Modern Sensory Rooms at High Rise

  • Two innovative sensory rooms for sensory play, stimulation or relaxation
  • Group bookings welcome
  • Ear defenders available to borrow
  • Staff trained to help you personalise your own experience

Further information

High Rise has been designed to be inclusive and accessible, including for those with additional needs, and we are pleased to have two innovative, state-of-the-art sensory rooms within our centre in Lisburn.

  • Sensory Room 1 is a larger space, suitable for up to 6 guests.  This multi-sensory room offers a stimulatory environment that can be adapted to the needs of our guests – whether that’s sensory play, to encourage sensory development, stimulating the five senses or just relaxation.
  • Sensory Room 2 is a smaller, more intimate sensory space. It can accommodate up to three guests in a single group, such as a family, and is particularly suitable for relaxation, quiet and chilling out.

The sensory rooms at High Rise Lisburn are open Friday to Sunday, providing a welcoming space for everyone, whatever their age or ability.

The spaces can be adapted to meet a range of needs, whether that’s playing with sensory toys, engaging with the stimulating equipment within the rooms or just simply taking some time away from the noise and activity in the rest of the centre.

For guests who may struggle with the noise levels in the centre, we have ear defenders available to borrow (subject to availability) and can make an alternative entrance available on request that provides direct access to the sensory room, without having to go through the reception/café area.

Our supporters

The installation of the sensory rooms in High Rise has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. This has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players. On behalf of those who will benefit from these facilities, we are very grateful for their support.

Thank you also to Leckey, a local Lisburn-based company, that designs and manufactures equipment for children who have a disability who have loaned specially adapted chairs for use in the sensory rooms at High Rise. These are designed to assist children with low muscle control to sit up and enjoy the space.

We are also grateful for support through Start Here, an employment and skill initiative funded by the Rank Foundation.