Our Autism Accredited specialist support hub, Waterside, is now home to an all-new Multi Sensory Room.
The custom-built state of the art suite is fully accessible and provides a safe, secure and comfortable space for you to relax and enjoy time together. Our state of the art features include:
INTERACTIVE FLOOR PROJECTOR with pre-loaded activities, games and sensory scenes including educational games such as shapes and colours, activities to encourage movements, pictures, music and more.
SOUND TO SIGHT SHOWTIME WALL PANEL which uses voice/sound technology to create patterns of light and shapes on the wall panel from the sounds you make. This can be used with a microphone too.
MULTIFINITY EXPLORER, similar to the sound to sight showtime panel this also uses touch screens and/or microphones used to display lights and shapes from sounds that are made.
RAINBOW BUMPAS, our vibrating wall bumper pads, fun to touch and great for providing gentle stimulation to sensory seekers.
DISC PROJECTOR which has a range of coloured discs to project patterns, shapes and scenes on the walls, ceilings or floor providing a tranquil, relaxed environment.
LED BAR – this is best used in a darkened environment with UV-responsive items, or items that are white. Simply tilt the bar to highlight white or light objects that will appear under the UV lights.
LASER SKY PROJECTOR – use the pointer to send laser lights into the sky, or wherever you like around the room.
BUBBLE TUBE , provides endless fun, simply turn on and enjoy the changing colours and bubbles. Best used in a darkened environment.
FIBRE OPTICS STRINGS which can be held, draped or moved for you to play with and enjoy.
8 COLOUR WIREFREE CONTROLLER to control and change the light and ambience in the room. Choose your preferred shade or change it more frequently as you wish.
How much does it cost?
The MSR is available for £42 per session, for up to 4 people. (£35 + VAT). If you would like to bring more people, there is an additional cost of £10 per person (inc VAT) – up to a maximum capacity of 9 people.
When is the MSR available to hire?
Bookings are currently available Monday – Friday between 11.30am – 12.30 pm or 3pm – 4pm. Other slots may be available, please email waterside@iamaspire.org.uk to check availability.
Is the MSR fully accessible?
Waterside Specialist Support, and the MSR, are fully accessible. We have a range of mobility and transfer aids available for use including full track hoists, slings and other equipment. We also have fully accessible changing /toilet facilities available for you to use.
Can I book the multi sensory room for private use?
Yes, the room can be booked for private use. All sessions are priced at £42, for up to 4 people. It is your choice whether you would like to use the room for sole use, or whether you would like to bring someone else along with you.
We do not book separate parties together in one session so when you make a booking it is for your exclusive use and completely up to you how many people you bring along. (Additional people can be booked at a cost of £10 per person, up to a maximum capacity of 9 people).
How long is each session?
Sessions last for 45 minutes, with 15 minutes allocated after your session for cleaning.
If you would like to book a 90 minute session, please contact us using the form below to check availability.
Do you offer any refreshments or catering on site?
Will there be staff available to support us during our visit?
A staff member will be on hand to show you how to operate and control all of our facilities at the start of the session but will not remain in the MSR for the duration of your visit.
Is the room cleaned between guests?
Bookings are made by the hour, which gives you 45 minutes to enjoy the MSR and a further 15 minutes for us to clean the room ready for the next guests.
All of our surfaces are wipe clean and will be thoroughly cleaned using anti-bacterial and sanitising sprays in between use.
How do I make a booking?
To make a booking, please complete the booking request form below. This will be submitted to our admin team, who will respond to you within a maximum of two working days, but often much quicker.
The team will respond to let you know if we have any availability or to offer alternative dates/times if applicable. They will also ask for additional details including emergency contact details, medical details, equipment requests etc too. Once we have all these details your booking will be confirmed.
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
We understand that there may be occasions when you need to cancel a booking. We ask that, where possible, you give us at least 48 hours notice.
Our full cancellation policy, including any charges, can be found here: