Relaxed Exhibition Viewing : Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see the newest edition of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition away from the daytime crowds.
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Until 12 July 2026
From £15.50
Members: free
East Pavillion Gallery
Exhibitions
People and planet
Art and science
Relaxed visit
Audio-described
Experience the exhibition’s breathtaking photography in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed viewings, designed specifically for our neurodiverse and disabled visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low-noise levels, these viewings allow you to explore the natural world in all its beauty and fragility through the work of the world’s best wildlife photographers. From the peaks of the high mountains to the deep polar seas, meet the incredible creatures that call these places home in this year’s selection of stunning images.
Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. Plus, see first-hand how our activities – good and bad – are shaping the natural world on which we all depend.
Step into a world of wonder, where every image tells a powerful story. Book your visit today and see our planet through a different lens.

SEND Play @ Young V&A, London
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Young V&A, London, E2 9PA
SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026)
A session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Drop-in

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

Young V&A

Free

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

10.30 – 12.00

Young V&A
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA

Across the musem

Families
Children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Free event

Every first Saturday of the month join Young V&A’s Play Champions for a SEND Play session.
Saturday 7th February, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore textiles and textile processes and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Alongside the workshop, our Designer in the Shed, Amanda Vesthardt will open her sensory installation for families to explore.
Saturday 14th February, 10.30am-12pm (half term session)
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 7th March, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 4th April, 10.30am-12pm
Explore a sensory story inspired by an object from the museum’s Adventure gallery with our Play Champions. This session was developed with sensory artist Natalya Martin and is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. You will be invited to play with tactile and sensory materials, helping to bring the story to life together.
Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore our tactile library of objects and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers.
In this workshop, we invite you to have fun exploring a wide range of design materials and techniques. Supported by a visual step-by-step explanation, you’ll assemble objects with a focus on the senses. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Saturday 6th June, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Further information:
For Saturday 7th February and Saturday 2nd May:

The session will be held in Open studio on the first floor in the Design Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
Lifts are on the right as you enter the Town Square and at the back of the Imagine Gallery. In line with the museum’s approach to fire safety, a maximum of six mobility impaired persons may occupy the first floor at any one time.
On the same floor is The Factory, a quieter, dimmed space with a process video playing.

For Saturday 14th February, 7th March and Saturday 6th June:

The session will be held in the Mini Museum in the Play Gallery at Young V&A, which can be accessed via the ramp. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
The Mini Museum is usually reserved for children aged 2 and under. For this inclusive play session, it will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs. Our Play Champions will support visitors to safely share the space together. The Mini Museum will return to being exclusively for children aged 2 and under from 12 noon.

For Saturday 4th April:

This session will be held in The Stage on the ground floor in the Imagine Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.

Our visual story shows you pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces. Please check our Access page for further information.
This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.
Visitors will be welcome to move around, make noise and leave or re-enter the session throughout.
Ear defenders are always available on request at our reception.
The activities will be mainly floor based, and we have a range of seating available.
We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you would like further information or would like to tell us about your child’s needs in advance of the session, please contact us by email: yvalearningevent@vam.ac.uk
On the day, our friendly team will be available to help with your access needs. Please feel free to approach us to make your visit more comfortable.

This activity is part of Young V&A’s Power of Play programme. The Power of Play is a collective impact consortium which brings quality learning through play to children in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The programme is funded by LEGO Foundation and co-ordinated by the LEGO Group in London. Young V&A is participating in the programme alongside the Institute of Imagination, Save the Children, EasyPeasy and Ambition Aspire Achieve.

Relaxed Opening: '1880 THAT' @ Wellcome Collection, London
2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
What you’ll do
Join us for a relaxed opening of the exhibition ‘1880 THAT’. Relaxed openings provide a calm, friendly atmosphere with additional support and facilities.
You will find:

extra staff available to help you
fewer people in the exhibition
sensory-support equipment (including ear defenders, tinted glasses and visors, stim toys and weighted lap pads)
comfortable cushions and mats if you need to sit or lie down in the exhibition
a chill-out space.

