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Days out with ear defenders or sensory kit to borrow in the North West
These places in the North West lend ear defenders, sensory bags or fidget kits, usually from reception and often free. Here is what each one says.
Every entry comes from the venue's own website and links to it. Details change, so check before you go.
| Place | What they say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Widnes | Sensory bags can be borrowed from Visitor Services at reception, and ear defenders are available to borrow. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Ice Cream Farm Tattenhall | Sensory bags from admissions, and ear defenders for SEN children | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| The Dock Museum Barrow-in-Furness | Free sensory backpacks to use in the museum | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Theatre by the Lake Keswick | Ear defenders at every relaxed performance, and at other shows on request | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| IWM North Salford Quays | Sensory backpacks and ear defenders can be borrowed free from the Admissions Desk. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| People's History Museum Manchester | Ear defenders, sensory fidgets, paper and colouring pencils can be borrowed from access stations on each floor. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| SEA LIFE Manchester Trafford Centre, Manchester | Ear defenders are available on request during quiet sessions. | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Lancaster City Museum Lancaster | Sensory backpacks including ear protectors, described as ideal for children and young people on the autism spectrum. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Lancaster Maritime Museum Lancaster | Sensory backpacks including ear protectors, described as ideal for children and young people on the autism spectrum. | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| The Blackpool Tower Blackpool | Ear defenders are available for guests who need them (Blackpool Tower Dungeon). | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Burscough | Sensory bags with ear defenders, fidget toys, binoculars and bird tick lists from admissions for a £15 refundable deposit. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Knowsley Safari Prescot | Ear defenders are available to use at the animal displays. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Port Sunlight Museum Port Sunlight, Wirral | Sensory backpacks with ear defenders, sunglasses, fidget toys and a scavenger hunt, from the museum gift shop for a £10 refundable cash deposit; can be pre-booked. | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| The Atkinson Southport | Ear defenders free to borrow from the Box Office desk, subject to availability | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Victoria Gallery & Museum Liverpool | Free SEND backpacks with focus tools, sensory aids and a PECS style visit planner, plus ear defenders, borrowed from the Welcome Desk against ID. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
More in North West England: Changing Places toilets · Carer tickets · Quiet rooms · Visual stories · Sensory maps
Sensory kit to borrow elsewhere: North East England · Yorkshire