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Days out with a sensory map in the North East
A sensory map shows where it is likely to be loud, bright, busy or calm. These places in the North East publish one.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental Museum Durham | Sensory maps available (PDF linked from access page) | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Northumberland Zoo Felton, Morpeth | Sensory friendly map, digital or printed, during quiet hours (no URL given). | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Roman Army Museum Greenhead | A digital sensory map to download before your visit | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| The Alnwick Garden Alnwick | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Whitehouse Farm Centre Morpeth | Sensory audit of the farm by PANDAS, downloadable | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Billingham Forum (Tees Active) Billingham | Tees Active says each venue has a sensory guide covering lighting, noise, smells and signage. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Kirkleatham Museum Redcar | Sensory map, updated summer 2026 | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Hatton Gallery Newcastle upon Tyne | Access map (colour or black and white) marking light levels, noise, smells and temperature changes, plus seating and toilets | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Jarrow Hall Jarrow | A sensory museum guide to download as a PDF | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Laing Art Gallery Newcastle upon Tyne | Access map (colour or black and white) marking light, noise, smell, temperature, seating and toilets, downloadable from the source page. | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Life Science Centre Newcastle upon Tyne | open it here | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Shipley Art Gallery Gateshead | Colour and black and white floor maps showing light, noise and temperature, on the source page. | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
More in North East England: Changing Places toilets · Carer tickets · Sensory kit to borrow · Quiet rooms · Visual stories
Sensory maps elsewhere: Yorkshire · North West England