SOLD OUT Fairy Tales Relaxed Morning for SEND families @ British Library, London
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families
Tuesday 26 May, 10.00 Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public.

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LocationBritish Library, London
Duration10.00 – 12.30
AgeParent or carer with children aged 3–12, but all ages are welcome
PriceFree, booking essential

Additional InformationDoors open: 10.00
Accessibility InformationStep-free access is availableRelaxed event

Credit: British Library

This relaxed morning is for families with children with special educational needs including autism and sensory differences. Enjoy our family friendly Fairy Tales exhibition with reduced capacity.
View our visual story to help you plan your visit. Sensory bags and ear defenders are available during your visit.
If you require any other access support, please contact us on outreach@bl.uk.
All tickets need to be pre-booked for everyone in your group.
Find out further useful information about facilities at the Library and how to find us.

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Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Portrait
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10.30–11.30am
Free
Booking essential
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Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online.
Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

Early Explorer Morning: Caribbean connections @ London Transport Museum
2026-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB
Family Events
Family SEND events

Early Explorer morning: Caribbean connections
London Transport Museum, London

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 27 May 2026, 08:30-10:00

Intro

Explore the Museum during May half term at a quieter time, free from the general public and with many of the gallery sounds turned off.
This session is designed especially for families with children with special educational needs, neurodivergent and disabled children. There will be a sensory space, a quiet space and sensory bags available throughout the morning.
Celebrate Caribbean history and culture as we mark 70 years since London Transport began recruiting employees in the Caribbean. In 1956, London Transport launched a recruitment campaign in the Caribbean, inviting people to work on buses, stations, canteens and track maintenance. Their contribution shaped the city we know today.
Discover how Caribbean communities helped keep London moving and enjoy hands-on fun for all ages.

Key information
Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Families are welcome to stay later, general public will be admitted from 10:00.
Tickets:
Free for children with one accompanying adult. Additional adults, £18.50.

Gallery

Meet Donald

B/W print; Half length portrait of Mr Donald Hinds a bus conductor from Jamaica, 1964 – 1965

In the 1950s and 1960s, many people travelled from places like Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad to the United Kingdom – and many stayed in London! They found important jobs in hospitals, factories and also in London Transport (what we know today as Transport for London).
Donald Hinds was originally from Jamaica and moved to London, where he worked as a bus conductor.
What did a bus conductor do?

Sold tickets in the bus
Helped passengers get on and off
Helped with directions
Kept everyone safe

Fun fact
In the 1960s, bus conductors helped Londoners get around long before modern Oyster cards and contactless payment existed!

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds.

Book your tickets

Various dates, 10:00–11:00

From £15
Members: free

Waterhouse Gallery

Exhibitions

Dinosaurs and fossils

Families

Large print guide

Relaxed visit

Experience the exhibition 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 depths of the Jurassic oceans, away from the daytime crowds.
Packed with the all monsters you want to see as well as millions-of-years-old fossils, bite-sized science and gigantic fun, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is our latest blockbuster exhibition.
It’s the perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.

Relaxed Hours, Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
2026-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Imperial War Museum, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Hours
Late Opening

28 May 2026

4pm to 7pm

IWM London

Everyone

Free event

Booking required

Book Tickets

© 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

If you would like a step-free entrance, please use the West Entrance, which can be found by following the path along the right side of the museum’s main 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.

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Exhibition Information

There will be a temporary exhibition running called Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art, telling the story of London during the Second World War, as seen by artists.
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.

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 30 May | 9:00-10.00am

Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.

At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together.
Although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be some noises around the Museum, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them.
All ages welcome.
Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school.

You can join our mailing list to hear about future events.
And don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History.

May Half Term Relaxed Morning @ Gunnersbury Park and Museum, London
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunnersbury Park Museum, London, W5 4NH
30th May
10:00 am
Free
May Half Term Relaxed Morning
Join us for our Relaxed Morning, a dedicated museum opening for children and young people (aged 5-25) who are neurodivergent or have additional needs, and their families.
As well as providing a sensory reduced environment within the Museum, all activities have been adapted to be neurodivergent and SEND friendly.
On the day you will be able to:

Discover and play with popular toys from the past 100 years. Handle a 1930s toy tractor, build a 1960s tower block, play with a cup and ball and more!
Play with giant Jenga, Fishing games, Dominos, Snakes and Ladders, Quoits, and others.
Take part in hands-on craft activities.

