Family Fun zone: Relaxed session

Families who need a quieter, calmer environment can book to explore the Family Fun zone with fewer crowds. Try some experiments, play, make, meet scientists and enjoy a story.

This bookable relaxed session is for families with members who are neurodiverse (for example, people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing difficulties) who need a quieter, less busy environment with fewer crowds to explore the Family Fun zone.

Most Family zone activities will be open. You can meet scientists, do experiments, play games and make crafts.

The Family zone has trees for shade and grass to play on or take a moment to sit and relax.

Visitor information

Book free advance tickets ahead of the Festival weekend to reserve your place at this event. There will not be any drop-in spaces available on the day for this event. Please book a ticket for each member of your group, adults and children.

Download the visual story for the Family Fun zone relaxed session (pdf)

Register to attend the relaxed session

To plan your visit, you can download a copy of the timed events schedule and map (pdf) or see the printed programme (pdf)

To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to free tickets for popular events.

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