From quiet grottos to relaxed panto performances, more and more venues are providing sensory-friendly visits for autistic people and families in the run-up to Christmas.
This often involves venues adjusting lighting and noise levels, reducing visitor numbers, keeping queues to a minimum, and allowing people to move around and make a noise.
We’ve compiled a round-up of autism-friendly sessions – often called “relaxed”, “SEND” or “quiet” sessions – of Christmas events in the region.