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Salcombe is a picturesque coastal resort on the edge of the South Hams. Parents will enjoy its stunning views while autistic kids can splash on golden sandy beaches and jump waves all day.

In this article we share our favourite coastal adventures, parks, and unique activities for energetic kids. All are based in or around Salcombe and Kingsbridge.

The South Devon Coast is a spectacular landscape of hidden coves, tidal inlets, and soft sandy beaches. For families with autistic children, it offers the ultimate setting for a relaxed, carefree English seaside holiday. Paddling in the Hope Cove shallows Best Beaches around Salcombe for Autistic Families South Milton Sands, nr Salcombe, Devon Having visited the South Hams for over 20 years — following in the footsteps of generations of our own family — we know that beach day

While the South Devon coast is famous for its sparkling, sun-drenched beaches, the bustling summer crowds can sometimes lead to sensory overload. When our boys need a calm, grounding change of pace, we love to explore the region's hidden nature havens.

We turned up to the American Museum with no idea of what we'd find and we were all truly impressed (including our autistic boys). The whole site is around 125 acres, and features an arboretum, children garden and play space (big thumbs up from the boys for the rope swing!), a kitchen garden, bamboo forest, spectacular viewing points and a woodland walk.

Bigbury and Burgh Island offer autistic families a perfect mix of space, adventure and sensory play.

The Postal Museum in London offers an interactive, tactile experience ideal for autistic and ADHD children. Discover our sensory informed guide and pro tips for autistic families thinking of visiting this friendly London Museum.

Both of us and our autistic children had a fantastic time posing for selfies with Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Darth Vader and Paddington Bear!

This list bring together London top attractions for families with autistic children.

The beautiful Lake Iseo is a destination in its own right, with plenty of hotels and campsites along its shores. It also makes a really fun day trip for families with autistic kids who enjoy time in the water. Lake Iseo, Italy Lake Iseo vs Lake Como & Garda: Which is the Best Choice for Autistic Kids? Lake Iseo is the smallest of Lombardy's 4 major lakes, and is a quieter, less-visited alternative when compared with its bigger rivals such as Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake

Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and wooded hillsides Innsbruck offers a blend of stunning scenery, outdoor play and accessible sights that are perfect for families with autistic kids. Discover how we crafted our perfect Alpine-urban holiday & the activities we enjoyed the most.

This famous Lombardy hilltop town offers a fun, sensory-friendly day trip for families with autistic kids. Set high in the Italian mountains, the spa resort of San Pellegrino is famous for its bubbly water and flavoured drinks but has lots more to offer families too! Related Articles BERGAMO: A great family-friendly summer break for autistic kids SIRMIONE, Lake Garda: How to take autistic kids to Italy's most popular to wn SYRACUSE, Sicily: Top 5 autism friendly activit

A relaxed family itinerary for visiting Paris, designed with autistic children in mind.

When the Bekonscot Model Village & Railway was built in 1929 in was the first in the world. Nearly 100 years later it still offers a wonderful day out for autistic kids and adults alike.

Lake Garda is arguably Italy's most famous destination, and the medieval peninsula of Sirmione its most visited town. But with hordes of August tourists on the horizon, we faced a major question: how would our autistic children cope, and could we find a way to make it accessible? Lake Garda view from our boat trip Sirmione with Autistic Kids: Dream Day Trip or Sensory Overload? I have always wanted to visit the big Italian Lakes. My research suggested Lake Garda was the most

Only an hour's drive from Milan's Linate airport - Bergamo's old town is a great short break option for autistic families willing to think outside the box.

The National Disability Card provides disabled individuals and parent carers with a way of communicating their need for help and support.

The arctic circle is one of the last frontiers; a wild hinterland offering adventure & excitement. It is also surprisingly accessible - and more autism friendly than you'd first expect.

Join us as we share the best activities from our 5 day adventure on the Isle of Mull, including tips for visiting Tobermory, Calgary, and exploring the beautiful beaches and waterfalls.

If your autistic child has ever watched BBC Scotland's heart-warming series Balamory then the colourful houses featured on the show will be a familiar sight. The real location for this imaginary village is Tobermory, a quaint harbour town, famed for its chocolate, whiskey and cheerful buildings.