An adult and child sat in a dark room with various small screens behind them. The child is wearing ear defenders.

Accessible Afternoon - November

An afternoon to support children, young adults and families with additional needs and disabilities, designed for SEND visitors who would benefit from a quieter experience.

  • 10th Nov 2024
  • 15:00-18:00
  • £5 (free for under 5s)
  • Very Limited Capacity

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  1. A parent and child are in the foreground, talking. Other people can be seen in the background.

    Accessible Afternoons

    Tickets include full access to the award-winning National Space Centre, including the Sir Patrick Moore planetarium.

    This is an accessible programme for all ages, that combines relaxed lighting and sounds around the Centre, with hands-on sensory activities. All activities are drop-in, to allow visitors to experience them in their own time.

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Accessibility 

Lighting and sound levels will be managed throughout the attraction, as well as important changes with things like additional hands on activities.

The sessions have been timed to allow children, adults and families to visit out of hours, and after school, with very low ticket numbers and no large groups on site.

  1. The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium's default screen - which mimics a large library.

    Planetarium

    Join one of the Discovery team, to explore the wonders of the Universe, in our accessible planetarium experience. Take this opportunity to stay as long as you like to wonder at the stars and ask questions you’ve always wondered about space. 

Sensory Science and Craft Activities

  1. Two children posing in an astronaut photo opportunity.

    Moon Painting

    Time to get creative and have fun making your very own Moon painting to take home. 

  2. A parent and child interacting with a rocket launching exhibit.

    Smells of Space

    Have you ever wondered what it smells like on the Moon or at the centre of a galaxy? Join the discovery team to find out more.

FAQs

SEN/SEND children, adults and families.

Yes, just use the online booking page to book your return visit for this date.

From accessible parking upon arrival, to easy to access gradual ramp entrances, hearing loops, sensory backpacks on loan, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a Changing Place, as well as regular seating areas, textured flooring, trained staff and lots of activities that have been created in consultation with many disability groups, we have worked hard to make #SpaceForEveryone

No, once purchased the tickets are non-refundable, however, if you are unable to attend please email [email protected] with your booking details and we can move you to the next Accessible Afternoon.