17 October – 17 October 2026

Calm Sessions

Calm Sensory Sessions have been designed for anyone who benefits from visiting at a time when there is a calmer background sensory environment – particularly neurodivergent people of all ages.

These sessions will vary throughout the year with some happening on weekends and some during weekdays in school holidays. Some will be mornings and some afternoons.

What will the sessions include?

We understand that the sensory experience at SS Great Britain can be challenging for some of our visitors. Where possible these calm sensory sessions will include:

Audio, visual, and smell effects will be turned off or reduced.
Lighting levels will be adjusted.
Capacity will be reduced.
Dedicated sensory room.

For more information, please see our FAQs below. You can also view our accessibility information, including Visual Stories and Sensory Information Guides, on our Access For All page.

If there’s anything else you would like to know, please feel free to get in touch by phone on 0117 926 0680 or by email at admin@bristoldockyards.org

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FEEDBACK

"We really appreciated the warm welcome from staff and the extra details, like turning off the noises, the calm room with the beanbags and turning off the hand dryers in the toilets. The staff and volunteers were amazing and very friendly"

Calm Session FAQ's

Visual story and sensory guides

Our visual and sensory guides help you prepare for your visit. They include images and clear information about what you can expect to see, hear and do.