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Travelling with Sunflowers Blog!
Inspiring articles filled with top tips, day trip ideas and tailored advice for families travelling with autistic, adhd and AudHD children.
Family Holidays (UK)
Autism friendly breaks for families with neurodivergent children. Plan your next family staycation with confidence!
Ultimate Salcombe Guide for Families with Autistic Kids
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.
Salcombe Day Trips: Energetic Adventures for Families with Autistic Kids
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.
Salcombe Beaches: A Sensory Guide to the Best Beaches for Families with Autistic Kids
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
Salcombe Nature Walks: Sensory Outings for Families with Autistic Children
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.
Burgh Island and Bigbury Day Trip with Autistic Children, Devon
Bigbury and Burgh Island offer autistic families a perfect mix of space, adventure and sensory play.
The Postal Museum, London: A Sensory-Friendly Haven for Autistic Families
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.
ISLE of MULL: Fantastic family activities for autistic kids on this Scottish island adventure
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.
Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyards: How to get a free lanyard and 8 reasons your autistic child should wear it.
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.
LUSS, LOCH LOMOND: A fun Glasgow day trip for families with autistic kids
The Scottish village of Luss makes an ideal destination for a family day trip from either Glasgow or the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
NEWBURY: 5 family friendly activities for a great weekend in Berkshire
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.
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