Sensory-Friendly & Quiet Session Funfair Hire

Not everyone enjoys bright lights, loud music and big crowds. Many families, autistic guests, people with sensory processing differences, anxiety or learning disabilities prefer calmer environments with clear routines and more control.

Our sensory-friendly and quiet session funfair hire is designed with those visitors in mind. We adapt our Fairground & Funfair Hire services to create low-stimulation sessions that feel welcoming, predictable and carefully managed.

What Is A Sensory-Friendly Or Quiet Session?

A sensory-friendly or quiet session is a dedicated time slot where we change how the funfair runs. That can include:

• Reduced volume or no amplified music

• Static or reduced lighting, no strobes

• Lower ride speeds where appropriate

• Smaller visitor numbers and controlled entry

• Clear signage and simple visual cues

• Extra staff on hand to support families and carers

These sessions work well for School Events, Charity Events, Company Fun Days | Corporate Events and community fun days that want to be as inclusive as possible.

For more background on how we approach inclusion, you can also explore Funfair Accessibility FAQs and Disabled Accessibility and Inclusivity at Funfairs & Fairgrounds.

Calmer Ride Choices For Sensory-Friendly Events

We focus on gentle, predictable Fairground Rides that are easier to tolerate and understand. Popular choices include:

• Traditional Victorian Carousel running at a steady pace

• Tea Cups Funfair Ride with controlled spinning

• Toy Town Merry-Go-Round for younger children

• Flying Elephants and other simple up and down movements

• Mini Ferris Wheel operated slowly with clear loading routines

For family-friendly layouts, we can build a full mix of Children's Fairground Rides & Attractions and Small Funfair Rides, positioning them with wide walkways and easy viewing areas so carers can stay close.

Quiet Games And Low-Stimulation Activities

Not every guest wants to ride. Calm, hands-on activities allow people to join in at their own pace. We can provide:

• Traditional Fairground Side Stalls and Games run gently, with no shouting or loud music

• Garden Games such as Giant Chess, Giant Connect 4 and Giant Jenga

• Indoor options from Indoor Fairground Games that can be used with volume turned down

• No Power Needed Games for completely quiet corners

• Table-based fun such as Pool Table, Table Football (Fooseball) and Table Tennis

These activities are ideal as “soft entry” spaces at the start of a session or as a quieter alternative for anyone who decides rides are not for them on the day.

Layout, Quiet Zones And Seating

The way a site is laid out can make a big difference to people who find crowds and noise overwhelming. Our team can help design:

• Clearly signposted quiet zones using Relax & Chill Out Zones

• Seated areas with Picnic Benches where guests can step away for a while

• Wider pathways and one-way flows to avoid bottlenecks

• Spaces for buggies, wheelchairs and mobility aids

• Viewing areas so guests can watch a ride before deciding whether to board

Through Event Furniture & Decor, we can also add gentle lighting and simple visual theming that feels calm rather than intense.

Food, Treats And Gentle Catering Options

Food queues and strong smells can be challenging for some guests, so we plan catering with that in mind. Our Event Catering Solutions and Food Carts & Bars can be positioned carefully, with:

• Shorter queues during quiet hours

• Clear menus and pricing

• Space around serving points

Light touches such as Candy Floss Food Vending Tricycle Hire and Pick & Mix Stand can be placed away from the busiest areas, giving families time to approach and choose in their own time.

Managing Queues And Waiting Times

Many sensory-friendly visitors find long, noisy queues difficult. We can support you in:

• Limiting numbers per session

• Using simple timed slots for the most popular activities

• Adding Queue Busters & Waiting Area Games that are calm and easy to understand

• Providing clear “what happens next” information on boards or printed schedules

Our crew are briefed to speak clearly, give gentle prompts and avoid sudden surprises where possible.

Staff Training, Safety And Reassurance

Every quiet or sensory-friendly session is supported by additional planning and briefing. We cover:

• Extra time for boarding and exiting rides

• Clear communication between ride operators and event organisers

• Options for carers to remain close by throughout

• Flexible approaches where a child needs longer to decide

You can read more about our approach to safe events in How to Ensure the Safety of Your Guests at Your Funfair.

We can also work with your own safeguarding, SEN or inclusion teams so that house rules, visual aids and support plans line up with what families expect.

Indoor And All-Weather Sensory Sessions

Sensory-friendly sessions often work well indoors or under cover, where light and sound can be controlled more precisely. We can create compact layouts that combine:

• Low-noise rides and games from Indoor Funfair Fun

• Calm breakout corners with soft seating

• Softer lighting and flexible timings

With All Weather Funfair Hire solutions, we can adapt plans if the forecast changes so that guests are not caught out by sudden rain or temperature drops.

Who Sensory-Friendly & Quiet Sessions Are For

These sessions are ideal for:

• School groups and SEN units

• Disability charities and support organisations

• Carers’ groups and foster families

• Companies hosting inclusive Company Fun Days | Corporate Events

• Community and parish events that want everyone to feel welcome

Many organisers open their sensory-friendly or quiet session before general opening, using a booked time so families know exactly what to expect.

Planning Your Sensory-Friendly Funfair With We Are Tricycle

Every venue, crowd and brief is different, so we start with a simple conversation about what your guests need. Together we can:

• Shortlist suitable rides, stalls and games

• Decide on sound, light and capacity levels

• Create a site map that includes quiet areas

• Plan staffing, timings and communication

Our team brings long experience of working with schools, charities, councils and private organisers who care about accessibility.

When you are ready to start planning, we can connect your sensory-friendly concept to the right mix of attractions, using ideas from Christmas Fairground Rides, Carnival Games and Music, Arts & Cultural Events where they are helpful. For wider context on where we can operate, you can also explore Areas We Cover.

Sensory-friendly and quiet sessions give many guests a way to enjoy the funfair that feels comfortable, calm and manageable. We are here to help you design and deliver those sessions with care.