NGF is HERE 23-30 May 2026 - Come and play, and grab tickets for special events now!
Presented by

The Sunflower Snug

Sorry, you missed this one!

Times vary : Outside Spaces

Arts & Crafts Family friendly Free SEND Tabletop Video Games Wellbeing
  • Parking
  • Disabled parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilets
  • Disabled toilets
  • Changing places

The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

01603 727 950

Dates/times

Tue 26 May
  • 10am - 4pm
Wed 27 May
  • 10am - 4pm
Thu 28 May
  • 10am - 4pm
Fri 29 May
  • 10am - 4pm
Sat 30 May
  • 10am - 5pm

A quieter space to experience all the fun of the Festival.

We believe in the positive power of gaming, and we want games to be accessible to everyone. The Sunflower Snug is a calm and relaxed space, open to all, that has been specifically designed with the support of SEND specialists to welcome those who may find attending the main Festival challenging.

In The Sunflower Snug, you will find a range of playable games (tabletop and digital), arts and crafts, sensory spaces and aids, advice and guidance from local specialist organisations, and drop-in activities.

Tuesday 26 May

10am-11amThe GruffaloSigned story time with Katie and Paul
11am-2pmKellySigned communication support
10am-4pmUnplugged TotsScreen-free coding activities
10am-4pmNorfolk SENDIASSInformation, advice and guidance

Wednesday 27 May

10am-4pmNorwich Making SpaceLego Printing
10am-4pmNorfolk SENDIASSInformation, advice and guidance

Thursday 28 May

10am-4pmNiky EllisonOrigami and DnD sessions
10am-4pmFamily VoiceInformation, advice and guidance
10am-4pmFrancescaBSL interpreter and Support

Friday 29 May

10am-4pmAlpha InclusionCreate your own board game, design a deck of cards or race origami jumping frogs
10am-4pmAlpha InclusionInformation, advice and guidance

Saturday 30 May

10am-4pmNorwich Making SpaceLego Printing

SEND friendly events

  • A boy smiles while playing an alien inspired boardgame
    10am - 4pm

    The Arena - Relaxed Day

    Curated specifically for those with SEND, families and friends and those interested in learning more about supporting SEND, the Relaxed Day will be a bit quieter, a bit more spaced out, and content is tailored to SEND activities, education and industry practice.

    SEND
    Family friendly
    The Arena
    Free
    Arts & Crafts
    Retro
    Tabletop
    Sports & Exercise
    Video Games
    Wellbeing
    Industry
    Drop-in
  • Multiple drop-in sessions

    Unplugged Tots

    Hands on, play based activities where children explore STEAM and coding through creativity and imagination - all screen-free.

    Activity
    For kids
    Free
    Arts & Crafts
    Wellbeing
  • Photograph of Nicci Rossini sitting in a garden smiling.
    10am - 10.40am

    Effective Learning Through Games - Emotions

    How Can We Stop 'Catching' Each Other's Emotions During Meltdowns? This workshop explores how emotion cards and game mechanics, practical tips and tools can keep everyone in the family calmer during the difficult times.

    SEND
    Family friendly
    Workshop
    Wellbeing
  • 12.30pm - 1.10pm

    Effective Learning Through Games - Social Skills

    How Can Families Rehearse Social Skills That Feel Natural? This workshop aims to share how you can help your child build their confidence and social relationship skills through tabletop games.

    SEND
    Family friendly
    Workshop
    Tabletop
    Activity
  • Times vary

    Game Design and Creation with Playlab.ai

    See how the free “no code” platform Playlab.ai can be used to quickly make customised text-based adventure games or support your own game IRL game design ideas.

    SEND
    Free
    Video Games
    Workshop
  • 10am & 2pm

    How to Make a Game in Under 1 Hour

    This workshop will introduce you to the world of games design, looking at how professionals make their games fun and engaging. You’ll learn about some of the jobs available, how to playtest games and how to make your own.

    Workshop
    Family friendly
    Tabletop
    SEND
    Activity

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