Upcoming Events
Looking for inclusive, accessible, and fun activities over the summer holidays? ⚽🎾🚴♂️
Smile Through Sport is offering an amazing lineup of summer activities for children, young people, and adults with SEND running from 20th July through 30th August 2026.
Whether you’re looking for frame running, wheelchair sports, boccia, adapted cycling, or outdoor games in National Trust settings, there’s something for everyone!
🌟 Junior Programme Highlights (Ages 4+)
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Outdoor Games: Gibside & Crook Hall / Souter Lighthouse (FREE)
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Multi-Sport: Cramlington, Sunderland, Hexham & Newcastle
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Athletics & Frame Running: Gateshead International Stadium
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Wheelchair Basketball & Tennis: Birtley Leisure Centre
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Fun Sessions (Soft Play & Sensory Room): Cedars Academy, Gateshead
🌟 Adult Programme Highlights (Ages 18+)
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Adapted Cycling: Newburn Activity Centre, Newcastle
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Outdoor Games: Gibside National Trust & Souter Lighthouse
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Multi-Sport: Wallsend, Hexham & Newcastle
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Boccia: Cramlington & North Tyneside
📲 How to Book:
Spaces must be booked in advance! Visit their website or contact the team directly:
👉 Website: www.smilethroughsport.com/whats-on/
📞 Phone: 07934 227 276
📧 Email: info@smilethroughsport.com
#InclusiveSports #DisabilityActivities #SmileThroughSport #SENDSupport #Summer2026
Children can also enjoy archery using safe inflatable equipment. This session runs on Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Brierley site.
For more information or to book a place, email Jo at jo@snapsyorkshire.org.
SNAPS offers friendly, inclusive football sessions for children with additional needs and their siblings, aged 4–16. All abilities are welcome, with a focus on fun! Sessions run every Saturday between 9:30am and 1:30pm at the Broomfield site, with four one-hour classes tailored to different age groups and abilities.
Looking for brilliant, accessible events to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays? Our friends at Square Peg Activities have an unbelievable lineup of themed sessions and day trips planned right through to late August!
From Nerf battles and pizza making to day trips, sensory sessions, and art workshops, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🍕🦁
Key Details:
- 🗓️ When: Running throughout July and August 2026
- 📍 Location: 37-39 Gate Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TR
- 👨👩👧👦 Who: Designed for disabled children and their siblings (Please note: Adults must stay on site)
- 🥪 Extras: Lunch is served at all in-house events! Plus, the Gaming Room, Youth Den, Sensory Room, and Gardens are open during sessions unless stated.
🎟️ Info & Booking: Spaces go quickly, so be sure to secure your spots online!
Book directly here: https://squarepegcharity.simplybook.it/v2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG6eXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU_2Bi8a0hE7CPqs-vQi_YOik5KvX1eTKxPgcFB0snumTzF0Q7ULYR-vTw_aem_r6FW00ubs-TbCyEjT-D7ag#book
The Sensory Place has an incredible lineup of activities planned for Weeks 3 to 6 of the summer holidays! From alpaca visits and surfing to forest school, soft play, and exclusive swimming hires, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the weekly schedules below for dates, times, and activities:
🦙 Week 3 (7th – 9th August): Includes indoor rockpooling, Train Master, exclusive swimming in Washington, Battlekarts, and Anvil Alpaca visits!
🐴 Week 4 (10th – 16th August): Featuring pond dipping at Washington Wildfowl Park, forest school, horse riding, soft play, and gymnastics.
🌊 Week 5 (17th – 21st August): Highlights include York Maze, surfing at South Shields, Moana workshop, Arcade Warehouse, and felt making. 🐐 Week 6 (24th – 29th August): Pygmy goat experiences, summer disco, den building, Supertramps, and much more!
📩 To book or find out more information, drop an email to: Hello@thesensoryplace.net
Smilers for ages 8-18 years on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks. This week Made with Music will be leading fun and interactive singing and music session.
You can book onto the session here.
Made with Music is a charity in Leeds who provide accessible and educational live music experiences for families and young people. They use signing and singing to encourage learning and fun.
This session is for children aged 8-18 and Made with Music encourage everyone to join in to allow each individual to enjoy the personal and social benefits singing brings to a group.
Siblings are welcome. Bookings will close at 4pm on Friday. Enjoy!