Our friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer a warm welcome and any support you may need. Chill-out room and indoor picnic room will also be available.
Book your space via the button on this page. Numbers will be limited to ensure a quiet environment.
Access:
Wheelchair AccessibleAutism/neuro-diverse friendlyTactile ElementsSeating AvailableQuiet Rooms Available

Finish This... 2026/27 - Bookings Now Open!
2026-06-02 - 2026-07-10 | English National Opera, London, United Kingdom
Finish This… is ENO’s inclusive national music making programme for KS2, KS3 and SEND learners; inspiring young composers across the country; bringing a fusion opera, film and animation into schools, as a creative springboard for collaborative composition work. Co-created with teachers the project aligns with the school curriculum and is suitable for all levels of experience and musical ability.

Who is it for?
The programme has three learner strands, co-produced with teacher champions:

KS2 primary

KS3 secondary

SEND schools

Schools can sign up to as many projects as they would like throughout the academic year 2026-27. The programme is free of charge for state schools. Independent schools are welcome to apply to take part at a charge of £200 per class.

As part of the project, schools get access to:

Teacher learning resource pack (including template lesson plans, teaching materials)

Operatic music performed by the world-class ENO Orchestra and Chorus

Composition toolkit, with digital and printed resources delivered to your school

Online CPD and briefings for teachers, introducing the toolkit and new approaches to making music in the classroom

How to join?
Bookings are now open and will close on Friday 10th of July. Schools can book directly on the bookings page: Finish This… Booking Page – ENO

Booking Deadline: 10th July 2026.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Book your tickets

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.

Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-06-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience, away from the crowds.

Book your tickets

Until August 2026

From £20
Members: from £10

Jerwood Gallery

People and planet

Exhibitions

Relaxed visit

Subtitled

Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough.
Watch as the walls and floor burst into life around you. Witness the birth of life on our planet and see it evolve over thousands of years. Look on as a family of gorillas play in their lush forest home and follow the journey of a humpback whale beneath the waves.
Watch our human story from our earliest beginnings to the tipping point when we begin to influence the world around us.
Sir David’s words have crafted the experience, which reflects his lifetime exploring our planet and sharing its wonders with the world. His personal message of hope leaves us feeling empowered to help write the next chapter in our story.
Produced by the award-winning filmmakers behind many of Sir David’s documentaries, this new 50-minute experience blends footage of the natural world with cutting-edge animation to create something truly special that you can’t experience from home.
What to expect
Our relaxed viewings are run at reduced capacity with increased house lighting and reduced volume. The show does contain high contrast, bright lights and in some parts moving patterns and loud sounds that may cause discomfort for people with photosensitive epilepsy, sensitivity to loud sounds or other similar medical conditions. If you are unsure whether this will affect you, please consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show.
Our Story is recommended for children aged 8+. All children must be supervised by an adult.
The minimum age for this experience is 4 years old, as it has been designed with adults and older children in mind. While Our Story is visually stunning, the heart of the experience lies in the 45-minute narrative story that requires focus and reflection.

SEND Play @ Young V&A, London
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

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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 for Families @ Sir John Soane's Museum, London
2026-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Sir John Soane’s Museum, London, WC2A 3BP
Relaxed Opening
Event Info
06 Jun 2026
5 – 7pm
Free, advance booking essential – please email Rhiannon (rlitterick@soane.org.uk)
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Type:

Families

We welcome you to come and explore the Museum at our relaxed opening. This special event is for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and or Neurodivergence and their families.
This is a self-guided session but there will be sensory activities, symbol trails and fidget toys you can borrow if you like and our friendly staff will be available to help.
This is our second relaxed opening and we’d love your feedback on the day as we plan to have more accessible activities in the future.
What to expect

Fewer visitors than usual (maximum 25, instead of 80), so the Museum will be quieter than usual, with minimal queuing outside
Lighting will be adjusted for a calm experience
Noise will be adjusted where possible, with hand driers in the toilets switched off and hand towels available instead
A selection of tactile materials related to the Museum will be available to touch
A chill out space will be available – just ask one of our friendly staff
The Visual story and a SEND family trail can be downloaded in advance from below, and printed versions will be available to guests on the day

Visiting & access information
We are in a Grade I listed, 19th-century building, so access to the Museum isn’t always straightforward. When planning your visit, it might be useful to know the following:

