Relaxed Sunday Sessions at Life Science Centre

Join the Life Science Centre for monthly Relaxed Sunday Sessions - dedicated quiet time for anyone to access and enjoy the science centre, including autistic people and those with other sensory needs. 

Sessions run on the second Sunday of every month.

•    Explore the science centre with fewer visitors* and less noise, and enjoy relaxed performances in the planetarium and Science Theatre. Find out what's on during your visit. 
•    Lighting and sound levels will be altered where possible, to accommodate those with sensory needs. For example, hand-dryers in toilets will be turned off for the duration of the session. 

Relaxed Sunday Sessions run from 10.00am – 12noon.

You are welcome to stay after this time if you wish, but please note that our traditional programme, lighting and sound levels will gradually resume from 12.00pm.

More information on the Life Science Centre website: Relaxed Sunday Sessions | Centre For Life

To support your visit... 

Ear defenders for both adults and children are available to hire from reception. (£10.00 refundable deposit. Subject to availability).  
We also have sensory bags available to hire, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, a range of fidgets and a copy of our visual story. (£20.00 refundable deposit. Subject to availability).  
Before you come, and to help prepare for your visit, you can download our visual story and sensory map. These resources will be available at reception when you arrive, too.  

*Numbers for this event are limited. 
 

Are you a carer?

Carers come free to Life Science Centre. If you're booking online, please add a free Carer ticket to your basket and show proof of carer status at reception on arrival.

Any questions? 

If you have any specific queries ahead of your visit, or if we can provide further support, please let us know by calling (0191) 243 8223 or emailing info@life.org.uk.