Join Pawsitive Action Leeds CIC for their monthly Dog Walking Social, a friendly and disability-inclusive event open to all dog lovers—whether you have a canine companion of your own or just enjoy being around them!
This social walk is a great opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed outdoor setting. The group may also enjoy a picnic together after the stroll, so feel free to bring along your blankets and snacks.
🗓️ Event Details
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Recurring: Last Saturday of every month
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Time: 11:30am
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Location: Kirkstall Abbey (Meet at the Kirkstall Road main entrance)
🐾 Important Information
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Who can attend: All dogs and humans are welcome!
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Cost: Donations are welcomed. Contributions help cover the running costs of PAL CIC, travel costs for volunteers, and the development of future events and training.
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Accessibility: This event is designed to be disability-inclusive.
Siblings Welcome!
📍 Location:
Sensory World
Old Westgate
Dewsbury, WF13 1NB
🗓 When:
Every Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Starting 1st November
✅ For children and young people with SEND or suspected SEND.
Why You’ll Love It
- ✔ Fully accessible facilities
- ✔ Fantastic, friendly staff
- ✔ Inclusive and diverse environment
- ✔ Wide range of engaging activities
- ✔ Safe and secure setting
- ✔ Outdoor garden space
Cost: FREE
Contact for details: Sensory World 07801 065589
Location: Sensory World, Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1NB
Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Start Date: November 1
Join us for FREE inclusive clubs designed for children and young people with SEND or suspected SEND:
- Explorers Club (Ages 0–12)
- Teens Club (Ages 13–25)
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Fully accessible facilities
✔ Friendly, experienced staff
✔ Embracing diversity
✔ Wide range of fun activities
✔ Safe and secure environment
✔ Outdoor garden space
Booking & Details:
Call 07801 065589 for more information
Saturday Stars groups run every Saturday morning during term-time. All groups are suitable for children from their reception year at school up to age 17.
Children are supported to progress towards their own personal goals within our core values: relationships, community, independence, confidence and wellbeing.
At the end of each term children receive a star certificate to celebrate their achievements.
All sessions are for children aged 5-17 years and are £4 per session, with spaces booked for the term and paid monthly. A free taster session is offered for all activities.
If interested, please email: childrensprojects@sheffieldmencap.org.uk or call 0114 2767757
Our family swim sessions are a popular and fun all age activity. We run two sessions on a Saturday afternoon- 3:15pm-4:15pm and 4:15pm-5:15pm. These are available from 10am on the Saturday a week before the session and can fill up fast! You can book in up to 4pm on the Friday before the session.
Click here to book Please enter details of everyone attending. There is the option to donate on booking, but absolutely no pressure to do so.
Swimming lessons
We are able to offer 8 swimming lessons per session with the qualified Bramley Baths swimming teachers. Priority is given to children and young people with Down Syndrome but if there are spaces on the day siblings and other family members can be given a lesson. You can request a lesson in the space on the online booking form.
Please note:-
- Non-swimmers will not be able to swim in the deep end (past the no armbands sign!) in accordance with Bramley’s Health & Safety policy.
- Please do not leave your belongings in cubicles. Please use the lockers provided to allow others to use the cubicles. The communal changing area is also open.
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Our fortnightly football sessions are for children & young people aged 4-16. At the session we split the group and have a younger team and an older team.
Children and young people will need a parent or carer to be present throughout the session.
We have two fabulous coaches – Julie Earl and Iain.
Please click here to book.
Upcoming Special Events Schedule
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🚑 Emergency Services Day
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What: A fantastic, interactive day to meet our local emergency services.
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When: Sunday 26th July 2026
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Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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Cost: Check booking link
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🛥️ WetWheels Boat Trips
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What: Truly accessible, barrier-free boating experiences for families.
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When: Friday 31st July 2026 & Sunday 30th August 2026
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Available Times: 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 4:00pm time slots
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🤠 Toys are Back in Town
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What: A fun, character-filled interactive day.
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When: Sunday 23rd August 2026
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Time: Starts at 11:30am
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🏰 Disney Magic Family Ball
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What: A magical, inclusive family ball full of music, characters, and dance.
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When: Saturday 3rd October 2026
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Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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🎈 Summer Fun Day
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When: Date is currently TBC—keep an eye on the booking link for details!