Please get in touch before your visit and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have a positive experience. Rhiannon, our Public Programmes & Young People Manager, will be in touch with everyone who books in advance of the session to learn about their access needs
Due to the historic nature of the space, we are only able to accommodate one wheelchair user per Relaxed Opening slot
Everything in the Museum is on open display, and we ask visitors not to touch anything
There is historic furniture throughout the Museum – please don’t sit on the chairs. Please ask our friendly staff if you need to sit down
The Museum has some uneven flooring, with grilles in some places, through which you can see the floor below
The walls are covered with objects, some of which are extremely fragile
Some areas are dark and narrow
Tickets are free, with limited spaces available, and pre-booking is required. We are very sorry we will not be able to welcome anyone who has not pre-booked a ticket

For more information on accessibility, please visit our dedicated access page: https://www.soane.org/visit/accessibility
As there are a limited number of spaces available for this event, please email Rhiannon Litterick (rlitterick@soane.org.uk) to register your interest or join our waitlist for tickets. You will receive an email from Rhiannon with further information.

Download our Visual Story & Symbol Trails
Symbol Trails for Sir John Soane’s Museum | 315.15 KBVisual Story for Sir John Soane’s Museum | 5.49 MB

Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
2026-06-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends.

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When
09 May, 07 June, 28 July, 02 August, 19 August, 13 September and 04 October 2026.
09:30 – 11:00

Where
Magic Garden

Ticketing information
Tickets cost £1.00.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Book tickets

The fountains will not be switched on during the sessions.

Events
Families
Access

Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Disabled children, and their families/friends.
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.
During this session, we have lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels. We turn off bathroom hand dryers, implement adaptations to staff operations such as using earpieces for radios, and do not use the tannoy system.
The session begins at 09.30 and ends at 11.00.
Ticket cost £1.00
This offer was formally known as Rise and Roar. The name, price and age range of the event has changed owing to the launch of our new Relaxed Events Programme for Children and Families. The change was made to bring these two offers closer to each other. For exact changes please see our FAQ’s page.
Dates in 2026

09 May
07 June
28 July
02 August
19 August
13 September
04 October

Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden FAQs

Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session @ Great Exhibition Road Festival, London
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Great Exhibition Road Festival, Prince's Gardens, London, SW7 1NH, United Kingdom
Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session

Event schedule details
Sunday 7 June
11.00–12.00

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Event location details

Family Fun Zone

Kensington Gardens, East Albert Lawn

Experiment, enjoy a story, play, and create with scientists and engineers at your own pace in our Family Fun Zone early opening.
This bookable relaxed session is for families with neurodivergent members (e.g. people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing difficulties) who may need a quieter, calmer environment to explore the Family Fun Zone with fewer crowds.
Most Family Fun Zone activities will be open, and the zone has trees for shade, grass to play on or spaces to sit and relax.
We have also put together a visual guide, which explains what kind of things you can expect during your Family Fun Zone visit, alongside lots of images with text.
You can click here to download it as a PDF and you can click here to download it as a word document.
Register for the family relaxed session
Visitor information
This session is best suited for families with children aged 5–12. Advance tickets will be released closer to the Festival weekend. Please book a ticket for each member of your group, adults and children.
The Family Fun Zone, which is located in a garden with grass and paths, has step-free access and accessible portable toilets.
To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.
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Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session @ Great Exhibition Road Festival, London
2026-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Great Exhibition Road Festival, Prince's Gardens, London, SW7 1NH, United Kingdom
Adults Only Zone: Relaxed Session

Event schedule details
Sunday 7 June
12.00–13.00

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Adults Only Zone

Beit Quadrangle, Imperial College London

Explore our Adults Only Zone in a calmer, more supportive and inclusive environment.
This bookable relaxed session is open to everyone aged 18+ who need a quieter environment away from the crowds to enjoy our dedicated adult space, and will be particularly appealing to those who are susceptible to sensory overload.
During this hour slot there will be reduced background noise and no music. Visitors are welcome to move, express themselves, and engage with the space in the way that suits them best. We kindly ask that all visitors during the Relaxed Session are respectful and give space to others.
Most Adults Only Zone activities will be open so you can meet scientists, make origami, craft textile fridge magnets or try out wearable tech that tracks your walking speed.
The Adults Only Zone has a bar selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as food, with benches to sit and relax.
This is a ticketed event, with drop-in spaces available on the day.
Book tickets for the relaxed session
Visitor information
This is a ticketed event suitable for adults only. This zone is for people 18+ only, people younger than 18+ will not be allowed entry into the building.
The Adults Only Zone has step-free access and accessible toilets.
To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.
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Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge, London
2026-06-13 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 13 June 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 and accessibility

Sensory Friendly Drop-in for Families @ V&A South Kensington, London
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | V&A, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom
Sensory Friendly Drop-in for Families
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!

