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The Atkinson

  • Visual guide
  • Sensory kit
  • Changing Places
  • Calmer times
The Atkinson on Lord Street, Southport, with its clock tower behind the trees
Photo: Fatih Renkligil, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official venue information, 30 Oct 2026. Taken from the venue's own website.

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An arts centre on Lord Street with a museum, galleries and a theatre, and a visual story to read before you go. Ear defenders are free to borrow and there is a Changing Places toilet.

What they offer

  • Visual guide or social storyA visual story to look at before your visit
  • Ear defenders or sensory kitEar defenders free to borrow from the Box Office desk, subject to availability
  • Changing Places toiletA Changing Places toilet on the first floor (announced on The Atkinson's news page)
  • Quieter times to visitThe Atkinson says it can sometimes be a noisy place
Not on their website yet

Quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, sensory map, queue support, carer ticket, staff training. We'll add these as soon as The Atkinson publishes them. Until then, it's worth asking when you book.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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