Dark Dens

The Giant Dark Den turns a corner of the classroom into a calm, blacked-out space where children can explore light and shadow, settle a busy mind or take part in focused sensory activities. Not every setting has room for a permanent sensory room — this giant pop-up den is the next best thing. It's large enough for a group of children, or for one child who needs a little more space, and roomy enough to hold bubble tubes, fibre-optic strands and other sensory equipment that wouldn't fit inside a smaller den. What's included: Den poles and connectors A thick blackout den covering to keep the light out A storage bag for packing away and transport Features: Giant size — fits a group, or gives one child more room Big enough to hold bubble tubes, fibre-optic strands and light sources Thick cover for a properly dark space, with a large door panel Set it up portrait or landscape to suit your space Use it with the cover for a dark den, or as a giant den frame without it Packs down into the storage bag when it's not needed Dimensions: about 182 cm tall with a base roughly 150 cm square. Suitable for ages 3+. An adult should set it up and pack it away. A flexible, portable way to bring a dark sensory space to any early years or SEN setting — ready when you need it, and packed away when you don't.

The Dark Den is a simple, affordable way to bring a blacked-out space into any classroom or early years setting. Children crawl inside its 1-metre cube and step into a dark world they can bring to life with torches, glow sticks, fibre optics and other sensory resources. The double-thick nylon skin keeps the space genuinely dark, so every glowing object stands out — and it packs down into its storage bag when the session's over. What's included: 12 den poles and 8 connectors A double-thick nylon den cover for a properly dark space A storage bag for packing away and moving between rooms Features: A 1-metre cube — the right size for one or two children to explore Double-skin nylon blocks out the light for real darkness inside Simple to build and quick to pack away Lightweight and portable between spaces Suitable for ages 3+ Ways to use it: Sensory play with torches, light-up toys and glow-in-the-dark resources A calm, quiet retreat for a child who needs a break Role play, drama and storytelling in a space that sets the scene Scientific investigation into light, dark and shadow Special-needs and SEN sensory work Affordable, portable and endlessly adaptable, the Dark Den is a classroom favourite for sensory play, creative work and quiet time alike.

The Pyramid Dark Den is a fresh take on the classic dark den — a tall, triangular space children can duck into through the flap door and make their own. Its double nylon skin blocks out the light for a properly dark den inside, perfect for exploring torches, glow-in-the-dark toys and other sensory resources, or simply as a cosy, quiet place to retreat to. Its pyramid shape also makes it easy to decorate: drape it with fabrics and it becomes a teepee for imaginative and role play. Features: Pyramid shape measuring about 150 cm in both height and width Double nylon skin blocks out the light for real darkness inside Flap door for easy in and out Great for torches, glow-in-the-dark resources and light play Decorate the outside with fabrics to create a teepee Simple self-assembly; suitable for ages 3+ Ways to use it: Sensory play with torches, light-up toys and glowing objects A calm, cosy retreat for a child who needs quiet time Role play and storytelling — as a den, a cave or a decorated teepee Exploring light, dark and shadow in early years science SEN and sensory sessions in a smaller, self-contained space A versatile, easy-to-set-up den that works as a dark sensory space and a decorated teepee alike, the Pyramid Dark Den brings something a little different to early years and SEN play.