For a break from the exhibition and gallery spaces, take advantage of our chill-out space. The chill-out room has low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats and space to move around and be yourself.

Dates

15 June 2025 – 26 October 2025

Events
Sunday 15 June 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.

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Tickets via Eventbrite

Sunday 7 September 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 7 August 2025 14:00

Sunday 26 October 2025

10:00 – 12:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of 1880 THAT
Gallery 2
Join us for a calm and friendly opening of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition, with additional support and facilities.
Booking opens Thursday 25 September 2025 14:00

Relaxed Day @ Postal Museum, London
2026-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Postal Museum, London, WC1X 0DA
Relaxed Events

8 February / 10.00 – 17.00
The Postal Museum
£3.50 per person

What to expect
This relaxed event has been co-produced with Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons.
Although the event is designed to support autistic and neurodivergent people, including families and adults, it is suitable for anyone who would like to visit the museum when it is less crowded.

Admission

£3.50 per person.
Visitors are welcome to book a space for one accompanying companion or carer (included in the admission fee). Please contact the Bookings Support Team if you require additional essential companion or carer tickets at bookings@postalmuseum.org.
Admission includes entry to all exhibitions and an optional ride on Mail Rail.

About the event
At this event visitors can:

Ride Mail Rail.
Visit Sorted!, the Postal Play Space.
Explore the exhibitions with adjusted sounds and lighting.
Take part in a creative arts and crafts activity.
Relax in our breakout space.
Borrow sensory support items.
Enjoy 20% off food and drink in the cafe.

Mail Rail access
Mail Rail carriages have size and accessibility restrictions. Read our Mail Rail page to find out more about ride restrictions and what to expect, to help you decide if riding is suitable for you.

Travelling to the museum
The nearest step-free stations are Farringdon (15 minute walk) and King’s Cross which is a 20-minute walk to the museum.
See our Visit us page for more information about travelling to the museum.

Pre-visit information
To help you plan your trip, visit our Accessibility page for useful information, including a visual story and a pre-visit film.

Relaxed Performance - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra @ The Drum, Brent Civic Centre, London
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:45 | The Drum, Wembley, HA9 0FJ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Performance

Friday 13 February 2026, 2.00pm
The Drum, Brent Civic Centre
Venue Information

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Imagine an orchestra concert that welcomes everyone – where fidgeting is fine, chill-out spaces are ready, and the musical joy knows no boundaries.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to a musical afternoon designed to delight all families and friends. Whether you have a wiggly toddler, a child with additional needs, a loved one with dementia, or simply want a wonderfully inclusive concert experience – this is your musical celebration. Our brilliant presenter and incredible musicians are coming together to create a concert where you can move, dance, or sit quietly as you wish. No shushing. No stress. Just music that welcomes every single person exactly as they are.
‘Chill out’ spaces will be available for anyone needing some quiet time before re-entering the auditorium. At the end of the concert, you will be invited to take part in optional activities offering a range of musical interactive experiences led by the RPO musicians.
This performance is kindly supported by The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust, The Marchus Trust, and Arts Council England

Timeline for the day:
Pre-concert Sensory Tour – 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Performance start time – 2pm
Audience breakout activities – c.2.45 – 3.30pm
Event end time – c.3.45pm
Latecomers allowed at any point.

Wheelchair space:
Please select a ‘Wheelchair Space’ ticket for anyone in your group using a Wheelchair space and book the relevant ‘General admission’ tickets above for all other members. We will still sit your party together.
General admission – with or without a chair:
Audiences are invited to choose the most comfortable seating option for their group. Mats will be provided for those wishing to spread out on the floor during the performance. Here is an image which shows you what the floor mats will look like.

Image by Hannah Graham Story Teller

Ticket information
Adults: £10
Wheelchair Adult: £10
Child: £5
Wheelchair Child: £5
SEND Schools: Please contact Groups@rpo.co.uk for £5 tickets for all students and staff.

