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SUMMARY:Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge\, London
DESCRIPTION:Relaxed Opening\n\n\n\nA designated period for neurodivergent individuals to explore Tower Bridge in the way that best suits them. \n\n\n\nBook now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJump to section: \n\n\nKey information\nAbout\nWhat to expect\nBooking information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey information\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 14 February 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTime\n09:30 to 11:30 \n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\nIncluded in your entry ticket \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nThroughout the attraction \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\n\nExpand\n\n\nRelaxed 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. \nWho is Relaxed Opening for?\nRelaxed 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. \nWhat happens during Relaxed Opening?\n\nFurther reduced visitor numbers inside the attraction with no guided tours or group bookings\nHand dryers switched off. Disposable hand towels provided\nReduced volume of soundscapes and video\nVisitors are encouraged to explore Tower Bridge in the way that they feel most comfortable.\n\nWe also: \n\nTrain our team regularly with access awareness training\nProvide a visual story to help you plan ahead\nProvide 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.\n\nWhat is the difference between Relaxed Opening and Quieter Time?\nQuieter 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. \n\nDiscover more about Quieter Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nPlease 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. \n\nPlan your visit \n\nVisual Story\nThis 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. \n\nVisual story of Tower Bridge \n\nAccess and accessibility\nWe 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. \n\nAccess & accessibility
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SUMMARY:SEND Play @ Young V&A\, London
DESCRIPTION:SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026)\nA session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families\n\n\n\nDrop-in\n\n\n\n\nOccurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February. \n\n\n\n\nYoung V&A \n\n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+44 (0)20 7942 2000 \n\n\n\n\nOccurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February. \n\n\n\n\n10.30 – 12.00 \n\n\n\n\nYoung V&A \nCambridge Heath Road\nBethnal Green\, London\, E2 9PA\n\n\n\n\nAcross the musem \n\n\n\n\nFamilies \nChildren with sensory differences or SEND and their families \n\n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery first Saturday of the month join Young V&A’s Play Champions for a SEND Play session. \nSaturday 7th February\, 10.30am-12pm \nJoin 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. \nAlongside the workshop\, our Designer in the Shed\, Amanda Vesthardt will open her sensory installation for families to explore. \nSaturday 14th February\, 10.30am-12pm (half term session) \nExplore 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. \nSaturday 7th March\, 10.30am-12pm \nExplore 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. \nSaturday 4th April\, 10.30am-12pm \nExplore 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. \nSaturday 2nd May\, 10.30am-12pm \nJoin 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. \nIn 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. \nSaturday 6th June\, 10.30am-12pm \nExplore 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. \nFurther information: \nFor Saturday 7th February and Saturday 2nd May: \n\nThe 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.\nLifts 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.\nOn the same floor is The Factory\, a quieter\, dimmed space with a process video playing.\n\n\nFor Saturday 14th February\, 7th March and Saturday 6th June:\n\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\n\n\nFor Saturday 4th April:\n\nThis 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.\n\n\n\n\nOur visual story shows you pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces. Please check our Access page for further information.\nThis is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.\nVisitors will be welcome to move around\, make noise and leave or re-enter the session throughout.\nEar defenders are always available on request at our reception.\nThe activities will be mainly floor based\, and we have a range of seating available.\nWe 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\nOn 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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.
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SUMMARY:A Sensory Friendly Drop In @ V&A\, London
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nCome along to our Sensory Friendly\, a new monthly workshop for neurodiverse visitors of all ages and their families. Join this friendly\, relaxed session. \nAs 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. \n\nIf 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. \nThis 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+. \nYou’ll also find a visual story to prepare for your visit by clicking here \n\n\nAll materials will be provided\, all sourced sustainably. No previous creative experience is necessary. \n\n\nSiblings\, family members\, and carers\, of all ages are all welcome (please book a space for each child attending). \n\nThe Museum is accessible and step-free. Please find further information by clicking here
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LOCATION:V&A South Kensington\, Victoria and Albert Museum\, Cromwell Road\, London\, London\, SW7 2RL
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