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The Deep
- Quiet times
- Quiet room
- Visual guide
- Sensory kit
- Queue help
- Changing Places
- Calmer times
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Checked on the venue's own website, 28 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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Hull's big aquarium lends free sensory packs from reception, with ear defenders, a social story and PECS cards inside. It has a Changing Places toilet and is calmest on term time weekdays at opening or after 3pm.
What they offer
- Quiet or relaxed timesQuieter on term time weekdays, especially at the 10am opening or after 3pm.
- Quiet room or spaceA quiet space is available on request; ask a member of staff.
- Visual guide or social storyA downloadable Social Story covers arriving, the visit, leaving and people you may meet.
- Ear defenders or sensory kitFree sensory packs from reception with ear defenders, a sensory toy, social story, PECS cards, sunglasses and sand timers.
- Queue supportThe accessible entrance generally has a shorter queue and anyone who needs it can use it.
- Changing Places toiletChanging Places toilet on the ground floor near the lifts, free to use without paying entry.
- Quieter times to visitVery busy at weekends, school holidays and bank holidays, especially 11am to 3pm, and on rainy days.
Not published yet: sensory map, carer ticket, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
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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