioness: Roaring Rainforest
- Quiet times
- Quiet room
- Carer ticket
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Confirmed by the venue, 28 Oct 2026. The Special Lioness confirmed these details by email.
Source: Email from The Special Lioness, 28 Oct 2026 · Report a change
A charity with immersive sensory rooms designed for sensory comfort: the Roaring Rainforest, a Space Room and a Music Room. Open all year to all ages, with no diagnosis needed.
What they offer
Open all year, for all ages, and no diagnosis is needed. Forest school and a sensory garden run in good weather, and seasonal events are posted online. Private hire of all the rooms is £40 an hour; charities and schools pay £150 for 90 minutes.
- Quiet or relaxed timesRoaring Rainforest sessions for little explorers run 2 to 3 times a week in term time, 10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm (the days change each school term). Music therapy on Tuesdays in term time, 5pm to 6pm, £4, limited spaces, book ahead
- Quiet room or spaceImmersive sensory rooms: Roaring Rainforest, Space Room and Music Room
- Carer ticket£5 per child; an adult or carer goes free
Not published yet: sensory map, visual guide or social story, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, Changing Places toilet, staff training, quieter times to visit. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
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.