UK Family Day Trips

Encouraging our autistic children to wear the sunflower lanyard instils in them the belief that they should in no way be ashamed or afraid to ask for extra support or help.

Despite the crowds our autistic children loved visiting Stonehenge - the stones sparkled in the sunshine and there was a hint of magic in the air.

The Scottish village of Luss makes an ideal destination for a family day trip from either Glasgow or the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.

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.

For a family friendly weekend that's also accessible for autistic/adhd children the city of Bath is a fun and rewarding choice.

If you're looking for a family weekend away that's fun for adults and accessible for autistic/adhd children then Newbury in Berkshire is a great choice.

A family friendly trip back in time that's perfect for autistic kids and their history loving parents

Our autistic kids loved clambering over these royal castle ruins and picnicking in the sun

Greenham Control Tower is the perfect pit-stop for adventurous families and autistic kids who love all things planes!

A short family friendly guide to visiting Sandham Memorial Chapel with Autistic Children

A family guide to visiting the Living Rainforest with autistic children. Discover this magical world of mini beast and reptiles!

In February I booked a last minute weekend break in London for my husband, myself and our two autistic boys. We were pretty nervous,...

One of our absolute favourite London activities is attending the Dawnosaurs events at the Natural History Museum. These incredible SEND only sessions win for there genuine commitment to inclusivity, and the care, attention and real understanding of hidden disabilities that its staff show in their interactions with our autistic and adhd children.