National Autistic Society Pages
The pages linked below are all aimed at autistic adults and parents of autistic children:
Advice For Days Out
Planning the day, giving evidence of disability, eating out and the National Key Scheme for accessible toilets.
Bonfire Night Advice
Full of helpful, concise tips to make fireworks enjoyable for autistic family members.
Kids Pass
Kids Pass allows you and your family to benefit from fantastic savings at the UK’s top attractions, restaurants and cinemas!
The website also has loads of inspiration you can take about places to go.
A 12-month membership covers your entire household and gives:
- Up to 57% off at over 200 attractions, including 22 theme parks, 56 indoor attractions, 34 outdoor attractions, 13 go-karting centres, 13 aquariums plus more
- Up to 40% off at over 300 cinemas nationwide
- Kids Eat Free (or better!) at hundreds of restaurants nationwide
Other Ways To Save Money
We know how expensive the summer holiday can be with day trips and activities - here are ways to save money for your youngsters:
Merlin Annual Pass
If you purchase an annual Merlin pass for your youngster it gives entry into hundreds of attractions including Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds, Chessington, Lego Land etc.
Merlin Friends and Family Tickets
Discounted tickets for the friends and family of a Merlin Annual Pass holder.
CEA Card
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed by UK cinemas to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made for disabled guests when they go to the cinema. It also ensures a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them.
Cheap/Free Places To Go In West Midlands
Coventry Transport Museum
Discover the fascinating history of road transport from bicycles to fast cars. With buses, tractors and fire engines, everyone's favourite can be found here. There are lots of interactive exhibits to play on, free activity sheets and regular children's activities and events.
Museum of Cannock Chase
This museum is housed in the former Valley Colliery corn store where they kept food for the pit ponies in the mines. Discover the history of the local area and how the local miners used to live and their work underground. Afterwards, enjoy a walk around Cannock Chase.
Brampton Park and Museum
Hidden away in Brampton Park, this museum is very family-friendly. Scenes and galleries show the history of the local area and there are plenty of hands-on exhibits for children to interact with. Outside there's a lovely park and a sand-pit, so remember to take a bucket and spade.
Wyre Forest
Follow one of the three trails and explore the forest. Download one of the activity sheets before you go to help your children get the most out of their visit and learn about forest life. There's an adventure playground too.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
The Redwings Oxhill Rescue Centre is home to adopted horses Dylan, Felicity, Will and dinky pony Wensley, along with more than 50 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. There is a play park and café and regular tours and demonstrations are given. Entry is free, though as a charity they do appreciate donations.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
This gallery is situated in the centre of Wolverhampton and is worth a visit, even if you have young children with you. There are plenty of hands-on activities for young and old alike. The aim of being family-friendly is at the heart of many of the exhibitions. Entry, all activities and all workshops are free.
Worcester Woods Country Park
Worcester Woods Country Park has two nature reserves, both with an abundance of wildlife. The 100 acres of Nunnery Wood & and the 10 acres of Hornhill Meadows are home to many varieties of birds and butterflies. The Countryside Centre has information displays and children will love the adventure play area.
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If you have any places or websites in mind that you would like to be added (or taken off!) please do let us know. Have fun!