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How to Book
Spaces are limited for these special excursions and main events, so pre-booking directly through the provider is essential:
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Booking Link: https://www.thespeciallioness.com/events
Please note: These major events are planned, hosted, and managed entirely by The Special Lioness. They are shared on our website on behalf of our network partners.
Looking for inclusive, accessible, and fun activities over the summer holidays? ⚽🎾🚴♂️
Smile Through Sport is offering an amazing lineup of summer activities for children, young people, and adults with SEND running from 20th July through 30th August 2026.
Whether you’re looking for frame running, wheelchair sports, boccia, adapted cycling, or outdoor games in National Trust settings, there’s something for everyone!
🌟 Junior Programme Highlights (Ages 4+)
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Outdoor Games: Gibside & Crook Hall / Souter Lighthouse (FREE)
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Multi-Sport: Cramlington, Sunderland, Hexham & Newcastle
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Athletics & Frame Running: Gateshead International Stadium
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Wheelchair Basketball & Tennis: Birtley Leisure Centre
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Fun Sessions (Soft Play & Sensory Room): Cedars Academy, Gateshead
🌟 Adult Programme Highlights (Ages 18+)
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Adapted Cycling: Newburn Activity Centre, Newcastle
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Outdoor Games: Gibside National Trust & Souter Lighthouse
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Multi-Sport: Wallsend, Hexham & Newcastle
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Boccia: Cramlington & North Tyneside
📲 How to Book:
Spaces must be booked in advance! Visit their website or contact the team directly:
👉 Website: www.smilethroughsport.com/whats-on/
📞 Phone: 07934 227 276
📧 Email: info@smilethroughsport.com
#InclusiveSports #DisabilityActivities #SmileThroughSport #SENDSupport #Summer2026
Looking for brilliant, accessible events to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays? Our friends at Square Peg Activities have an unbelievable lineup of themed sessions and day trips planned right through to late August!
From Nerf battles and pizza making to day trips, sensory sessions, and art workshops, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🍕🦁
Key Details:
- 🗓️ When: Running throughout July and August 2026
- 📍 Location: 37-39 Gate Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TR
- 👨👩👧👦 Who: Designed for disabled children and their siblings (Please note: Adults must stay on site)
- 🥪 Extras: Lunch is served at all in-house events! Plus, the Gaming Room, Youth Den, Sensory Room, and Gardens are open during sessions unless stated.
🎟️ Info & Booking: Spaces go quickly, so be sure to secure your spots online!
Book directly here: https://squarepegcharity.simplybook.it/v2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG6eXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU_2Bi8a0hE7CPqs-vQi_YOik5KvX1eTKxPgcFB0snumTzF0Q7ULYR-vTw_aem_r6FW00ubs-TbCyEjT-D7ag#book
Our fortnightly football sessions are for children & young people aged 4-16. At the session we split the group and have a younger team and an older team.
Children and young people will need a parent or carer to be present throughout the session.
We have two fabulous coaches – Julie Earl and Iain.
Please click here to book.
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Looking for brilliant, accessible events to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays? Our friends at Square Peg Activities have an unbelievable lineup of themed sessions and day trips planned right through to late August!
From Nerf battles and pizza making to day trips, sensory sessions, and art workshops, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🍕🦁
Key Details:
- 🗓️ When: Running throughout July and August 2026
- 📍 Location: 37-39 Gate Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TR
- 👨👩👧👦 Who: Designed for disabled children and their siblings (Please note: Adults must stay on site)
- 🥪 Extras: Lunch is served at all in-house events! Plus, the Gaming Room, Youth Den, Sensory Room, and Gardens are open during sessions unless stated.
🎟️ Info & Booking: Spaces go quickly, so be sure to secure your spots online!
Book directly here: https://squarepegcharity.simplybook.it/v2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawG6eXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU_2Bi8a0hE7CPqs-vQi_YOik5KvX1eTKxPgcFB0snumTzF0Q7ULYR-vTw_aem_r6FW00ubs-TbCyEjT-D7ag#book
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Description: An informal group for parent-carers to discuss a monthly book and enjoy a bit of ‘me-time’.
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Date/Time: Every Monday (Starting 2nd February), 10:00am – 11:00am.
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Location: Grace House, Bardolph Drive, Sunderland, SR5 2DE.
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Contact: 0191 435 2088 | info@gracehouse.co.uk