A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent & Disabled adults and their family/friends
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When
Sunday 11 July
10:00 - 12:00Booking information
Tickets on sale 25 May.
Tickets are £1.00 per person
Banqueting House will only be open for the duration of this event. After the event ends, you will need to leave the site.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
There is no cafe or retail space on the site.
Relaxed events at Banqueting House are for Neurodivergent and learning disabled young people/ adults and families/friends (16+).
We welcome anyone who identifies as Neurodivergent, Learning-Disabled or Disabled. This includes ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at Banqueting House free from crowds between the hours of 10:00-12:00.
The event will include entry to Banqueting House and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you, and your group can enjoy the experience free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for this event. Ticket capacity is much lower than standard days and only ticket holders will be permitted entry during the event time slots.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the palace will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
We will not ask for proof of disability or supporting documents.
Visitors with limited mobility
Banqueting House is accessible at street level with access lifts to take you to the Banqueting Hall. The only space not step free is the balcony.
Resources
A visual story will be emailed to you two weeks before the event takes place. The visual story will detail your arrival and what to expect from our activity offer at Banqueting House. This will also be available on our Banqueting House accessibility page closer to the time of the event.
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