WHAT’S ON SEND!
Special sessions for special children
JulyAugust 2025
Ongoing
SENsory Sailors Play session
Monthly: 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 13 Sept
Explore the collection and be creative. Lead by a SEND specialist. For children with SEND, their siblings and families. 11am-12.30pm. Must book. Dates may change. Gets booked up. Tickets available one month before date. National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF. U13. Free. Find out more
Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing
First Sat 10am-11am and First Weds 11am-12pm
Until Jan 7. 360 degree cinematic experience of the epic tale of people and planet. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD. Adult £20, child £10.
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Space: Could Like Exist Beyond Earth? Relaxed viewing
First Weds and Sat 10-11am
Until Feb 7. Explore the latest science and the tech that’s bringing us nearer to discovering if anything is out there. Natural History
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Museum, SW7 5HD. Adult £16.50, child £8.25.
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Weekends & holiday weekdays
Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System
Immersive experience which can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision, Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System, transports visitors inside a special spacecraft to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting off to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun and all the planets of the Solar System. Each of the objects in space are represented with sounds as well as visuals. Rec 7+ to adults, no u5s. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ. Adult £12, child £6. Find out more Saturdays Mighty Mega
Weekly club for disabled children
and children with SEN and their carers. 5-11. 10am-12pm. Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford, E5 4QZ. Free, must book. Find out more
Mondays during term-time
Quiet afternoons for families Museum of London Docklands, E14 4AL. 3-4.40pm. Free. Find out more
Mon, Tues, Weds
Children’s Sensory Space
A safe, welcoming environment aimed at children with learning difficulties. For more information call us on 0203 713 9721. 10am-12pm.
Booking not required. 5-11. Enfield Town Library, EN2 6AX. Find out more
Day by Day
Rise and Roar
6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Quiet Session in the wonderful Magic Garden play area for young people with autism and their carers. 9.30am 11am. Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU. Included in admission. Book through Rise and Roar page.
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SENsory explorers: Walthamstow Wetlands
6 Jul
11am-12pm. Nature discovery
session in a quiet atmosphere. Walthamstow Wetlands, N17 9NH. Book. Free, donation welcome. Find out more
SENsory explorers: Woodberry Wetlands
13 Jul
11am-12pm. Nature discovery session in a quiet atmosphere. Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ. Book. Free, donation welcome. Find out more
18 Jul
BSL tour of The Postal Museum
For BSL users. No age suitability given. 2pm.
The Postal Museum, WC1X 0DA. £3.50
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Design and Draw with Light
19 Jul 11am & 1.30pm. (Check online for further dates) Design, make and draw using lightboxes and overhead projectors. Play with light, dark, reflections, shadows and colours. Breakout space available. See notes on booking, 5+. V&A, SW7 2RL. Free.
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Dawnosaurs
23 Jul, 11 Oct
Relaxed early morning visits for children with neurodiverse conditions. 8-10am. Sign up for email for advance warning of event
dates. Free. Must book. Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD
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Early Birds
26 Jul 8am-11am
Sensory-friendly event for families with members who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum. Early Birds visitors will also have an opportunity to book tickets to lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate. Power Up is also available at a reduced fee. Find out more
Discover Story Centre BSL
26 Jul & 30 Aug Supertato (BSL interpreted) 2.35pm. 0-3. Find out more
26 Jul & 30 Aug Monster Funfair (BSL Interpreted) 4.10pm. 0-8. Find out more
27 Jul & 31 Aug Monster Funfair (Sensory Adapted) 4.10pm. 0-8. Find out more
Check online for later BSL dates. Discover Children’s Story Centre, Stratford, E5 4QZ. Find out more
SENsory explorers: Camley Street
27 Jul
10-11am Nature discovery session in a quiet atmosphere. Camley Street Natural Park, N1C 4PW. Book. Free, donation welcome. Find out more
Quiet Sessions
27 Jul, 21 Sep 8.30am-10am 27 Aug 4.30pm-6pm
In the Children’s Garden. Gentle sensory activities for you to enjoy as a family. Includes entry to the gardens. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AE. Must book, free. Find out more
Relaxed Mondays
28 Jul, 4 & 25 Aug, 27 Oct Workshops for people 5-25 with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. Various dates. Free. Must book. The Cartoon Museum, W1A 3AE. Find out more
Morning Stars Beginners
2 Aug
Suitable for U5 or those with little knowledge of astronomy. Planetarium Show developed specifically for anyone who would like a calmer, more relaxed experience, especially people with ASD. Adult £10, child £5, free companion. Royal Observatory, SE10 8XJ
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Prehistoric Planet
Relaxed: 14 Aug 4pm, 26 Aug 2pm, 25 Sep 2-5.30pm.
BSL: 13 Aug 2.30pm, 24 Aug 3.30pm, 26 Aug 12.30pm, 25 Sep 10am-1pm See online for other dates. All