Women seek emotional release by smashing items in rage rooms
Ellie Goudie and other women in Swindon and Bath pay to destroy belongings to cope with grief and trauma.
Grief drives destruction of TVs
Ellie Goudie paid to smash her late brother Ryan's television using a baseball bat inside a rage room in Swindon. She stated that destroying his belongings prevented others from having them after he died at age 23. Ellie felt a connection to her brother during the session and believed she was acting on his behalf. The experience provided immediate relief from months of intense grief without requiring conversation.
Operators note rising female demand
Paul Bunney owns The Rabbit Hole Rage Room in Swindon and reports that approximately 70 percent of customers are women. Operators say visitors often arrive during difficult periods involving bereavement, trauma, or relationship breakdowns to find emotional release. Materials like printers and crockery are separated and recycled after sessions rather than going directly to landfill.
Bath facility offers similar relief
Charlotte Bagnall runs Raging Bath in the city of Bath and notes that the attraction has become more meaningful for grieving families. Following the stillbirth of her daughter, Ceri Crannis arranged therapy sessions for her family when she could not locate available release. Sarah Bear added that smashing objects allows people to vent anger safely without hurting anyone else.
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