Accessible half-term things to do in Brighton & Hove (October half-term 2026)
October half-term in Brighton & Hove runs from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026, with the weekends either side. This guide covers events and places that suit disabled children, neurodivergent young people and their families. That includes relaxed sessions, SEND-only events, quieter times and step-free venues. We check every listing, but details change, so confirm access with the organiser before you go.
Top picks
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Crafty Kids: Halloween bats and spiders (relaxed session)
11.15am or 2.15pm · Brighton Dome · £10 adult and child, £8 extra child · Ages 3 to 10 with a parent or carer
- Relaxed session
A relaxed session making flapping bat and spider puppets. All materials provided.
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Once Upon a Trail (Amaze)
5pm to 8pm · Colonnade Bar, Theatre Royal Brighton · Adults £7.50, children £4, Compass Card £3
Trick or treat, performances, glitter tattoos, a silent disco and a light installation, raising money for Amaze, the Sussex charity for families with disabled children.
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The Story Trail
Every day until 8 November · Across Brighton & Hove · Free
More than 30 BookBench sculptures by local artists, with a map and an app to plan your route. Amaze designed the trail with accessibility in mind.
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Family Halloween Party at The Bevy
Listed on Buzzbo3pm to 6pm · The Bevy · Free
A free family Halloween party at the community pub that runs the Disability Disco.
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Day by day
Saturday 24 October
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Playing With Your Eyes: a day for families
11am, 1pm and 2.30pm · Hove Museum · Free, booking required
Photography workshops with Alma Haser and Photoworks.
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Monday 26 October
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Story time at Hove Museum
10.30am, 12pm and 3pm · Hove Museum · Free, drop in
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Tuesday 27 October
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Story time at Brighton Museum
10.30am, 12pm and 3pm · Brighton Museum & Art Gallery · Free with admission, drop in
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Wednesday 28 October
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Museum Makers at Brighton Museum
10 to 11.30am and 2 to 3.30pm · Brighton Museum & Art Gallery · Free with admission · Ages 5 to 12
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Once Upon a Trail (Amaze)
5pm to 8pm · Colonnade Bar, Theatre Royal Brighton · Adults £7.50, children £4, Compass Card £3
Trick or treat, performances, glitter tattoos, a silent disco and a light installation, raising money for Amaze, the Sussex charity for families with disabled children.
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Thursday 29 October
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Crafty Kids: Halloween bats and spiders (relaxed session)
11.15am or 2.15pm · Brighton Dome · £10 adult and child, £8 extra child · Ages 3 to 10 with a parent or carer
- Relaxed session
A relaxed session making flapping bat and spider puppets. All materials provided.
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SEND swimming session for young people (Amazing Futures)
1.45pm to 2.45pm · Prince Regent Swimming Pool, Church Street · Young people with SEND aged 14 to 25
- SEND session
You need to be registered with Amazing Futures. Spaces are limited, so book ahead.
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Alice in FUNderland
10am to 4pm · Preston Manor · Free with admission
Victorian parlour games, science activities and creatures from the Booth Museum, for all ages.
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Family Halloween Party at The Bevy
Listed on Buzzbo3pm to 6pm · The Bevy · Free
A free family Halloween party at the community pub that runs the Disability Disco.
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Friday 30 October
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Museum Makers at Hove Museum
10 to 11.30am and 2 to 3.30pm · Hove Museum · £7 per child or three for £15 · Ages 5 to 12
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Sunday 1 November
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Quiet at the Aquarium, SEA LIFE Brighton
9am to 10am · SEA LIFE Brighton · Normal admission, book online
- Quiet session
A quiet hour on the first Sunday of each month, before the aquarium opens to everyone else. Music, hand dryers and screens stay off. Check that 1 November is on the booking calendar before you plan around it.
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Last day of DRAGONS at the Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion
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Accessible places to go any day
These businesses are listed on Buzzbo with their access details.
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Brighton Neurodivergent Community Group
Gold memberListed on BuzzboEvent Venue · Brighton
Brighton Neurodivergent Community is a local social group designed to provide more accessible and affordable social activities for neurodivergent adults aged 18-40!
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Fidget and Spin
Gold memberListed on BuzzboActivity Centre · Brighton
- Disabled parking
- Ear defenders available
- Sensory room
- Wheelchair accessible
Fidget and Spin offers welcoming sensory stay-and-play sessions for neurodivergent children aged 1–6 and their families across Brighton & Hove. Created by SEN parents, our sessions provide a safe, re…
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THE MAG
Gold memberListed on BuzzboCommunity Group · Brighton
THE MAG is a blog dedicated to the neurodivergent community. We publish three blogs a month, all at least 4000 words in length. We include comprehensive listings for Brighton and Hove plus news, inter…
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Babble
Listed on BuzzboRestaurant · Hove
- Accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Lift
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Babble has been built around a café, bar, and kitchen concept with beautiful sea views and east, west, and south-facing terraces for outdoor dining. Whether you're grabbing coffee in a morning breeze …
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Worlds End
Listed on BuzzboRestaurant · Brighton
- Step-free access
They've got loads of retro arcade games, a mini raceway, board games, pinball, and so much more, making it the best place to hang out with friends!
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Ohso Social
Listed on BuzzboRestaurant · Brighton
- Step-free access
Nestled right on Brighton's bustling beachfront, Ohso Social offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with stunning sea views and a brilliant buzz in the air! With various events and gigs throughout t…
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Petit Pois
Listed on BuzzboRestaurant · Brighton
Nestled in Brighton's Lanes, Petit Pois is an authentic French bistro celebrated for its intimate atmosphere and traditional cuisine. It offers a true taste of France with classic dishes made from fre…
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Echo Performing Arts
Listed on BuzzboActivity Centre · Brighton
We are an inclusive organisation currently running weekly sessions every week in Woodingdean, Saltdean and Hangleton. Head over to instagram and check out the amazing range of classes on offer @echop…
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Rhyme & Shine
Listed on BuzzboActivity Centre · Brighton
Rhyme N Shine offers person-centred singing sessions to anyone with a disability whether that’s in a group, 1:1, workshop or party. We focus on bringing out the best in everyone in their own unique wa…
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Carousel
Listed on BuzzboActivity Centre · Brighton
Carousel is an award-winning learning disability-led arts organisation based in Brighton. Working across Events, Music, Film, Radio, TV and Spoken Word, Carousel aims to challenge perceptions in the a…
Tips for a smoother half-term
- Ask about carer tickets. Many venues let a carer in free or at a discount, but you often have to ask or book by phone.
- Go early. Museums and attractions are quietest in the first hour after opening, especially midweek.
- Get a Compass Card. Amaze's Compass Card for disabled children and young people in Brighton & Hove gets discounts at local venues and events.
- Check the route. Outdoor events such as the Story Trail can be muddy or windy, so look at the map for step-free routes first.
Running an accessible event?
If you run a relaxed, sensory-friendly or SEND event, list it on Buzzbo for free and it appears in this guide automatically. Gold members are featured at the top.
Frequently asked questions
When is October half-term 2026 in Brighton & Hove?
Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 for community schools, according to Brighton & Hove City Council. Academies and independent schools can set their own dates, so check with your school.
What is a relaxed session?
A relaxed session is adapted for people who find a standard event hard, such as autistic people or people with sensory needs. Usually that means softer lighting and sound, fewer people, and freedom to move around, make noise or take a break.
Are there autism-friendly cinema screenings in Brighton?
Picturehouse runs autism-friendly screenings with the lights up, the sound lower, and no adverts or trailers. Duke's at Komedia shows older family films on the third Sunday of each month.