Recreation Directory

Provides support to families with children with any type of additional need from a very early stage. Offers services that covers a wide range of activities with children of every age and ability, including pre-school services, activities clubs, youth clubs, sports clubs and weekend and holiday respite, also Sunday morning “stay and play”. A place where Children can develop, learn and have fun, in a safe and friendly environment that caters for their special needs.

Provides play and recreational opportunities for children and young people with learning disabilities and support in acquiring social skills. Also gives parents and families respite and support.

Short Break Opportunities: ‘Me Time’ short breaks are for children and young people with disabilities and their families and can be anything from a couple of hours to over night stays. They are designed to give children and young people with disabilities enjoyable experiences that contribute to their personal and social development, as well as enabling parents and families to have a break from their caring responsibilities.

In an autism and learning disability friendly environment; lights and sound on low, freedom to move around the cinema, bring your own food and drink. For screenings at participating cinemas please go to website.

This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. Terms and Conditions of use apply.

A website for children and young people to find out about fun things to do in their local area, the latest news and weather, to laugh and joke or chat on chat pages.

The South of England's hands-on interactive science and technology centre. Plus the UK's largest capacity digital Planetarium!

A registered charity dedicated to the provision of riding tuition and therapy to adults and children with all kinds of disabilities and special needs.

A recreational facility for disabled children, their families, friends, schools and groups.

Theme Park and part of the Merlin Group.

Parent comment: "Very understanding when it comes to issuing exit passes and complimentary carer's passes"

We offer group days (all ages and abilties), family days (all ages and abilities) and outward bound days (HFA and AS for 8-13 and 13+). Open in all holidays (excluding Christmas) and open to term time bookings by groups/schools.

From 10am to midday every Saturday during term time. The club is for children with special needs (up to age 11) and their brothers and sisters. The children can play in the soft play room, multi-sensory room, the library and we have art activity and 'film of the week'. Outside we have bikes, scooters and footballs in large playgrounds with climbing play equipment and an adventure playground 'ship'. All children have to be accompanied by a parent/carer. At 11am we also have two half hour play sessions in our hydrotherapy pool.

Hosted by The Hampshire Autistic Society at the Harbour Lights Picture House in Southampton. During the film, low lights are left on inside the auditorium, the volume of the soundtrack is reduced and you are free to move around and make a noise. Small groups are able to make bookings but this MUST be booked (please call 07760 764 050). Tickets cost £3 for everyone (there are no concessions or free tickets for support workers). Films shown on selected times and dates.

A family theme park located in the New forest, Hampshire. "They run a wonderful system for disabled visitors who will find queing for rides a challenge including guests with Aspergers and Autism". You'll need to contact the park nurse who provides an arm band so that the disabled guest and their carers can skip queues.

Held on the last Friday of each month from 7 to 9.30pm

Activities include: going out for meals, pub visits, cinema, bowling, cricket, take-aways with dvd’s, BBQ’s, etc.

Offers short breaks to disabled children. Drop & shop at weekends

Play equipment for under 5's including special needs equipment

Special & Additional needs children welcome

Trampolines, Inflatables, Ball Pond play area. Additional needs welcome some exclusive sessions

Special needs children welcome to all sessions in music & dance also Sensory Classes.

Loans toys to all ages with additional needs, including sensory & tactile.

Poets Corner & Riverside Children's Centre, Canterbury Tel: 01227 479447

Seashell Children's Centre, Sheerness Tel: 01795 667070

Newlands Children's Centre, Ramsgate Tel: 01843 595110

Millmead Children's Centre, Margate Tel: 01843280555

Games and activities for children aged 7+ who have learning difficulties. Our new "Wheels for All" Centre provides an inclusive sporting and leisure opportunity for people of all ages in the area local to the sports facility, and from the wider Wakefield area.

We offer a broad range of adapted bikes especially suited for people with disabilities and differing needs, who may experience difficulties in riding conventional cycles.

We are currently running open sessions on the 2nd Saturday of every month between 10.00 am and 12.00, and hope there will soon be more frequent opportunities for groups to access the bikes.

Sports and leisure club for yound people with a ASD or SEN. Runs two evenings a week.

Jump Space provides trampolining, rebound therapy, play and sensory activities in a safe and accesible environment designed specifically for the use of children and young people with a disability. Their largest user group is people with ASD
Parent recommendation "My son goes every Friday night, he has several badges now for trampolining & his balance & co ordination have improved no end"

The aim is to provide sport and physical activity in a fully inclusive, supportive and non-judgemental environment, allowing equal access to all young people and adults to sport, health and leisure activities. They positively promote inclusion and work hard to allow often disadvantaged groups (especially those with severe and complex multiple disabilities) the same opportunities as their peers.

