Most padded cells are the same size as a single room, about 10 feet from front to back and about 8 feet wide, and are designed for single occupancy, short-term occupation. The walls and floor are padded. The padding is about four inches deep. The walls are usually made of pouches of strong canvas or leather, covered in rubberised paint. The floor is covered in leather. Often the padding used was cork crumbs. The door to the cell was made of very strong wood or wood reinforced with steel. The door had an observation port which allowed a full and uninterrupted view of the room and its occupant. The inside of the door was also padded. The doors were typically secured by locks and bolts of various designs.​
The length of time you should spend here  in a padded cell can vary greatly. Sometimes patients can remain locked in here for several days.  As a patient, you might also be made to wear a straitjacket if you are considered a risk of self-harm.  Just stay as long as it feels comfortable and then add 10 minutes.  If you are a highly social type, you might get lonely, we sure hope you brought your invisible friend.

The use of padded cells and straitjackets fell dramatically following the introduction of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s and their presence/use is now rare in modern mental health care facilities.  Here is your chance to have a both therapeutic and nostalgic ​​​​​​​​​​experience at the same time!