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What is Little Lodge?
Little Lodge, a sensory and soft play facility, was established in October 2022 as an extension of The Lodge Wellness Centre. Our goal was to create a warm and secure environment that is open to everyone.
Little Lodge is a fully inclusive space tailored to cater to individuals with additional needs, ensuring visitors and their loved ones can unwind and relax peacefully.
Who can visit?
We welcome all families, groups, and individuals who care for children and young people with additional learning and physical disabilities.
Everyone is invited to visit and explore our facilities. Our special setting offers specific sensory and soft play amenities, and The Lodge is designed to accommodate family members and friends, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable visit for all in a single location.
What is available?
At Little Lodge, we offer a variety of items aimed at elevating your experience, including:
- Colour-changing mood pebble
- Bubble tubes
- UV lighting
- Sensory board
- Fibre optics and projectors
- Ball pool
- Sensory toys
- Sensory tactile floor tiles
- Cuddle ball
- Infinity mirror
- Bean bags
What do we do?
We offer a range of activities, services and treatments at Little Lodge including:
- Inclusive activities for additional family / friends at The Lodge
- Meditation
- Relaxation
- Sensory Play
- Support with paperwork / accessing services/support
- Family/carer respite
Benefits of Attending
Benefits of attending Little Lodge Include:
- Supporting the development of fine and gross motor skills.
- Reducing isolation for individuals and their families
- Providing relief for family members, including children and young people
- Creating bonding opportunities for participants
- Offering inclusive play to stimulate imagination and boost confidence
- Facilitating enhanced interaction to support the development of self-esteem
- Supporting movement and play activities
- Providing visual, tactile, and auditory stimulation through bubble tubes, UV lighting, and fiber optics
- Promoting relaxation as needed with bean bags and color-changing mood pebbles
- Encouraging and fostering imaginative play with sensory boards, toys, and cuddle balls