Essential information
| Type |
Family fun
Workshops
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and times | Thursday 23 July 2026 | 10.30-11.15am; 12-12.45pm; 2-2.45pm |
| Prices | Free | Pre-booking required |
Disabled children, children with additional needs and their families are invited to these poetry sessions at the National Maritime Museum.
Join acclaimed children's poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for an interactive workshop packed full of poems, raps and songs to spark imagination in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Children and their families will play some fun (and quite silly) games before unlocking their poetry powers to help come up with a song or a story that celebrates the sea!
Sessions are tailored to SEND children under 13 years and their families.
The sessions are free, but you do need to pre-book. If there are no tickets showing, the session is fully booked.
Information for visitors
- These sessions are designed for the whole family. We welcome siblings under 13 years old without SEND, and the sessions will ensure everyone in the family can participate through activities that allow families to work together to get creative.
- Sessions are relaxed and we understand children may need to leave the room at any time. Adults must accompany children to the sessions and remain with them if the child/ren leave the room. Staff and volunteers cannot be responsible for participants.
- Sessions take place in the Group Space in the National Maritime Museum.
- The Museum has a Changing Places facility.
- For more information on the sessions, email families@rmg.co.uk.
Booking your space
- As part of the booking process we will ask about any needs your child/ren has. This helps the facilitator develop activities that will engage your child and family and be suited to their interests and access requirements. This information is not shared beyond the family programme team and facilitators.
- Ticket sales will end at the start of the session slot.
- Your ticket includes entry to the National Maritime Museum.
Our facilities include
- Limited on-site parking – contact families@rmg.co.uk in advance for more information
- Wheelchair access
- Level access to the Group Space
- Electric doors
- Mix of seating (chairs with or without arms, benches, mats, small beanbags)
- SEND-friendly activities
- Specialist facilitators
- Opportunities to meet other SEND families
- Visual guide and sensory maps for the National Maritime Museum are available via the Museum's access page.
Cancelling
If you are unable to attend, please let our team know as soon as possible so that your space can be made available to another family. Email: families@rmg.co.uk.