Drop-in

Saturday, 13 June 2026

V&A South Kensington

Free

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+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Saturday, 13 June 2026

11.00 – 16.00

V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road
London, SW7 2RL

Digital and Design Studio, Learning Centre

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Families
Families with children over 5

Free event
All materials provided.

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Come along to our Sensory Friendly session, a relaxed creative space for neurodiverse families.
As a family you’ll get to design, create and experiment with a mixture of different art materials, exploring four interactive stations inspired by the natural world as you work together to build a communal fantasy garden. Inspired by the V&A collection, this relaxed session encourages creativity and collaboration.

This session has been created by Alice Burnhope, an award-winning textile artist who creates spaces for families to connect through making, play and shared experiences.

This is an activity for families where either a child or the parent/ carer/ guardian is neurodivergent or has a 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+.
All activities are optional, and you can visit at any point during the event timings, between 11am – 4pm. However, please book your tickets to give us an idea if you’re likely to visit us earlier 11am-1:30pm, or later in the day 1:30-4pm.

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 materials will be provided, no previous creative experience is necessary. Siblings, family members, and carers of all ages are all welcome (please book a space for each person attending).

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

Relaxed Mornings - Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait @ National Portrait Gallery, London
2026-06-21 09:00 - 10:30 | National Portrait Gallery, London, Greater London, WC2H 0HE, United Kingdom
Our Relaxed Mornings are designed for children with SEND, their families and carers, as well as individuals of any age with sensory differences or disabilities.
Relaxed Mornings provide an informal, friendly and safe environment where visitors can explore exhibitions at their own pace, in their own way, without feeling overwhelmed by the crowds.
We aim to ensure reduced visitor numbers during our Relaxed Mornings and minimise audio-visual and other sensory elements inside the Gallery. Chill-out zones and a range of creative tools, including Sensory Bags that are free to borrow, are available for visitors to enjoy within the exhibition.
A Visual Story will be sent to visitors in advance of their visit to help them prepare for the experience of visiting Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait.
Relaxed Mornings have been designed for visitors to enjoy our exhibitions independently; please be aware these sessions do not include a tour or workshop.
Important information:

Tickets and cloakroom are free, but booking is essential to reserve your place.
A carer or companion does not need to book a ticket.
Guide and assistance dogs are very welcome in the Gallery. Please ensure your dog is wearing its harness within the Gallery.
When you arrive, please meet at the main entrance on Ross Place. More information about getting to the Gallery can be found in the Access section of our website.
If you have any access requirements you want us to be aware of, or need assistance booking a ticket please email info@npg.org.uk.
Check the Access section of our website for more information about accessibility at the Gallery.

Relaxed mornings for adults | June (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Portrait
Tuesday 23 June 2026, 10.30–11.30am
Free
Booking essential
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Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online.
Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

SOLD OUT: Quiet Mornings - Marilyn Monroe: A portrait @ National Portrait Gallery, London
2026-06-27 09:00 - 10:30 | National Portrait Gallery, London, Greater London, WC2H 0HE, United Kingdom
27 June 2026, 09.00-10.30
Meet Gallery Main Entrance on Ross Place
Free (booking required)

Sold out

Our Quiet Mornings have been designed for neurodivergent visitors, people with sensory differences or disabilities, or anyone who would benefit from a calm and quiet environment.
Quiet Mornings offer a lower stress space to enjoy our exhibitions. To ensure a peaceful experience, we reduce visitor numbers and minimise noise throughout the Gallery. We ask that Quiet Morning visitors please respect others and talk quietly. Phones and devices must be switched off or placed on silent.
A Visual Story will be sent to visitors in advance of their visit to help them prepare for the experience of visiting the Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait exhibition.
Quiet Mornings have been designed for visitors to enjoy our exhibitions independently; please be aware that these sessions do not include a tour or workshop.
Important information:

Tickets and cloakroom are free, but booking is essential to reserve your place.
A carer or companion does not need to book a ticket.
Guide and assistance dogs are very welcome in the Gallery. Please ensure your dog is wearing its harness within the Gallery.
When you arrive, please meet at the main entrance on Ross Place. More information about getting to the Gallery can be found in the Access section of our website.
If you have any access requirements you want us to be aware of, or need assistance booking a ticket please email info@npg.org.uk.
Check the Access section of our website for more information about accessibility at the Gallery.
