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Young V&A

Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets

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General admission is free without booking; some exhibitions are paid. Children must remain supervised. The official access page describes a step-free entrance and public areas, accessible toilets and a multi-use Reading Room quiet space. Specific relaxed mornings require their own dated listings; no always-on relaxed visit is claimed. Galleries close from 17:00, ahead of the building at 17:45.

Address
Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA
Opening
Check current opening times and any closures on the official website before travelling.
Ages
Unknown – unverified
Price
Free

Visit information

Official website
Visit official website
Phone
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Postcode
E2 9PA
Admission price
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Booking
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Provider contact
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Session opening times
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Original sources

Website information checked on the dates below. No venue visit or phone confirmation is claimed.

Dated relaxed sessions

These are individual sessions, not a promise that all visits or performances are relaxed. Dates and tickets can change.

No dated sessions recorded. Check the official programme for current availability.

Sensory profile

  • Sound

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  • Lighting

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  • Crowds

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  • Touch & textures

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  • Movement activities

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  • Quiet space

    Yes – Lower-ground Reading Room is a multi-use quiet space, not an exclusive sensory room.

    Date checked:
    6 November 2026
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    Official website says

  • Sensory-friendly sessions

    Unknown – unverified – Specific sessions require a dated official listing; no always-on availability is claimed.

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Accessibility facilities

  • Step-free access

    Yes – Step-free entrance and all public areas, with lifts and ramps.

    Date checked:
    6 November 2026
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    Official website says

  • Accessible toilet

    Yes – Accessible toilets on lower ground floor; assisted toilet has a hoist and paediatric changing table, not evidence of a Changing Places facility.

    Date checked:
    6 November 2026
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  • Changing Places toilet

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  • Blue Badge parking

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  • Fenced or secure area

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  • Autism-aware staff

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  • Sensory kit to borrow

    Yes – Three Sensory Design Bags and ear defenders; advance borrowing arrangements recommended.

    Date checked:
    6 November 2026
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  • Visual guide or social story

    Yes – Visual story available before visiting.

    Date checked:
    6 November 2026
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    Official website says