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WHAT’S ON SEND! Special sessions for special children September/October 2026
Ongoing SEND Play at Young V&A, E2 9PA First Saturday, until 5 Dec 10.30am12pm Sessions just for children with sensory differences or SEND. Check online for activity and location. Children of any age. Drop-in, free. Young V&A, E2 9PA. Find out more Children’s Sensory Space at Enfield Town Library, EN2 6AX Mon, Tues, Weds 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. Find out more Planet Play at Chickenshed, N14 4PE Fri 10am. Until 26 Oct, check for later dates. Interactive, sensory show. 0-3. Adults free, 6m+ £10. Find out more Tales from the Shed at Chickenshed, N14 4PE Familiesonline.co.uk
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Sat 10am, 11.30am (Until 24 Oct. Check for later dates.) Vibrant, inclusive, informal and educational show. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 6m free. Find out more SENsory Sailors Play session at National Maritime Museum, SE10 9NF Second Saturday. Explore the collection and be creative. Led 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. U13. Free. Find out more
Day by Day September Relaxed Mornings: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 at National Portrait September October 2026 1
What's On SEND Gallery, WC2H 0HE 6 Sep 9am-10.30am Designed for children with SEND and their families and carers, as well as individuals of any age with sensory differences or disabilities. Booking required. Free. Find out more Parent/Carer Meet Up at Islington North Library, N7 6JX 8 Sep 10am-12pm For Parents of children with SEND. Run by Sunflower Parent Carer Support. Plus special half-term Met Up for families of children with SEND, with Teens – 11-17, on 17 Feb 10am-12pm. Find out more Quiet Sessions at Madame Tussauds, NW1 5LR 12 Sep, 12 Dec 9am-9.30am
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With fewer visitors. Find out more The Pied Piper: A Rat’s Tale at Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH 12 Sep-7 Nov (BSL 24 Oct 2pm. Relaxed 10 Oct 4pm) Funny, imaginative story behind the story. 5+. Adult £16, child £14 Previews 12-13 Sep £8. Thurs 4.45pm £8.50. Fri 5.15pm £10. Find out more SPLAT! at Jacksons Lane, N6 5AA 13 Sept 11am, 2pm Wordless show. Two very different painters try to create their next masterpiece. As their neat and messy worlds collide they take you on journey through the history of art. Packed with physical comedy. 3-7. £10-£25. Find out more Relaxed Mornings at Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU 13 Sep, 4 Oct 9.30am-11am Quiet Session in the wonderful Magic Garden play area for young people with autism and their carers. Check for dates. Book through Rise and Roar page. Included in admission. Find out more Pip and Posy Live on Stage Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 Families North London
What's On SEND 2DN. 19 Sep-22 Nov (Relaxed 1 Nov 3.30pm. BSL 7 Nov 3.30pm) New live show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness and creativity. 2-5. Adult £16, child £14. Previews 19-20 Sep £8. Weds 4.45pm £8.50. Fri 4.45pm £10. Find out more Family Station: Explore and Play at British Library, NW1 2DB 20 Sep, 29 Nov, 27 Dec 11am-3pm Plus some school holiday dates. Creative resources full of ideas to explore, make and play in the library. Fully suitable for SEND. Children of all ages. Drop in. Free. Find out more Depot Open Days: Design Classics at London Transport Museum. Acton Depot, W3 9BQ 26 Sep 10am-11am SEND-friendly hour. Event exploring the rich art and design heritage. All ages. £19, child £10. Find out more Early Birds at Science Museum, SW7 2DD 26 Sep 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 Familiesonline.co.uk
