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Planning a holiday can be stressful enough, especially with a family. There needs to be things to entertain the kids and interest the parents and if you have additional needs added in there too, it can be even more difficult.

You might find somewhere with perfect nearby attractions, but unsuitable accommodation. You might find somewhere which perfectly caters for your additional needs but has nothing to keep the rest of the family amused.

Luckily, there are some great autism-friendly holidays out there which are appropriate for people with autism and similar disorders but also cater for everyone else in your party too. Take a look at some of these suggestions and book your perfect holiday.

A Farm Holiday

Farm Holidays are a great choice for families, young children love being around the animals and it is a relaxing and calm place to be for the adults. You’ll find that these places are usually self-catering and there aren’t too many people staying there, so you can keep to your routines, source your own food and want have to deal with crowds. Many self-catering farms with holiday are geared towards families and those with sensory disorders making it a great option for the whole family.

Outdoor adventure holidays

Outdoor Adventure holidays are amazing for anyone with a bit of excess energy, particularly if they are into nature as they feature woodland walks, tree climbing and den building among other options. These sites also tend to have chalets giving you a home from home as well as spas and other options so the adults can have a nice relaxing time too. You’ll find that many of these places are happy to cater for those with additional needs, so speak to them when making your booking and see what activities they have for you to enjoy.

Equine camps
It has often been said that horses are great with children with additional needs. There are a great number of camps that give you the chance to interact with horses in a way that helps calm neurological trauma and also offer interactive workshops that can really help you get out of your comfort zone. There are several locations across the UK with camps like this that cater specifically for children and families on the autism spectrum.

Holiday Parks


Holiday Parks are a favourite among families and they are perfect for anyone with additional needs. You’ll find them all over the country, so you aren’t limited on where you can go and you get your own chalet giving you your own space and freedom. These holiday parks have everything you could want onsite, meaning that you can get yourself settled and not have to worry about having to travel around, some are on the beach, others are in the countryside, but all of them have attractions and activities onsite that cater to people of all abilities.

Have you got any other suggestions of great places to go on holiday that are autism friendly? Let us know!

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