Sensory Retreat Rooms

Sensory Retreat Rooms are comfortable, quiet spaces designed for respite and relaxation, especially for those feeling anxious or experiencing sensory overload. They allow for some control over the sensory environment with features like dimmable lamps and blackout blinds. The rooms also offer amenities to help you relax, such as weighted blankets and fidget toys.

Sensory retreat rooms on campus

Room Number/Location	Campus	Bookable	Capacity	Wheelchair Accessible	Amenities	Opening Times	Contact
LFA/213 - Located on the second floor of JB Morrell Library	West	No	3 people	Yes (via lift)	Fan Colouring book Noise cancelling headphones Fidget toys Blanket Weighted blanket Whiteboard Blackout blind	08:00-22:00 Mon-Sun	The Library lib-enquiry@york.ac.uk https://www.york.ac.uk/library/visit/sensoryrooms/
GNU/005 - Located on the ground floor of Goodricke College	East	No	2 people	Yes	Weighted blanket Fidget toys Weighted eye masks Lavender bags 3 x noise cancelling headphones Whiteboard Blackout blind	Available 24/7 on request (access to Uni cards required outside 9:00-17:00)	Goodricke College goodricke@york.ac.uk https://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/goodricke/college-facilities/communal-areas/

Room Number/Location

Campus

Bookable

Capacity

Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Opening Times

Contact

LFA/213 - Located on the second floor of JB Morrell Library

West

No

3 people