C.A.V.E is available to book at Lakeside Village. It’s the first UK shopping centre to offer an outdoor sensory room unit. See availability and book your slot using the calendar below.
Lakeside Village Doncaster
In Britain 22% of people are living with a disability. We want to provide a safe haven for our customers and reduce social isolation for individuals and families.
The C.A.V.E. is fitted with a variety of pieces of sensory equipment to encourage different kinds of user interaction. Each booking is private and for your use only. You will receive a unique code to enter at the door when you book.
The C.A.V.E. features a range of equipment that operates automatically when users press one of our three switches that start a program. Coloured lighting, projection and audio works automatically when the program runs.
Book your visit using the calendar below. You will receive an email confirmation and text message once you have booked with your unique code. Please have this code ready at the door when you enter the C.A.V.E.
* If you don’t receive it please check your junk box.
* The Sensory CAVE is a 30 minute experience. Please try and arrive on time for your booking, if you arrive late your session will be shorter. You have a 20-minute window to enter the CAVE from the time of your booking
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The purpose of the sensory cave project
The C.A.V.E. has been designed to open up opportunities to encourage independence for individuals. Findings from our control groups suggest that most individuals/families with a disabled member and/or child would never even consider a trip to a shopping centre/leisure centre as there are no services or ‘quiet spaces’ to ‘escape to’ if the person gets too overwhelmed.
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frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the C.A.V.E.?
Directly 40 yards outside the guest services. It will be easily spotted on arrival at the site.
Where can I park?
Main car park – best nearest to the next outlet
Are there disabled toilet facilities close by?
Disabled toilets are in the guest services
How much does it cost to book the C.A.V.E.? / Is the C.A.V.E. free?
£6 per half hour
Can I book for a longer session?
Families can book two sessions at a time
How many people can use the C.A.V.E during the booking?
Recommended a max of 6 but could take 8 if children are small