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No Hot Glass Demos on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December.

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A child wearing an orange backpack looks through a pink piece of plastic they are holding in their hand. Another child behind them is wearing a pink backpack and looking down at a booklet they're holding.
A child wearing an orange backpack looks through a pink piece of plastic they are holding in their hand. Another child behind them is wearing a pink backpack and looking down at a booklet they're holding.

Learn & Create with National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

SEND

Enjoy a trip to National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with SEND activities and friendly spaces for everyone.

An adult and a child are sat on a grey cushioned seat. The adult is reading from a piece of colourful paper and gesturing forward. The child is staring up in wonder.

Adventure Backpacks

Free activity

Discover National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with our fun trail with sensory toys and tour cards. Ask for your SEND backpacks at Visitors Services when you get here.

A glass window with grey text printed on it that reads Learning Studio A. Through the glass is a white room with colourful chairs and tables. Two children sit at a table colouring.

Learning Studios

Free family spaces | all ages

Our Learning Studios are filled with colouring activities and fun toys for little ones.
When they aren’t in use, visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy.

A spacious, white room with colourful chairs, cushions and various children's toys. The back wall of the room is glass and overlooks a green space.

Quiet Spaces

All of our spaces are here to be explored and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.

If you would like a quiet space on your visit, please ask a member of our team and we’ll do our best to provide you with somewhere as needed

 

Schools & Education
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School & Education Workshops

Various prices and ages

All of our educational workshops can be adapted for children and young people with SEND.

Check out the different workshops and get in touch to book.

Schools & Education