Leisure centres are introducing quieter hours to create a calmer environment for visitors.
The new sessions are now in place at Basingstoke Aquadrome and Tadley Health and Fitness Centre, operated by Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust.
The aim is to make facilities more accessible for individuals with sensory processing difficulties, autism, and other neurodiverse needs.
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Luke Charlton, contract manager for BDCLT, said: "While these quieter, more relaxed sessions are open to all customers, this small timetable change at our facilities could make a huge difference to the lives of people with neurodiversity needs, making our centres a truly inclusive environment where people can enjoy their health and wellbeing experience."
During these hours, music will be turned off in the gym and pool areas, lighting will be dimmed or switched off, and Tannoy announcements will be minimised.
Sarah Berne, national active wellbeing manager for Serco Leisure, said: "Studies show that around 5-16 per cent of the population have sensory processing difficulties.
"That’s a huge group of people, who may be put off attending leisure facilities as the environments could create feelings of anxiety, discomfort or fear.
"By making a simple change, we’re making our centres more accessible and more welcoming, which fits into the active wellbeing strategy we launched last year."
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