Audience members are invited to join members of the Orchestra for a short (c30min) pre-concert sensory introduction from 1.15pm. Please book this as an ‘add on’ after you have put your tickets in the basket.
Seating will be spaced out between groups to allow for easy movement within your group, with your choice of floor seats (mats will be provided) or chairs.
Social stories introducing the venue and the show will be shared in advance of performances to bookers via email.
Specific seats or spaces will be allocated on arrival, but the seating type you select when booking will be available.

Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge, London
2026-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP
Relaxed Opening

A designated period for neurodivergent individuals to explore Tower Bridge in the way that best suits them.

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Key information

Date
Saturday 14 February 2026

Time
09:30 to 11:30

Price

Included in your entry ticket

Location
Throughout the attraction

About

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Relaxed Opening is a dedicated, low-capacity session created specifically with neurodivergent visitors in mind. Held on the second Saturday of each month, Relaxed Opening offers visitors a calm, stress-reduced environment to explore Tower Bridge at their own pace – aiming to create a more comfortable environment to make everyone feel at ease.
Who is Relaxed Opening for?
Relaxed Opening is a designated time for neurodivergent individuals, along with their families, friends and carers. Visitors are welcome to move, express themselves, and engage with the space in the way that suits them best.
What happens during Relaxed Opening?

Further reduced visitor numbers inside the attraction with no guided tours or group bookings
Hand dryers switched off. Disposable hand towels provided
Reduced volume of soundscapes and video
Visitors are encouraged to explore Tower Bridge in the way that they feel most comfortable.

We also:

Train our team regularly with access awareness training
Provide a visual story to help you plan ahead
Provide access tool kits that contain sensory items and can help assist visitors who may benefit from distraction, play and sensory management when feeling overwhelmed by the environment. All visitors are welcome to request items from the kits from our team.

What is the difference between Relaxed Opening and Quieter Time?
Quieter Time is for anyone seeking a more tranquil experience at Tower Bridge, while Relaxed Opening is specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals and invite them to be themselves to enjoy Tower Bridge in a way that suits them best.

Discover more about Quieter Time

What to expect

The Ticket Office and entrance is located on the west side of the North Tower. We suggest arriving at the exact time of your timed entry.
Please know that our queue is outside on the Bridge which is a working Bridge and there are a lot of noise and external inputs from the road and pedestrians. Our team will do their best to ensure your entry to the attraction is as smooth as possible.

Plan your visit

Visual Story
This is a visual guide through Tower Bridge. It can be used by any visitor including those with additional needs, who may wish to plan their visit in more detail prior to arrival.

Visual story of Tower Bridge

Access and accessibility
We are committed to creating a welcoming experience for everyone. Step-free access are available in the Towers, Walkways and to the Engine Rooms. We also have two quiet spaces for those in need. View our access support and facilities available.

Access & accessibility

A Sensory Friendly Drop In @ V&A, London
2026-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 | V&A South Kensington, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2RL
Take part in these free child and family workshops for visitors with a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder and their families, get creative and have fun!

Come along to our Sensory Friendly, a new monthly workshop for neurodiverse visitors of all ages and their families. Join this friendly, relaxed session.
As a family you’ll get to design, create and experiment using a mixture of different art materials in the space. The session and activities are inspired by the museum’s collections.

If you need a break, there will be a breakout space available through the day, with one within the event space and the other nearby. This space will have: a blackout tent, cushions, sensory toys, and ear defenders.All activities are optional, and you can visit at any point during the event timings, between 11am – 4pm. However, please book your tickets via the website to give us an idea if you’re likely to visit us earlier 11am-1:30pm, or later in the day 1:30-4pm.
This is an activity for families where either a child or the parent/ carer/ guardian has a neurodiversity or sensory processing disorder. This is a free, drop-in event for families to enjoy all together; no child can be left unattended. Suitable for ages 5+.
You’ll also find a visual story to prepare for your visit by clicking here

All materials will be provided, all sourced sustainably. No previous creative experience is necessary.

Siblings, family members, and carers, of all ages are all welcome (please book a space for each child attending).

The Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here

Relaxed Monday - Manga @ Cartoon Museum, London
2026-02-16 11:00 - 17:30 | Cartoon Museum, London, W1A 3AE
Overview
Join us on Monday 16th February for the first Relaxed Monday of the year. Explore the museum under relaxed conditions or come to the timed art workshops.
February’s theme is Magical Manga. In the workshop you will learn how to draw a manga version of yourself. You will then be shown how to add magical accessories and effects to your drawing. What powers will you give yourself? Do you use them for good or for bad!?
Our relaxed Mondays are specifically designed for children and young people (aged between 5-25) with Autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. This event is free but pre-booking is essential.
Morning drop-in session: 11am – 1:30pm.Morning manga workshop: 12:30pm -1:15pm
Afternoon drop-in session: 3pm – 5:30pm.
Afternoon manga workshop: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
To book a place, or for further information, please visit our website at cartoonmuseum.org. Accessible information will be emailed the week before. Any questions please email: outreach@cartoonmuseum.org

Relaxed Hours Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
2026-02-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Imperial War Museum, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Hours
Late Opening

17 February 2026

4pm to 7pm

IWM London

Everyone

Free event

Booking required

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IWM

Join us for a relaxed late opening of IWM London. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM London.
As part of our late opening, you will be able to explore all our current exhibitions and have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities.
There will also be quiet rooms for those needing to take a break, a breakout space, and an indoor eating area for anyone wishing to bring their own food.
To help ensure a smooth entry to the museum, we kindly ask visitors to book a free ticket online in advance. However, we will still have capacity available onsite for those who are unable to book tickets.
We will send all visitors an email around a week before the event with more information and a visual walkthrough to help you fully plan for your visit. Please be aware, the museum will still be open to the general public from 4pm to 6pm.

Access

We ask those attending the Relaxed Hours event to please use the West Entrance, which can be found by following the path along the right side of the museum’s main entrance. There will be staff in the surrounding park to help direct people to the entrance. A map can be downloaded here, or use What3words: ///dairy.chef.full. See IWM’s Accessibility Page for more information.
Tickets are limited to 6 per group
IWM London is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are manual wheelchairs available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. These are provided free of charge and are located at the West Entrance.
There are some limited designated disabled parking bays available (located off Brook Drive, behind IWM London). Any visitors wishing to use these bays must book them prior to the event by contacting us at RearYard@zeglobal.com or calling 020 7416 500. Please provide your vehicle model and registration number, your expected time of arrival and a contact number when requesting a space.
If the museum is busy, there will be one tannoy announcement during this event at 5:45 pm, alerting existing visitors that the museum will be closing to members of the public not in attendance for the Relaxed Hours session. There are no other planned announcements. Fifteen minutes before closing at 6:45 pm, you will be approached by staff to let you know about the upcoming closure.

Exhibition Information

There will be a temporary exhibition running called Emergency Exits: The Fight for Independence in Malaya, Kenya and Cyprus, exploring the wave of independence movements that followed the end of the Second World War, as many of Britain’s former imperial territories gained independence.
Please be aware that areas of our galleries can be dark and contain loud noises and potentially distressing images. Details of where these areas are located can be found in the visual walkthrough. There will be signage at the event.
The exhibitions are designed to encourage visitors to consider the experiences of people during conflict. In our First World War Galleries, there is a short, optional section that takes visitors through a replica trench. The floor in this area is textured, with low lighting and sound effects. Visitors using mobility aids, with mobility impairments, sensory processing differences or with buggies may wish to take extra care in this area or take an alternative route that avoids this experience.

Facilities
· The café will be open for hot drinks and cold snacks.
· Accessible toilets and baby change facilities are available throughout the museum and are signposted.
· There are a small number of ear defenders and sensory backpacks containing items that may help your visit. They are available upon request on a first-come, first-serve basis and are free to use. Examples of what they may contain include:

Ear defenders
Sunflower lanyard.
2x fidget toys.
A simple map.
Magnifying glass.
Cuddly toy.
Pencils and grips.
Emotions fan.
Reading overlays.

