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Billingham Forum (Tees Active)
- Quiet times
- Quiet room
- Sensory map
- Queue help
- Carer ticket
- Staff training
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Checked on the venue's own website, 27 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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Billingham Forum offers low sensory times on request and has a sensory guide covering light, noise and smells. Its climbing wall runs a monthly Quiet Climb for autistic children with no music, small numbers and a quiet area, and carers go free.
What they offer
- Quiet or relaxed timesLow sensory times available on request at Billingham Forum and the Ice Arena. Quiet Climb at GoClimb inside the Forum on the first Sunday of each month: no music or wall sound effects, maximum 16 people, designated quiet area.
- Quiet room or spaceDesignated quiet area at GoClimb
- Sensory mapTees Active says each venue has a sensory guide covering lighting, noise, smells and signage.
- Queue supportNo queuing for Quiet Climb if booked online in advance
- Carer ticketCarers Assist: carers go free when assisting
- Staff trainingGoClimb staff are autism awareness trained; staff are Dementia Friends trained
Not published yet: visual guide or social story, ear defenders or sensory kit, changing Places toilet, quieter times to visit. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
Before you go
Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.