Plan a theme park day by need

Start from what your family needs, not from a park. Each page sets out what research and national guidance say, what parks publish for that need, and how to prepare, spend the day and recover. They are desk research, not medical advice, and the park decides what it can offer on the day.

Communication, attention and sensory needs

• Autism: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day as an autistic person or family: what research says, what parks publish, IBCCES explained, and a practical plan.

• ADHD and attention differences: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with ADHD or attention differences: what research and health bodies say, which parks name ADHD, and a practical plan.

• Deaf and hard of hearing: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day if you are Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing: what research says, what parks publish on sign language and loops, and tips.

• Blind and low vision: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with sight loss: what research and RNIB say, and what parks publish on tactile maps, Braille and ride rules.

Mobility, energy and health

• Wheelchair users and limited mobility: planning a theme park day

  Pacing, routes, rests and what to ask before a theme park day if you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, with honest limits on the evidence.

• Chronic illness, fatigue and pain: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with chronic illness, fatigue or pain: what research and health bodies say, how parks word eligibility, and a plan.

• Epilepsy and photosensitivity: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with epilepsy or photosensitivity: what charities and research say, and what parks publish about strobe and flashing.

• Diabetes: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with diabetes: what thin research and health charities say, what parks publish on pumps and fridges, and a practical plan.

Thinking, memory and emotions

• Learning disability: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with a learning disability: an easy-read style summary, what research and charities say, and which parks publish help.

• Dementia and older visitors: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with dementia or an older relative: thin research, charity advice, and what parks publish on rests, hire and lost adults.

• Anxiety and mental health: planning a theme park day

  Planning a theme park day with anxiety or a mental health condition: thin research, NHS and charity advice, and what parks publish.

The people who care

• Complex needs and the people who care: planning a day

  Planning a theme park day with complex needs and the people who care: what research says, what parks publish, and what to ask before you go.

Planning tools

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• Day planner

  Build a picture-and-word schedule for the day and print it.

• What will happen

  A short, plain-language story of the day at your chosen park.

• About me card

  A card for staff, or if someone gets separated. Print it, save it, or email it to yourself.

• Packing and documents checklist

  A printable list based on the needs you tick.

• Access timeline

  What to arrange and when, for your park and visit date.

• Ask the park

  Turn a park's open questions into a message you can send.

• Trip brief

  A one-page brief and checklist for your chosen park.

Guides that apply to everyone

• Which access scheme suits you?
• Sensory and quieter days
• Using UK documents abroad
• Getting to the parks with assistance
• Blue Badge and parking abroad
• Ride transfers and physical restrictions
• Medication, allergies and oxygen
• Assistance dogs
• Wheelchair and scooter hire
• Changing Places and adult changing

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