Sensory Friendly Activities In and Near Liverpool
Is aiming to be the first "autismfriendly" city. Many of Liverpool’s new Autism Champions have taken further steps make the city’s autism community feel welcome - see below.
The soft play venue Mattel Play at Albert Dock
Now running monthly autism-friendly play sessions.
National Museums Liverpool
Held its first autism-friendly afternoon at the World Museum on William Brown Street. Whilst the museum stayed open for all visitors, staff ensured the building was quieter and less crowded than usual. Visitors were able to enjoy low-volume sessions at the planetarium and drop-in sessions at the aquarium and bug house. Quiet spaces were signposted throughout the building.
The Clarks store at New Mersey retail park in Speke
Trialling autism-friendly shoe fitting sessions on quiet Sunday mornings and early evenings, which can be pre-arranged by phone. During these sessions the shop lights will be dimmed and music turned down.
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Birmingham
Hollywood Bowls, Rubery Great Park Birmingham.
www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/our-centres/birmingham
The Midland Art Centre, the Hippodrome the Library of Birmingham and the Birmingham Rep. all have Free Events from time to time...
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North East
Airbox bounce - Cramlington NE23 1WA
The "ultimate North East trampolining experience" boasts interconnected trampolines, angled walls, roll-over platforms, slamdunk basketball nets, trick airbags, foam pits, battle-beams, cardio wall, Ninja area and party rooms.
Toddlers can also get in on the action too as there is a soft play area for under fives to enjoy.