Parent recommendation "They offer fantastic school holiday activity weeks and run mid week after school activities and a Saturday Club (dance drama & fitness), and a mini CADS during half terms. Thanks to them my son has tried a lot of different sports and activities he would normally not get to try. "

A UK Wide directory to share information and to increase awareness of footballing opportunities for disabled people.

It is a none profit making, charitable venture, which was designed as a resource for those involved or wanting to get involved in disability football.

Nobody wants to cause their child to feel alarmed or in danger and the truth is that many mainstream activities such as catching public transport, going out for a meal or watching a film at your local cinema can sometimes not be conducive with the needs of people with autism.
People with autism have varying levels of sensitivity and it isn’t something that is widely understood.
By making small accommodations, families who otherwise have to segregate activities between their children (who do and do not have autism) can experience something together, as a unit, and everyone can enjoy and get value out of it.

Produced in association with the world famous Pineapple Performing Arts School in London and the students of Hillingdon Manor School, “STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION” demonstrates that making progress for those affected by autism through dance is achievable.

Every child is different but experts agree that early intervention helps with development and dance aids children with autism. Dance and exercise can also help them connect more with others.

Set up in 2008, Local Motion Dance Company is a dance class specifically designed for young people with disabilities. They meet every Thursday 5-6pm at the YMCA where they improvise movements to create, learn & enjoy dance pieces that they perform at local events such as the Barry Waterfront, V Factor and Vale Dance Show. The tutors Sophie Squires & Sam Barnett are fully qualified and inspire the dancers to express themselves through dance.
Contact: Linda Ruston

The Disability Sports Wales programme has been established between the Sports Council for Wales, Federation of Disability Sport Wales and 22 Local Authorities. Simon Jones is the Vale of Glamorgan's Disability Sports Wales Development Officer.

Helping with performance, coaching and volunteering; Simon promotes quality community sports and physical activities opportunities for those with disabilities.

We are a high energy Karate Academy that teaches concentration, confidence and self-control through a teaching system that has been developed over 35 years. There are many children with the group on the Autistic Spectrum (Karate is perfect in that what is required is clear cut) and with ADHD.

The Chief Instructors of the Wrexham Academy have a 14 year old son with Asperger's Syndrome and is close to reaching his Black Belt!

Located in woodland on the Resort’s grounds, this exciting development features both high and low ropes courses, bridges, walkways, and challenging obstacles plus a freefall 'Power Fan' jump

"We took 20 disabled children, mostly autistic, to this. The staff are amazing, really understand our children and experienced in working with special needs. They were patient and so flexible. We've been twice and the care we receive is outstanding" Cath, Thrive Cardiff

At Ezeeeplay we provide an “access for all” indoor activity and soft play facilities that encourages children to develop through play, both physically and mentally whilst being free from inappropriate risk. Everyone has the right to play, even adults and our aim is to make the play experience something that the whole family can enjoy. We hold dedicated SEN sessions every Sunday morning.

This playground is free and provides an inclusive environment for children and young people to play, learn and socialise. The outdoor environment allows children and young people to engage in imaginative and risky play whilst experiencing new opportunities using the equipment.

"My son is 3 1/2yrs old with severe autism and he loves it. There are lots of different activities including sensory items and a nature garden."

They have 3 pools and a water slide, outside play areas, entertainment arcade and is central to most attractions.

"From our point of view our boys adore it there the staff have never batted an eye over screaming throwin and any negative behaviour. When we book they allow us to pick the area of the park we want and as we have been going 3 years now they try and get us in the same caravan each time. We would highly recommend it."

A busy mountain centre, however there is a lovely park in the middle of the forest. My daughters' favourite is the one mile nature trail which has tactile slate pictures and models of animals to look out for. The trail runs through the woods and past a lovely river. There are also other lovely walks if you fancy more than a one mile amble. They have a cafe and out of season you can use their meeting room free of charge if you wanted some privacy.

This is a relaxing place to take Autistic children as there are lots of tactile features.
My daughter's favourite is the glass bottle tunnel and the mole tunnel.

This small rural park is in a small village near Pwllheli.It has one access point and is set well away from the road

This park is totally enclosed by bowling greens a football pitch and a nature garden. It has one access point and is ideal if you are worried about children running on to roads

Set within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Bluestone boasts luxury accommodation in lodges, cottages and studios. The Bluestone village features shops, restaurants, a pub, wine store and a superb spa, plus two of Pembrokeshire’s premier leisure facilities: the Adventure Centre and the Blue Lagoon water park.

Leisure facilities for special needs children in the locality. We have a specific indoor area for physical activity, sensory, computer and television rooms, an art and craft area, cooking sessions sweet and savoury, reading, listening to music and sing alongs

Offering children the chance for play, experimenting and learning in an environment that is safe, spacious and stimulating. Play areas provide opportunities for creative and active play, and for relaxation and recharging in our quite areas and café. Reduced entrance fee for children with autism.

