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English rage rooms, stress relief for all ages

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Yacin Hehrlein
January 26, 2026

In Britain, so-called rage rooms have become a popular way for people to blow off steam. For 30 minutes, participants can smash furniture and electrical appliances for stress relief.

In the British town of Weston-super-Mare, visitors discover so‑called rage rooms, where they can relieve stress and frustration by smashing objects in a controlled environment. Whether young people or stressed mothers – many use the Activity Dome’s offering to let off steam. According to manager Tyler Austin, it is especially women who appreciate this form of anger therapy.

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