Last updated: 5th March 2026
Looking for autism friendly events in London this March 2026?
We’ve rounded up the best SEN-friendly activities, relaxed performances, and sensory-friendly play sessions for autistic children across London. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or something during the school holidays, these events offer welcoming environments designed with neurodivergent children and their families in mind.
From soft play sessions and relaxed museum openings to sensory-friendly trampoline parks and autism friendly attractions, this guide highlights inclusive things to do across London.
Autism Friendly Activities Across London
London offers a growing number of autism friendly and SEN-friendly events across the city, from relaxed museum openings in Central London to sensory play sessions in North, South and East London.
In this guide you’ll find inclusive activities in areas such as Finsbury Park, Croydon, Stratford, Bethnal Green, West Hampstead and Marble Arch, helping families across London discover welcoming experiences for autistic and neurodivergent children.
Whether you’re based in North London, South London or further out, these events offer supportive environments where children can play, explore and enjoy days out at their own pace.
Train fun with All Aboard Club (pan South and West London)
What is it? Literally, toy train track exploration and fun for autistic, ADHD and SEN children to come together and have jolly good train fun, in a completely understanding environment. All Aboard Club is a fabulous social enterprise, run by volunteers. To have such an inclusive SEN friendly and specific playspace for autistic children in London, is absolute gold!
📍 You’ll find these guys all across London, including venues in Sutton, Lewisham and Acton this month: South, South East and West London locations covered!
📅 Various dates depending on location!
💷Family trial ticket for first timers is just £5! After that they have Family concession rates as well as standard rates, or a £12 ticket for 1 child and their parents.
🎟Please check out their events page here for all the respective locations: https://allaboardclub.com/book/
Relaxed Opening at Tower Bridge (Central London)
What it is? This iconic London venue offers a relaxed session for neurodivergent people and their families, the second Saturday of every month, and offers a quiet place for autistic children.
📍You’ll find Tower Bridge in the heart of Central London, near Tower Hill tube station or Tower Gateway DLR, in a beautiful spot right next to the Thames. Tower Bridge has been a trailblazer in providing consistent and continued SEN friendly events in London, every month. Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP
📅Held on the second Saturday of each month, Relaxed Opening will next be Saturday 14th March 2026, available between 09:30 and 11:30, with last entry at 11:10
💷Disabled child from £6 and carers go for free.
🎟 Book here: https://www.towerbridge.org.uk/book-tickets
Mighty Mega via Discover Story (East London)
What is it? Mighty Mega describes this autism friendly event as a fun free club for disabled children, and children with SEN age 5-11, and their families.
If you have yet to visit Discover they also do the best immersive relaxed theatre performances in London. One to check out when they re-open!
📍Usually at the beautiful Discover Story building in the heart of Stratford, Discover is temporarily closed and reopening in May. Until then, Mighty Mega will be held at the Grassroots Centre, 5 minutes from West Ham station.Grassroots Centre, Memorial Avenue, E15 3DB
📅 Saturday mornings 10.30-12 .00
💷 Totally free!
🎟You must call or book ahead however and the details on Discovers website are still listed as doing the following: emailing bookings@discover.org.uk or call 020 8536 5555
⭐They also offer free annual passes to children and families who attend “Mighty Mega”, which is just amazing! They say as follows “you can claim a free Annual Pass so you can visit Discover whenever you like (when we are open again mid-late May) — with free, unlimited visits to our Story World and Story Garden for members named on the Annual Pass. To claim your Annual Pass, you can email bookings@discover.org.uk
Softplay fun at Better Sobell Leisure Centre (North London)
What is it? The ultimate soft and active play adventures with exclusive slots for sensory seeking autistic children! The Active Multi Zone is amazing and includes inflatable zone, large trampoline area and zip wire experience (minimum height restrictions applied) and the Active Play (more like a traditional softplay, just better!) is an exploratory haven!
📍Nearest tube Finsbury Park! N7 7NY
📅 Two time slots Tuesday 5-6pm and Sat 9-10am for the Active Play (soft play) and Tuesdays 5-6pm and Fri evening 5-6pm for the Active Multi Zone
💷 Active Multi-Zone
Price: £8.25 (Adult+Junior) £0.00 Carer
Active Play
Price: £5.15 (under 2+over 2) £5.20 (additional adult)
🎟 bookings.better.org.uk/sobell-leisure-centre
SEN peaceful play at Oxygen Active play (South and East London)
What is it? Accessible trampoline activity fun, a sensory friendly activity exclusively for SEN children. These sessions offer reduced numbers, and a quieter atmosphere.
