Calm Sessions
What will the sessions include?
We understand that the sensory experience at Bristol Dockyards - particularly aboard the ship - 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
These sessions will vary throughout the year - occurring on weekends and weekdays.
Scroll down for more information, including Visual Stories and Sensory Information Guides to help plan for your visit. More resources can be found at Access & Facilities.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch on 0117 926 0680 or drop us a line at hello@bristoldockyards.org.
Upcoming dates
Saturday 17th October 10am-5pm
Saturday 17th October 2026
10am-5pm
Child £7.25
Adult £11
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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"
"My mum could easily get about with lifts and automatic doors and lots to interest her. The ship itself was awesome from both under it, in it and on it. So many things to see and explore. The kids could get in the bunks, we could open doors and really experience the ship."
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.
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