Our Visit to the Local Sensory Hub
I’ll be honest, some days I’m absolutely buzzing to get out of the house! Sometimes you just need a change of scenery or a fresh new activity to break up the repetitiveness that can set in. If you’re looking for things to do in Glasgow with a baby or toddler, this might just become your new favourite spot! Last week we tried something new: a visit to our local sensory hub, and it was such a great decision! This will be a place we visit regularly.
What is a sensory hub?
If you’ve never been, a sensory hub is a calm, low-stimulation space designed for babies, toddlers, and children to explore safely and at their own pace. Think soft lighting, gentle sounds, textures, lights, mirrors, and movement. It’s not loud or overwhelming. It’s not even busy. It’s just… gentle. And sometimes you just need gentle!
What we loved
Brodie was in his absolute element! He loved playing with the balloons (especially hitting them against his mums’ faces!), he stared at the bubble tubes like they had hypnotic powers and gently laid his hands on every toy he could. It was so nice to watch him explore this new environment in his own preferred way. The rooms had so many different items within, and this means he could visit loads of times before boredom would set in. If you’re exploring family-friendly activities in Glasgow, this is a hidden gem worth checking out.
A space for them, and for us!
Whilst the main attraction is the sensory room, the building itself is huge and has an on-site café. The space is well laid out and means that you don’t feel like you must rush away after the session. We didn’t go to the café this time as Brodie was nearing feeding time, but next time we will explore what they have to offer and plan our timings a bit better!
Practical Info
Location: The sensory hub is located at Westwood Business Centre, 69-71 Aberdalgie Road, G34 9HJ.
Capacity: Sessions are limited to a maximum of 8 children, so it never feels crowded or chaotic.
Session Length: Each session lasts 1 hour, which felt just right for a bit of calm exploration.
Cost: £6.75 per session… really reasonable for what’s included.
Website: Visit them at https://thesensoryhub.org/
Accessibility: The building is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs, with changing facilities on site.
Whether you’re looking for inclusive parenting spaces, toddler-friendly venues, or a gentle environment to reconnect with your little one, The Sensory Hub ticks so many boxes. It’s one of the best hidden gems for parents in Glasgow and we’ll definitely be back!
Read more about things to do in Glasgow here in our blog!