a reduced rate. Power Up is also available at a reduced fee. Must book. Free. Find out more Relaxed Opening at Golden Hinde, SE1 9DE 27 Sep, 25 Oct 10am-12pm Quieter sessions with fewer visitors. £6, group of 4 £20. Find out more Relaxed Event at Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 27 Sep 9am-11am Aimed at neurodivergent and learning disabled children and their families. Experience two hours free from crowds, including free entry to the Tower, Crown Jewels and access to relaxed and SEN programming. 5-16. Must book. £1. Find out more October Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape at artsdepot, N12 0GA 2-4 Oct (BSL 4 Oct 1.30pm) Show based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling book. 5+. From £15. Find out more Dawnosaurs at Natural History Museum, SW7 5HD 10 Oct, 5 Dec 8am-10am Relaxed early morning visits for children with neurodiverse September October 2026 3
What's On SEND conditions. Rec 5-15 and siblings welcome. Sign up for email for advance warning of event dates. Free. Must book. Find out more
Oct 2pm) Show based on Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift-the-flap book. 1+. From £15. Find out more
Family Festival: Stories, Sign and Shine at British Library, NW1 2DB 17 Oct 12pm-4pm Make, move, sign and explore, through fun and play, with activities taking place all over the library. All ages. Fully accessible, BSL. Dropin. Free. Find out more
Club Origami at artsdepot, N12 0GA 25 Oct 11.30am, 2.30pm (Relaxed 2.30pm) Immersive, interactive dance show. 40mins plus stay and play after. 2-5. From £13.75. Find out more
Dear Zoo at artsdepot, N12 0GA 23-27 Oct (Audio Described and touch tour 25
ws Club Origami, artsdepot 25 Oct 4 September October 2026
Early Explorer Morning: Along The Piccadilly Line at London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB 28 Oct 8.30am=10am Especially for visitors with SEND, including ASD. Explore the museum, free from the general public, with many gallery sounds turned down. Booking essential. Limited places. 8.30am-10am. London Transport Museum. The Piazza, WC2E 7BB. Free. Find out more November Magic Flute at artsdepot, N12 0GA 1 Nov 2.30pm (Audio-described and touch tour) Acclaimed new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera for 7+ and their grown-ups. 1hr 10m. From £15. Find out more Families North London
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Festive sparklers A look ahead to accessible Christmas shows and more Santa’s First Christmas at Unicorn Theatre, SE1 2HZ 14 Nov-3 Jan (Sensory adapted 4, 16 & 19 Dec 11am. BSL 15 Dec 11am, Santa is so busy he never gets the change to celebrate himself, but this year the elves have a mission. 4+. From £10. Find out more
1.30pm, audio-described 6 Dec 1pm) Climb into a world of magic and mischief as Clive Rowe returns to springs giant laughs, toe-tapping songs dazzling dance numbers, extravagant costumes and plenty of chances for everyone to join in the fun. All ages. Find out more
12 Days at Chickenshed, N14 4PE 18 Nov-9 Jan (BSL integrated into all performances. Captioned 15, 18, 21 Dec 7pm, 20 Dec 1.30pm & 5.30pm. Audio-described 13 Dec 1.30pm, 19 & 21 Dec 3pm, 28 & 29 Dec 5.30pm. Sensory adapted 3 Dec 3pm) Five children travel though a divided world to uncover empathy, courage and belonging, brought to life in Chickenshed’s joyous trademark style – big cast, big energy, like a party on stage. Prices vary. Find out more
The Snowman at Sadlers Wells, Peacock, WC2A 2HT 21 Nov-3 Jan
Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire, E8 1EL 21 Nov-31 Dec (BSL 5 Dec 1.30pm & 6pm, 17 Dec 1.30pm & 7pm. Relaxed 5 Dec Familiesonline.co.uk
(Relaxed 2 Dec 2.30pm. Audiodescribed & touch tour 12 Dec 2.30pm) The beloved Christmas spectacle is back with a mesmerising make-over. The enchanting new production, based on Raymond Briggs’ iconic book, glistens with new choreography, beautifully crafted September October 2026 5
