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Days out with a visual story in the North East
A visual story shows what a visit looks like, step by step, so there are fewer surprises. These places in the North East publish one; the listing links to it where we can.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotion Shildon | Detailed visual story web page | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Museum of Archaeology (Palace Green Library) Durham | Visual story PDF for Palace Green Library and the Museum of Archaeology, linked from the university's visit planning accessibility page | Their page Checked 31 Oct 2026 |
| Oriental Museum Durham | Visual story PDF (updated August 2024) | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Palace Green Library Durham | A visual story of a typical visit to the Palace Green venues, to download | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens (English Heritage) Belsay | Audio pre-visit information and a site access map on the access page | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Hexham Old Gaol Hexham | A visual story as a PDF and as a webpage | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| Northumberland Zoo Felton, Morpeth | open it here | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Roman Army Museum Greenhead | A visual story with a step by step guide to plan your visit | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| The Alnwick Garden Alnwick | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Woodhorn Museum Ashington | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Darlington Hippodrome Darlington | Visual guide to the venue for autistic visitors, on Issuu via the source page (direct link not captured). | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Hopetown Darlington Darlington | open it here | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Kirkleatham Museum Redcar | Visual story to download (updated summer 2026), with copies kept on site. It also covers the fidget kits, ear defenders and Changing Places toilet | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Preston Park Museum and Grounds Stockton-on-Tees | A visitor visual story with photos of each area, including what you might see, hear, touch and smell | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Stockton Globe Stockton-on-Tees | Visual story available by emailing the access team. | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead | Visual Story guide (social narrative) plus exhibition visual stories | Their page Checked 27 Oct 2026 |
| Discovery Museum Newcastle upon Tyne | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Eldon Square Newcastle upon Tyne | Autism friendly guide made with the North East Autism Society, linked from the quiet hours page | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Great North Museum: Hancock Newcastle upon Tyne | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Life Science Centre Newcastle upon Tyne | open it here | Their page Checked 28 Oct 2026 |
| Newcastle City Library Newcastle upon Tyne | An autism friendly user guide, with a printable copy | Their page Checked 30 Oct 2026 |
| St James' Park Autism Friendly Stadium Tour Newcastle upon Tyne | Photos and a video of every tour area offered in advance, plus a needs questionnaire (no URL given). | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| Theatre Royal Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne | open it here | Their page Checked 26 Oct 2026 |
| WWT Washington Wetland Centre Washington | Downloadable visual accessibility guide (PDF) showing what to expect around the centre and reserve | Their page Checked 29 Oct 2026 |
More in North East England: Changing Places toilets · Carer tickets · Sensory kit to borrow · Quiet rooms · Sensory maps
Visual stories elsewhere: Yorkshire · North West England