📍 Croydon and The 02! CRO 4RQ and SE10 0DX
📅 5-7pm on Weds and Sundays, every month!
💷 £11 per child (including booking fee)
🎟 https://oxygenactiveplay.co.uk/activity/peaceful-play/
SEN Stories by Kids at Play (North London)
What is it? SEN exclusive session, offering sensory play across a huge variety of stimulating and soothing toys and equipment for children 0-10 years. Each session includes interactive storytelling with Makaton signs, messy and sensory play trays, movement games, themed toys, and calming moments tailored to your child’s specific needs.
📍Ramsey Scout Hut, Holloway Tube Station, N7 9FU
📅 Every fortnight, 7th and 21st March, 10.30-11.15am
💷 £11.00 + £6.50 for sibling, but Universal Credit options also available
🎟 happity.co.uk/sense-stories-by-kids-at-play
Hullabaloo at the Sheriff Centre (North London)
What is it? SEN friendly (and exclusive) softplay in the coolest setting- inside a church- a wonderful session for neurodivergent children and families to relax in.
📍Nearest tube: West Hampstead. NW6 2AP
📅 Every Monday, 5.15-6.00pm
💷 Free!
🎟 Must book ahead by emailing softplay@thesheriffcentre.co.uk
More Autism Friendly Events in London for Children and Families
Relaxed events at The Postal Museum (Central London)
What is it? The Postal Museum is the cutest museum ever- celebrating 500 years of the British Postal System, offering lots of cute exhibitions, the Sorted! play area and the Mail Ride, and lots for little hands to reach, touch and enjoy (phew) make it just a beautiful space and an ideal spot for London SEN families and neurodivergent children.
This relaxed event has been thoughtfully designed and co-produced with the group Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons.
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📅 30th March, 10.00-5.00pm
💷 Just £3.50 for each person and carer inclusive.
🎟https://webshoppostalmuseum.recreatex.be/exhibitions/register?
SEND play at the Young V&A (East London)
What is it? These sessions are for children with sensory differences, and/or with SEN, and this month your child will be invited to play with sensory and tactile materials, bringing a story to life, led by an artist. Perhaps more suitable for children with lower support needs? A lovely sounding autism friendly event in East London.
📍Nearest tube Bethnal Green, E2 9PA
📅 7th March, 10.30-12.00pm
💷 Free
🎟Drop in, no prior booking required.
Chilled Sessions at Frameless (Central London)
What is it? Chilled sessions at the must see immersive art experience, Frameless, are well designed and thought out. They reduce capacity, minimise loud noises, switch off hand driers, and volume in the Galleries is lowered and lighting is dimmed. They also include a large chill out area, with sensory lighting and a dark tent. The perfect sensory activity for autistic kids in Central London.
📍Nearest tube Marble Arch, W1H 7AP
📅 23rd March, 10.00am
💷 £20.00 for a child and carers go free with valid proof
🎟https://frameless.com/tickets-and-prices/
FAQs About Autism Friendly Events in London
Are there sensory friendly events in London for autistic children?
Yes, many London venues now offer sensory friendly sessions with reduced noise, lower lighting, and smaller crowds. Museums, trampoline parks, and play centres often run dedicated SEND sessions each month.
What are relaxed performances or relaxed openings?
Relaxed events adjust lighting, sound levels, and audience expectations to create a more comfortable environment for autistic and neurodivergent visitors.
Are there free autism friendly activities in London?
Yes. Some venues such as museums and community play groups offer free SEND sessions throughout the year.
London is increasingly offering autism friendly events, sensory friendly activities and SEND play sessions, making it easier for families with autistic children to find welcoming and inclusive things to do across the city.
We hope this guide to autism friendly events in London for March 2026 helps you plan supportive and enjoyable days out. From relaxed performances to soft play and inclusive activities, London offers welcoming experiences for autistic and neurodivergent children and their families.
We update this list monthly, so check back for April’s round-up and please share this guide with other parents who might find it helpful.
Previous posts you might find helpful to read, include “Autism diagnosis and our London life“- linked here.
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