Autism Friendly/Quiet Guide to London

Whether you have a child with autism or are an adult that just needs some quiet space, this guide covers a couple autism resources along with a myriad of spaces in London to help you see the city without being overwhelmed with noise or crowds. The guide covers most areas of London, with a focus on central London where it is the busiest. This guides includes online resources, tips about public transport, and over 50 spaces around the city to take a breath and find a little bit of space and quiet. Please note that this is a mixed list for all ages and differing ability levels.

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The key to surviving London as someone with autism or sensory issues is to know where the pockets of quiet and less people are, which is what I've attempted to lay out here. Other important note, is if its overwhelming on one street, you can usually go 1 or 2 streets over and its silent. Parks and bookshops are also excellent places of refuge, and thankfully London is littered with them. Noise cancelling headphones are also very helpful in situations you can't avoid people or noise.

You can also plan your days to start earlier when there is less people, have a break in the middle, and head out again in the evening as people start to thin out again.

A good rule of thumb is the further out you go, the quieter it is. So plan your trip with a balance of time in central London and time outside of central London.

Resources

Autism-Friendly Cinema Screenings

https://dimensions-uk.org/dimensions-campaigns/autism-friendly-cinema/

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Megan

Hi I'm Megan! I enjoy slow travel and really spending time in places to get to know them better. I'm currently living in London and I've gotten to know it pretty well, so I figured I'd make some guides. I love showing people around the city and planning trips around Europe. I hope to use my knowledge of travel and curious nature to share fun and interesting guides here on Thatch!

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