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Hatton Gallery

  • Sensory map
  • Changing Places
  • Staff training

Checked on the venue's own website, 27 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

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A free university art gallery whose access map shows where light, noise, smells and temperature change. All public areas have level access, and the nearest Changing Places toilet is in a nearby university building.

What they offer

  • Sensory mapAccess map (colour or black and white) marking light levels, noise, smells and temperature changes, plus seating and toilets
  • Changing Places toiletNone in the gallery; nearest in Newcastle University's Daysh Building (RADAR key)
  • Staff trainingAll staff complete core training covering customer care, diversity and disability awareness

Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, visual guide or social story, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, carer ticket, quieter times to visit. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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