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MUMS THE WORD · VENUE GUIDE
Find practical information, understand what has been checked and make a plan that works for your family.
01 / SUITABILITY
There is no universal definition of a sensory-friendly place. Consider the conditions that matter to you, what has been confirmed and what may change between visits.
SENSORY PLANNING SCORECARD
Editorial sources reviewed 2026-10-26 · 1 source links
Six-dimension guide: sourced facts, setting-based planning estimates (1 = generally gentler, 5 = potentially more stimulating), and dated observations are shown separately. A setting estimate is not a venue measurement or a suitability verdict.
Inference source information
Sound characteristics documented or inferable from equipment
Sport and concerts are potentially loud; the stadium offers sensory rooms away from event noise.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Sport, announcements, crowds and live events can produce loud and sudden sound. (inference; not measured).
Inference source information
Lighting and glare considerations
Event lighting and screens can be bright; sensory rooms are designed for respite.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Event or court lighting and screens may be bright; conditions vary by event. (inference; not measured).
Inference source information
Attendance and queue considerations
Event crowds can be dense; sensory rooms offer a retreat but not crowd-free access.
Original published sourceTypical setting expectation: Entry queues and match breaks can concentrate crowds. (inference; not measured).
Fact source information
Published access features or limitations
Two sensory rooms, sensory bags, accessible facilities and Changing Places are reported.
Original published sourceFact source information
Environmental and preparation considerations
Busy concourses may need an exit and re-entry plan depending on event.
Original published sourceFact source information
Scheduling and preparation information
A published social story can help with stadium expectations and entry routines.
Original published sourceEstimates describe common conditions for the identified venue type. They are not a measured acoustic, light or crowd score and must not be treated as safety or accessibility certification.
Published venue guidance and editorial sources supplement live third-party attributes. Noise, brightness and crowding must be assessed from dated, comparable observations; a Google review rating is not a sensory score.
02 / EXPECTATIONS
Check event times, sensory room arrangements and gate entry plans before attending.
Setting-based planning suggestion · not a venue-confirmed quiet period.
03 / PREPARATION
Use this optional checklist to plan around your own needs rather than relying on a venue-wide suitability score.
Make a personal plan for this visit. Details stay in this browser, not in our database. This does not assess suitability or predict conditions.
04 / TRANSPARENCY
This guide includes six research notes linked to 1 distinct published source, checked 2026-10-26. Documented venue features and setting-based estimates are identified separately in the scorecard.
Every experience is personal. Information may change after the recorded checking date; neither Google ratings nor older sensory scores confirm suitability.
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05 / COMMUNITY
Recent, contextual first-hand observations can help improve the directory. Reports are moderated before publication.