Sensory Sundays at the Swan Centre, Eastleigh and The Marlands, Southampton

Both shopping centres now run a Sensory Sunday on the last Sunday of each month. Whilst not specifically an autism-friendly event, this will be of interest to all who have sensory issues. Most of the shops lower their lighting levels and reduce the volume of music and announcements during the day.

All customer-facing Swan Centre staff have undergone training with the NAS South Hampshire Branch to help them understand the issues that people with autism face in a busy shopping centre and have an understanding on how to support customers with sensory issues.

Swan Centre, Wells Place, Eastleigh, SO50 5SF

The Marlands, Southampton, SO14 7SJ