Sensory Room Colchester - Community Inclusion Matters

10/10/2025

💚 This World Mental Health Day — find calm in the Sensory Room 💚

Today we’re reflecting on the small, practical ways to support mental wellbeing — and our Sensory Room is built exactly for that. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, or just need a safe place to reset, our space offers gentle, non-verbal ways to soothe the mind and body.

How the room can help
• 🛁 Bubble tubes & mood lighting — slow, predictable visuals to reduce stress and ground breathing.
• 🌈 Adjustable colours & soundscapes — tailor the environment to feel calming or uplifting.
• 👣 Interactive projector — gentle movement and focus activities that distract rumination and encourage presence.
• 🤲 Tactile panels & fibre-optics — hands-on textures for grounding, focus and sensory regulation.
• 🛋️ Quiet chill-out area — a private, cosy corner for mindful breathing, reflection or talking with a support person.

Why it works: sensory experiences bypass the busy thinking brain and help people regulate emotions, lower heart rate, and feel safer in the moment. Our team will personalise sessions to your needs — quiet, slow and soothing, or lightly stimulating if that’s more helpful.

If you or someone you support would like a calm space to pause, reset and recharge, we’re here. Book a private 1 hour session or ask about tailored visits for carers and small groups.

📞 01206 827605 (8:30–17:00)
📧 sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com

06/10/2025

Our Sensory Room is open this Saturday to provide access to people who aren't available to come during the week.

We have the following times available
11:30AM
12:00PM
12:30PM
1:PM

To book please go to https://sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk/make-a-booking-1
Or call us on 01206 827605

04/10/2025

👶✨ Baby-friendly bliss at Sensory Room Colchester!

Watch this little one relax on a soft mat and beanbag as they gaze at our gentle bubble tubes — a calm, colourful experience to engage babies and toddlers. Our safe, supervised space encourages early sensory exploration: tracking lights with their eyes, and reacting to colour changes, tummy-time on cosy mats, and gentle cause-and-effect play with the interactive projector.

We tailor sessions to your child’s routine and needs, keeping things calm, safe and unhurried. Bring a favourite toy or comforter if you like — we’ll do the rest.!

📅 1-hour baby sessions available at £30 per hour.
📞 Book: https://sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk/make-a-booking-1
📧 sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com

01/10/2025

Who is our Sensory room for?

Autism & Sensory Processing Disorders

Sensory rooms offer a controlled environment where individuals with autism can explore sensory input in a safe and structured way. The space helps with self-regulation, reducing overstimulation, and providing a calming retreat when needed. Interactive elements such as fiber optics, bubble tubes, and tactile surfaces allow users to engage in a way that suits their sensory preferences, improving focus, communication, and relaxation.

People with Learning Disabilities

For those with learning disabilities, a sensory room provides a multi-sensory experience that encourages engagement, enhances cognitive skills, and supports emotional well-being. The interactive equipment can help with concentration, communication, and motor skills development, offering a supportive space for personal growth in a non-judgmental environment.

Older Adults with Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Sensory stimulation can be incredibly beneficial for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, helping to trigger memories, improve mood, and provide a sense of comfort. Reminiscence therapy using projected images, gentle lighting, and familiar sounds can create positive experiences that reduce agitation and confusion, promoting relaxation and emotional well-being.

To book a session, please go to https://sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk/make-a-booking-1

If you have any questions, either phone, email or send us a message:
📞 01206 827605
✉️ sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com

25/09/2025

We will be open on Saturday 11th October and 15th November.

We understand it can be difficult for some people to come during the weekdays, so this is your chance to come on the weekend :)

To book, go to https://sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk/make-a-booking-1

21/09/2025

SENSORY SATURDAYS!

We are pleased to announce we have opened two Saturday sessions.

Saturday 11th October - 10am-3pm
Saturday 15th November - 10am-3pm

To book your slot, please go to: https://sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk/make-a-booking-1

If you have any questions, please send a message to our page or email sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com

17/09/2025

Today we had a special visitor in our Sensory Room..... Bertie the Bluebird Care Support Dog!!!!

Bertie came along to provide some extra support to one of Bluebird Care's customers. They both had a lovely time, and we would like to thank Bertie the Support Dog for being a very, very good boy.

www.sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk

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12/09/2025

It's always lovely to receive positive feedback. We want as many people in our community as possible to benefit from our Sensory Room. Here's what people have said about our state of the art Sensory Room:

'My daughter absolutely loved the sensory room. Her favourite things were the giant bubble lamp, the tent and the interactive floor projector. '

'Amazing tech to suit everyone’s needs, highly recommend'

'The equipment was excellent - very interactive and there is so much to do. My twins particularly loved the interactive floor and the games you can play on it.'

'The babies loved all the lights, the older children enjoyed playing.'

www.sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk
sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com

11/09/2025

Our Sensory Room is a state of the art sensory experience to designed to provide peace of mind for adults, children and the SEN community.

It is £20 per hour, and you can book by going to www.sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk

19/08/2025

Meet the Equipment: Bubble Tubes, Fibre Optics & More

Bubble tubes, fibre-optic strands, tactile panels, and our interactive projector — what do they do and why they help:
• Bubble tubes = calming visual anchor
• Fibre optics = gentle tactile focus
• Tactile panels = fine motor & engagement
• Projector = movement, reminiscence, play

📞 Book a visit: 01206 827605 | ✉️ sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com | www.sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk

Transformative care in a purpose built state of the art Sensory Room

07/07/2025

We have lots of availability this week and next for the Sensory Room. We have also released a Saturday slot at the end of the month - booking in advance is essential for this.

We try to make each visit as personalised as possible so if you let us know when booking if you have any preferences we can set the room up to have visuals on the projector that reflect interests and hobbies, and we can find games and activities on the over head interactive projector for you to enjoy.

🌐 sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk
✉️ sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com
📞 01206 827605

01/07/2025

Our Sensory room is fully air-conditioned, so not only can you enjoy an amazing sensory experience, but you can escape the heat and relax in a cool and peaceful environment!

How to Book:
📞 Call us: 01206 827605 (8:30 am–5 pm)
📧 Email: sensoryroomcolchester@gmail.com
🌐 Visit: www.sensoryroomcolchester.co.uk
📍 Location: 4 Lanswood Business Park, Colchester, Suite 1, CO2 7XD