A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends.
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When
18 April, 09 May, 07 June, 28 July, 02 August, 19 August, 13 September and 04 October 2026.
09:30 - 11:00Where
Magic Garden
Ticketing information
Tickets cost £1.00.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Book ticketsJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Disabled children, and their families/friends.
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
During this session, we have lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels. We turn off bathroom hand dryers, implement adaptations to staff operations such as using earpieces for radios, and do not use the tannoy system.
The session begins at 09.30 and ends at 11.00.
Ticket cost £1.00
This offer was formally known as Rise and Roar. The name, price and age range of the event has changed owing to the launch of our new Relaxed Events Programme for Children and Families. The change was made to bring these two offers closer to each other. For exact changes please see our FAQ’s page.
Dates in 2026
- 18 April
- 09 May
- 07 June
- 28 July
- 02 August
- 19 August
- 13 September
- 04 October
Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden FAQsAbout The Magic Garden
The Magic Garden is a unique, interactive play garden, inspired by the history and stories of Hampton Court Palace.
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Watch: Sensory Squad | Playtime at the Palace
Join Sensory Squad as they head to Hampton Court for Playtime at the Palace!
This episode from Head2Head Sensory Theatre explores Henry VIII's famous palace with songs, Makaton signing, crafts and sensory activities.
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Join Sensory Squad as they head to Hampton Court for Playtime at the Palace! The Squad are excited to explore Hampton Court Palace, the home of King Henry VIII. Guided by Rosie, who works at the palace, the squad learns amazing - and fun - facts about life as a Tudor in a historic royal palace.
Video transcript
Follow along with an interactive transcript of this video on YouTube. A link to open the transcript can be found in the description.
Palace access guides
Explore the palace with confidence with our palace access guides, including a visual story and sensory map for each area. Access guides are also available at all palace entrances.
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