What's On SEND puppets and costume design, and stunning visual projections. Having captured the hearts of the West End for three decades, The Snowman continues its gravity-defying, magical family adventure for the young and the young at heart. Family ticket offer available. Find out more The Snowflake at Little Angel Studios, Sebbon St, N1 2EH 21 Nov-23 Jan (BSL 16 Jan 1.30pm. Relaxed 17 Jan 4pm) A snowflake, a little girl and her Pappie are all longing for their own special place in the world. 5+. Adult £18, child £16. Thurs 4.45pm £8.50. Fri 4.45pm £12. Find out more Ebony Scrooge at Sadlers Wells East, Stratford, E20 2AR 24 Nov-3 Jan (Audio-described & touch tour 6 Dec 2.30pm. Captioned 12 Dec 2.30pm. Relaxed 17 dec 2.30pm) Dickens’ classic gets a bright, bold hip-hop makeover, in this tale of Ebony, the formidable fashion empire mastermind. Everyone’s nightmare boss, she’s about to meet three mystical visitors. As she rediscovers her Caribbean roots, will Ebony discover the true meaning of happiness. 7+. From £15. Find out more Christmas Tales at Chickenshed, 6 September October 2026
N14 4PE 28 Nov-29 Dec Oh no! Clumsy the elf has lost the code to the Christmas Safe. Interactive, accessible, live theatre adventure. 0-6. Adults & children £7. Under 1 free. From £10. Find out more www.chickenshed.org.uk Pinocchio at Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT 28 Nov-3 Jan (Relaxed 3 Dec 11am, 23 Dec 2.30pm. BSL 17 Dec 6.30pm, 27 Dec 1.30pm. Audio-described 19 Dec 2.30pm, 2 Jan 2.30pm. Captioned 20 Dec 1.30pm, 30 Dec 6.30pm.) Magical musical. £5-£88. U16 half price seated tickets. (See 17 Dec for Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshops for Deaf and BSL Users (5-8) and (9-11).) Find out more Scruff’s Christmas Adventure Little Angel Theatre, Dagmar Passage N1 2DN. 28 Nov-3 Jan (Relaxed 12 Dec 3pm. BSL 19 Dec 1pm) It’s Christmas Eve and Scruff can’t sleep. How can he find a totally pawsome gif for his owner. 3-6. Adult £18, child £16, Weds 4.45pm £8.50. Fri 5pm £12. Find out more Aliens Love Panta Claus at Families North London
What's On SEND artsdepot, N12 0GA 8 Dec-3 Jan (BSL 15 & 19 Dec 10.30am, 23 Dec 11am. Relaxed 16 Dec 10.30am, 20 Dec 11am. Audio-described 20 Dec 2pm.) Join a super-charged rabble of aliens and Santa Claus, as they spread festive knicker cheer. 3+. From £15. Find out more Rapunzel at artsdepot, N12 0GA 12-24 Dec (Relaxed 13 Dec 11.30am. BSL 19 Dec 1.30pm) Panto. Bold and funny adaptation of the book by Bethan Woollvin. 3-11. From £13.75. Find out more Nutcracker at the London Coliseum, WC2N 4ES 17 Dec-11 Jan
(Audio-described & touch tour 19 Dec 12.30pm. Relaxed 7 Jan 1.30pm) Step into a world where anything is possible with the English National Ballet. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure as English National Ballet’s Nutcracker bursts to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. From the orchestra’s first notes to the final bows, Nutcracker is your ticket to magical memories with friends and family. 5+. Find out more Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshops for Deaf and BSL Users (5-8) at Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT 17 Dec 4.30pm Fun activities. £12. Find out more Pinocchio: Puppetry and Drama Workshop for Deaf and BSL Users (9-11) at Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT 17 Dec 4.30pm Fun activities, play and performance. £12. Find out more The Nutcracker at artsdepot, N12 0GA 29 Dec-3 Jan (Relaxed 3 Jan 11.30am) Let’s All Dance Ballet Company’s super accessible show. Photo opp after. All ages. From £13.75. Find out more
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