YOU ARE SAFE HERE. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. YOU CAN BE YOURSELF HERE.
At Axeology, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, accepted and comfortable being themselves.
We don't judge. We don't discriminate. And we don't believe anyone should ever feel they have to hide who they are or explain why they are different.
Whether you're LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, living with a physical disability, struggling with anxiety, or simply someone who has sometimes felt they don't quite fit in, we want you to know something:
YOU BELONG HERE.
🧡 NEURODIVERSITY – BE YOURSELF, ALWAYS
This one is particularly close to our hearts.
As parents to a neurodivergent daughter, we understand that the world isn't always an easy place to navigate. We understand some of the struggles, the worries and, perhaps most importantly, the fear of being judged by others.
So we want to make something very clear:
AT AXEOLOGY, WE WILL NEVER JUDGE YOU.
If you need to wear your ear defenders, wear them with pride.
If you need to stim, stim away.
If you need to take five minutes, take five minutes.
If the music is too loud and you need it turned down, we'll turn it down. Honestly, we don't mind.
If you need instructions explained differently, a little extra time, or just want to know what to expect before you arrive, please tell us.
You don't need to apologise, explain yourself or feel embarrassed about asking for what you need.
We want you to enjoy yourself, feel comfortable and be able to join in your own way.
One thing we say in our family is:
"DON'T LET YOUR STRUGGLE BECOME YOUR IDENTITY."
Your diagnosis, your challenges or the things you find difficult do not define who you are. You are so much more than that.
And we want Axeology to be somewhere you can come, have fun, be yourself and make some brilliant memories.
❤️ PHYSICAL DISABILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY
We want to be honest and open about our venue because we believe everyone deserves to know what to expect before visiting us.
Our venue is on the first floor, and unfortunately there is currently no lift or stairlift available. This means that access to our venue involves using stairs.
We recognise that this creates a barrier for some people with physical disabilities or mobility difficulties, and we are genuinely sorry that we cannot currently offer step-free access.
We would never want anyone to arrive feeling disappointed or put in an uncomfortable position because they didn't know about the stairs beforehand.
However, please don't assume that you cannot be part of the Axeology experience.
If you have a disability, use a wheelchair, have limited mobility or need someone to support you, please get in touch with us before booking. We will always be happy to have an honest conversation about the venue, your individual needs and what may be possible.
We don't care if you bring your carer. We don't care if you need extra help. We don't care if you can't throw an axe.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO THROW AN AXE TO BE PART OF THE FUN.
We want you involved, included and enjoying yourself in whatever way works for you.
We will always do everything reasonably possible to help make your experience a positive one, while being honest about the limitations of our building and what we can safely accommodate.
🌈 LGBTQ+ – LOVE IS LOVE
Everyone is welcome at Axeology, regardless of who you love, how you identify or how you choose to express yourself.
We believe everyone deserves respect, kindness and the freedom to be themselves without fear of judgement.
Discrimination, bullying and unkind behaviour have no place here.
Come as you are. Bring your friends, your family, your partner or whoever makes you happy.
You are welcome here.
🤝 KINDNESS COSTS NOTHING
We ask everyone who visits Axeology to treat others with kindness and respect.
We want our venue to be somewhere people can laugh, make memories, try something new and feel accepted.
We won't always get everything perfect, but we will always listen, learn and try to do better.
If you have an idea about how we can make your visit more comfortable, accessible or enjoyable, please tell us. We'd genuinely love to hear from you.
🧡 OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We promise to listen.
We promise to be understanding.
We promise to treat you as an individual.
We promise not to judge you.
And above all, we promise that you will always be welcome at Axeology.
BE YOURSELF. BE PROUD. YOU BELONG HERE.
With love,
The Axeology Team 🧡
Aim Big. Throw Bold. Be Yourself.