Finding IWM London

Find out how to get to IWM London here. Or see the journey from local transport hubs to IWM’s West Entrance below:
Elephant and Castle Train Station to IWM London
Waterloo Station to IWM London
Kennington Road Bus Stop to IWM
IWM West Entrance

Quiet Hour - Art Explorers: Collage Creations @ London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
2026-02-18 15:30 - 16:00 | London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, London, EC4N 8AA, United Kingdom
Art Explorers: Collage Creations

Wednesday 18th February
10am – 4pm

3:30pm – 4pm is Quiet Hour at London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE. This session has a smaller capacity to ensure a quieter experience for those with sensory needs.

Full access information for London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE can be found here.

Join us for free, hands-on art activities for children and families inspired by our newest installation, Room with All Existing Words by Mark Manders. Working with our friendly facilitators children will use collage and paper cutting to create their own artworks, taking inspiration from Manders’ monumental sculptures and artworks that appear like mysterious ancient relics.
Create something unique before exploring the atmospheric Temple of Mithras below and the Roman artefacts discovered on this historic site.
Suitable for children aged 5–11, with all ages welcome.
Please book a 30-minute time slot.

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Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-02-28 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.

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Saturday 28 February and 9 May, 08:00–10:00

Free, booking required

East Entrance on Exhibition Road

Families

Out of hours

Relaxed visit

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties.
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.
Find out about the security measures we have in place.

Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London
2026-03-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Hayward Gallery, London, SE1 8XX
Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen
Tue 10 Mar & Thu 16 Apr 2026

Experience our current Hayward Gallery exhibitions in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support during our Relaxed Hours.

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We welcome everyone to our exhibitions whenever our gallery is open, but we also recognise that some visitors may require a more relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, or may welcome additional support to experience the exhibition fully.
Our Relaxed Hours are shaped around the needs of visitors with sensory processing differences, neurodivergent visitors or those living with neurological conditions, as well as early-year visitors, parents and carers.
During Relaxed Hours there is reduced capacity inside the galleries, spotlight talks and chill-out spaces.

Need to know

Event information

Advance booking is essential, and you’re asked to choose a time slot when you book. However, for this event your ticket allows you to arrive, leave and re-enter at any time throughout the Relaxed Hours event.
There is a preparation story available for visitors who may benefit from preparing for the exhibition. The preparation story will be available to download from this page within a couple of weeks of the exhibition opening, and sent to bookers in advance.
To receive our registration form for Community Connect free tickets (limited number available per session), which remove financial barriers to attending for organisations from Lambeth and Southwark, email
haywardrelaxedhours@southbankcentre.co.uk – the deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday 24 February.

Times & tickets

Dates, times and prices

Dates & times

Tue 10 Mar, 2pm – 5pm
Thu 16 Apr, 11am – 2pm

Standard entry
£19 / Members free*
*no booking fee
Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

Concessions

Concessions available for full-time students, Lambeth and Southwark residents, under-30s and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Under-30s tickets are only available to book online.

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Relaxed Morning @ Tower of London
2026-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Tower of London, London, Greater London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent, Learning Disabled children and their families/friends

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When
Sunday 22 March 2026 & Sunday 27 September 2026
09:00 – 11:00

Booking information
Ticketing for this event is £1.00 per person.
If you wish to remain in the Tower of London after 11:00, you may do so.

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Start of the events summaryRelaxed events at the Tower of London are for Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children & their families (5-16).
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at the Tower of London free from crowds between the hours of 9:00-11:00.
The event will include entry to The Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you and your family can enjoy the Tower, free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
A café and retail space will also be available.

Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for this event with only ticket holders being permitted entry during the event time slots. Ticketing is limited to 1500 people.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the Tower grounds will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
Access guides to the Tower of London are on our accessibility page. We will not ask for proof of disability or supporting documents.
Visitors with limited mobility
The Tower of London is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways – including spiral staircases – and wheelchair access is limited. There are many steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Find out more information about Relaxed Events, Children and Families at the Tower on our dedicated frequently asked questions.
Relaxed Events at the Tower FAQs

Visual Story

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Access information
Level access
The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, has level access. There is a moving walkway (‘travelator’) alongside the Crown Jewels. Our Palace Hosts will be happy to stop the travelator.
Mobility aids
A wheelchair is available free of charge. These cannot be pre-booked and are issued on a first-come first-served basis. It can be obtained by speaking to a member of staff on entry.
Lifts and ramps
There is a lift in the White Tower, which will take you to and from the shop in the basement. This is on the north side of the White Tower, opposite the entrance to the Crown Jewels. For safety reasons, we can only permit one wheelchair user in the basement at a time. Please ask a member of staff in the area for assistance.
There is a platform lift at the end of the moving walkway in the Crown Jewels exhibition, which allows you to access the raised platform to spend more time viewing the Crown Jewels. It is not suitable for mobility scooters. Please ask a member of the Jewel House team to use the lift.

Autistic Girls Workshop @ Cartoon Museum, London
2026-03-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Cartoon Museum, London, W1A 3AE
31st March: Autistic Girls Workshops

Overview

Come along to this arts and crafts session designed for autistic girls to get creative together. This workshop will be hosted by Bex Knight, who is an autistic woman herself and has worked with us over the years to create our access comics, which you’ll be able to see in person on the day! During this session, participants will make physical objects using their own drawings and art, coming out of it with their own key rings, stickers and badges! There will also be snacks on offer and breaks during the session.

Ages 8-14: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Ages 15-19: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

15 tickets per session so booking is essential. Tickets are free.
Access information will be emailed the week before.
These sessions are open to anyone who identifies as female or non-binary and fits within the stated age groups above.
Any questions please email: outreach@cartoonmuseum.org

Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London
2026-04-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Hayward Gallery, London, SE1 8XX
Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen
Tue 10 Mar & Thu 16 Apr 2026

Experience our current Hayward Gallery exhibitions in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support during our Relaxed Hours.

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Dates & tickets

Unlimited entry for Members, with no need to book, from just £60 per year.
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We welcome everyone to our exhibitions whenever our gallery is open, but we also recognise that some visitors may require a more relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, or may welcome additional support to experience the exhibition fully.
Our Relaxed Hours are shaped around the needs of visitors with sensory processing differences, neurodivergent visitors or those living with neurological conditions, as well as early-year visitors, parents and carers.
During Relaxed Hours there is reduced capacity inside the galleries, spotlight talks and chill-out spaces.

Need to know

Event information

Advance booking is essential, and you’re asked to choose a time slot when you book. However, for this event your ticket allows you to arrive, leave and re-enter at any time throughout the Relaxed Hours event.
There is a preparation story available for visitors who may benefit from preparing for the exhibition. The preparation story will be available to download from this page within a couple of weeks of the exhibition opening, and sent to bookers in advance.
To receive our registration form for Community Connect free tickets (limited number available per session), which remove financial barriers to attending for organisations from Lambeth and Southwark, email
haywardrelaxedhours@southbankcentre.co.uk – the deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday 24 February.

Times & tickets

Dates, times and prices

Dates & times

Tue 10 Mar, 2pm – 5pm
Thu 16 Apr, 11am – 2pm

Standard entry
£19 / Members free*
*no booking fee
Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

Concessions

Concessions available for full-time students, Lambeth and Southwark residents, under-30s and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Under-30s tickets are only available to book online.

Limited availability
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2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Young V&A, London, E2 9PA

Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults @ Kensington Palace, London
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Kensington Palace, London, W8 4PX, United Kingdom
Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults, Kensington Palace

A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent & Disabled adults and their family/friends

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When
Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026
10:00 – 12:00

Booking information
Tickets for this event are £1.00 per person. Tickets on sale soon.
You do not have to leave the site after the event ends, however it will get considerably busier and louder after 12:00.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

Events

Start of the events summaryRelaxed events at Kensington Palace are for Neurodivergent and learning-disabled young people/adults and families/friends [16+].
We welcome anyone who identifies as Neurodivergent, Learning-Disabled or Disabled. This includes ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at Kensington Palace free from crowds between the hours of 10:00 – 12:00.
The event will include free entry to Kensington Palace, access to our exhibition and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you, and your group can enjoy the Palace free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
A café and retail space will also be available.

Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for these events. Ticket capacity is much lower than standard days and only ticket holders will be permitted entry during the event time slots.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the Palace will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
We will not be asking for proof of disability or supporting documents for these events.
Visitors with limited mobility
Kensington Palace is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways, including spiral staircases, and wheelchair access is limited. There are some low and narrow doorways.
Resources
A visual story will be emailed to you two weeks before the event takes place. The visual story will detail your arrival and what to expect from our activity offer at Kensington Palace. This will also be available on our Kensington Palace accessibility page closer to the time of the event.

Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-07-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.

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08:00–10:00

Free, booking required

East Entrance on Exhibition Road

Families

Out of hours

Relaxed visit

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties.
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.
Find out about the security measures we have in place.

Relaxed opening @ Banqueting House, London
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Banqueting House, London, SW1A 2ER, United Kingdom
New for 2026: Banqueting House Relaxed Events & Deaf-led Tours

This year we will be introducing Relaxed Events and Deaf-led Tours at Banqueting House for young people and adults (16+).
Discover one of London’s most remarkable historic spaces. Completed in 1622 as part of the grand Palace of Whitehall, the magnificent Banqueting House is the only building to survive the devastating fire of 1698.
Step inside James I’s ‘great hall’ and gaze up at nine breathtaking ceiling paintings by Rubens – the only surviving in-situ Rubens ceiling painting. Then venture below into the atmospheric Undercroft, once a private drinking den for King James I and his friends.

Relaxed Events: Saturday 11 July: 10:00-12:00.

Deaf-led Tours: 29 April, 07 August, and 04 December: 14:00

Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can be the first to hear when bookings open by signing up to our inclusive and accessible email newsletter.

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Relaxed Morning @ Tower of London
2026-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tower of London, London, Greater London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom
Relaxed Events, Children and Families – Tower of London

A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent, Learning Disabled children and their families/friends

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When
Sunday 22 March 2026 & Sunday 27 September 2026
09:00 – 11:00

Booking information
Ticketing for this event is £1.00 per person.
If you wish to remain in the Tower of London after 11:00, you may do so.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)
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Events
Families

Start of the events summaryRelaxed events at the Tower of London are for Neurodivergent and Learning Disabled children & their families (5-16).
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at the Tower of London free from crowds between the hours of 9:00-11:00.
The event will include entry to The Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you and your family can enjoy the Tower, free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
A café and retail space will also be available.

Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for this event with only ticket holders being permitted entry during the event time slots. Ticketing is limited to 1500 people.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the Tower grounds will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
Access guides to the Tower of London are on our accessibility page. We will not ask for proof of disability or supporting documents.
Visitors with limited mobility
The Tower of London is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways – including spiral staircases – and wheelchair access is limited. There are many steps throughout the Tower with cobbles laid in some of the surfaces and pathways. There are some low doorways.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Find out more information about Relaxed Events, Children and Families at the Tower on our dedicated frequently asked questions.
Relaxed Events at the Tower FAQs

Visual Story

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Access information
Level access
The Jewel House, which houses the Crown Jewels, has level access. There is a moving walkway (‘travelator’) alongside the Crown Jewels. Our Palace Hosts will be happy to stop the travelator.
Mobility aids
A wheelchair is available free of charge. These cannot be pre-booked and are issued on a first-come first-served basis. It can be obtained by speaking to a member of staff on entry.
Lifts and ramps
There is a lift in the White Tower, which will take you to and from the shop in the basement. This is on the north side of the White Tower, opposite the entrance to the Crown Jewels. For safety reasons, we can only permit one wheelchair user in the basement at a time. Please ask a member of staff in the area for assistance.
There is a platform lift at the end of the moving walkway in the Crown Jewels exhibition, which allows you to access the raised platform to spend more time viewing the Crown Jewels. It is not suitable for mobility scooters. Please ask a member of the Jewel House team to use the lift.