Pan Disability Football Club for children. We currently have around 30 children who we train - many on the spectrum. We train in Pontypridd on Saturdays between 12pm until 1pm for under 12s and 1pm until 2pm for under 16s.

A support group set up and run by parents of special needs children. It offers a protective arena where disabled children and their siblings can play in a non-judgemental, supported environment. All children are welcomed, involved, supported and viewed as equals. We meet weekly and throughout the holidays offering an alternative environment to inclusive play. We organise activities and social events that ensure parents get to meet other families who are in the same situation and facing the same challenges. Our group offers parents and their disabled children a chance to access activities without the fear of prejudice.

Trampolining and rebound therapy for children and adults with any type of special needs or disability.

Recommended by a parent "Extremely Autism friendly. Have weekly SEN sessions on Saturdays - they are very tolerant -also tolerant outside the SEN sessions with encouraging children to swim

A charity that aims to make cycling accessible to all. It has a large range of specialised bikes, accessible routes, trained staff and volunteers who can assist anyone to cycle. They also have a wide range of specialist trikes and accessories enabling people of all ages and abilities to cycle. Disabled persons new to cycling are offered an initial assessment.

Committed to supporting children's right to play and believe that society has a duty to ensure children have access to quality play opportunities. Their fabulous services include a Scrapstore -a HUGE Aladdin's cave where waste and surplus materials collected from local firms and factories are available, eg. paper, card, fabric, tubes, tiles, and sticky backed plastic. Art & Craft materials - at low, low prices from paint to paper, modroc to marbling ink. Equipment to hire - badge making machines, parachutes, bubble machine etc. and Information services - newsletter, ideas sheets, books, workshops etc.

"It is my aim to ensure that everybody at Cardiff International Pool is working towards delivering an outstanding service that will make you want to visit again and again" - Simon Hughes, General Manager. Full of great facilities including a leisure pool, lazy river, creche, cafe bar and a 50m olympic pool.

A play & support centre, designed as a giant log cabin, provides day care & supervised play for children & young people with any special need.

A playsite with dedicated use for children and young people with disabilities or special needs - for their families, carers, respite groups and special schools. It has picnic areas and gazebos for shade and shelter, an extensive pathway for bikes, play vehicles and wheelchairs. It has giant sandpits, a play house, swings, roundabout, slides and a football pitch. There is also a gated, robust water play area with grassy banks and a shaded bench - for paddling, play & peace.

Find us 1/2 mile from Wotton-under-Edge, on the B4060 Dursley Road. If leaving Wotton, the play site is on the right, by the lay-by. For SatNav, please use postcode GL12 7PA

PLEASE NOTE you need to join Bournestream before you can attend. Call Jinny Rawlings on 01531 820693 and leave her your full name, address and telephone number.

A holiday park in Cornwall surrounded by 35 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens, mature woodland and still water lakes, Hengar Manor nestles in the heart of the North Cornwall countryside.

The autism friendly holiday specialist in the UK

Pathways 4 All arrange activities for children with disabilities/ additional needs and their families. They have a regular GR84ALL Youth Club and also host family fun days and parties.

Contact Lynn.

The ideal family and childrens day out. Great Indoor and Outdoor Activities including: Animal petting, Train Safari, Soft Play, Trampolines, Bouncy Castles and more. Lots of open space and activities for children of all abilities and staff are extremely helpful

Birthday Parties ...Charity Events... Fetes...Fairs... Weddings
Our Play Bus is great fun and ideal for any event . Fully equipped with soft play including slide, ball pit , piano mat , interactive games , music and much much more .
The only 'Play Centre On Wheels'

Daisy Chain is a unique charity that addresses the needs of children on the autism spectrum and their families

The charity, which was established in 2003, provides a range of services, including support and activity groups for the whole family from the 5.5 acre farm in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees. Autism has a huge impact on the whole family so Daisy Chain takes into account the needs of the child, parents, carers and siblings.

The Disability Sports Wales programme has been established between the Sports Council for Wales, Federation of Disability Sport Wales and 22 Local Authorities. Mark Foster is Monmouthshire's Disability Sports Wales Development Officer.

Helping with performance, coaching and volunteering; Mark promotes quality community sports and physical activities opportunities for those with disabilities.

The Disability Sports Wales programme has been established between the Sports Council for Wales, Federation of Disability Sport Wales and 22 Local Authorities. Shelley Jones is Rhondda Cynon Tafs Disability Sports Wales Development Officer.

Helping with performance, coaching and volunteering; Shelley promotes quality community sports and physical activities opportunities for those with disabilities.