03/09/2026
🎡 FOR THE FIRST TIME – A PUBLIC SEND SESSION AT NEATH GREAT FAIR 🎡
For the first time ever, we’re pleased to offer a dedicated SEND session open to the general public at Neath Great Fair.
📅 Sunday 13th September
⏰ 12pm–2pm
During these two hours, the fair will operate in a quieter, calmer and more sensory-friendly environment, helping children, young people and adults who may find the usual sights and sounds of a busy fairground overwhelming.
🔇 No music
📢 No microphones or announcements *(except when needed for important safety or emergency announcements)
💡 Reduced lighting and flashing effects
🎡 Rides and attractions operating in a calmer environment
The session is designed to make the fair more accessible and enjoyable for people with additional and sensory needs, giving them the opportunity to experience the fun of Neath Great Fair alongside their families, parents and carers.
For many years, Neath Great Fair has had a longstanding tradition of opening free of charge on Friday morning for a private SEND session, with local additional needs pupils from local schools invited to attend. This will continue as usual this year.
However, those invitations aren’t dealt with by ourselves, meaning schools from further afield can sometimes miss out on the opportunity. And, being a school session, it doesn't give children and young people the opportunity to enjoy the quieter fairground environment alongside their own families.
Sunday’s public SEND session is an additional opportunity that we’re delighted to introduce this year, opening the sensory-friendly experience to everyone who may benefit from it.
❤️ Please help us spread the word. If you know somebody who could benefit from this session, tag them or let them know. We really don’t want anybody to miss out.
