Support in your area

We have a range of dedicated places and activities for people with complex disabilities, including deafblindness. There’s also a range of online activities available, including Sense Virtual Buddies, exercise and craft sessions, and activities for siblings and young carers.

For help in Scotland please contact Sense Scotland.

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  • Outdoor Activity Days | Exeter

    About the activity Come and have a go at some outdoor activities this summer! We will be offering two days where children can get involved…

    Location
    Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Inclusive Watersports | Bristol

    About the activity Come and have fun on the water this summer with our inclusive watersports activities! Have a go at sailing or canoeing with…

    Location
    All Aboard Watersports
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Football, 3-6 years old

    What is it? Sensory Football offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play football in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    The Stour Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3
  • Sensory Football, 6-15 years old

    What is it? Sensory Football offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play football in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    The Stour Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3
  • Collage and Zine workshop

    Join artist Fae Kilburn for a collage and zine making workshop, there will be different materials for you to decorate your concertina style zine. You…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Movement Space 0-8yrs | Inclusive Dance

    Express your interest in joining us for a special event with Sensory Movement Space where the family can join in for an inclusive dance session!…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Exploration | Birmingham Summer Term

    Our Sensory Exploration sessions explore a new theme each week, to engage all the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Half Term Visual Arts Session – Cyanotype Workshop

    Join our Resident Visual Artist at Sense College Loughborough to learn how to create cyanotype prints. Cyanotype printing is an alternative photographic process, also known…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Half Term Visual Arts Session – Print Making

    Join our Resident Visual Artist at Sense College Loughborough to learn how to print on fabric, and create your very own tea towel or draw…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • 18+ Sensory Tennis | Maple Cross

    Sensory Tennis offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and engaging way that is…

    Location
    87 Denham Way, Maple Cross
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Job Club | Loughborough Library

    We’re bringing our Job Club out into the community! For one Monday a month we will be hosting our Job Club at Loughborough Library in…

    Location
    Loughborough Library, LE11 3DU
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Barnet, Victoria Recreation Ground

    Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst you stay active. Taking part in this activity will help you…

    Location
    New Barnet Leisure Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Sound Seekers with Orchestra of the Swan | Birmingham Spring 2024

    Sense Sound Seekers featuring Orchestra of the Swan is an accessible music workshop, led by one of Sense’s musicians accompanied by guest musicians from…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Sound Seekers | Birmingham Spring 2024

    Sense Sound Seekers is an accessible one on one music session, led by one of Senses musicians, exploring instruments, sound and creative expression. The aim…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Orchestra of the Swan Community Music Sessions

    Join us at the Buzz Theatre, Sense TouchBase Pears, for a truly enchanting musical experience with The Orchestra of the Swan! This event is designed…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Plashet Park, East Ham

    Active Newham are leading sensory walks. Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst you stay active. Taking part…

    Location
    Plashet Park
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Central Park, East Ham

    Active Newham are leading sensory walks. Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst you stay active. Taking part…

    Location
    Central Park
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • 18+ Sensory Tennis | Newham, East Ham Leisure Centre

    About the activity This sensory tennis offers the opportunity for adults with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and…

    Location
    East Ham Leisure Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Tales from the Shed by Chickenshed | Loughborough

    Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive and interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as…

    Location
    Sense College and Hub Loughborough, Radmoor Road, Loughborough, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Tales from the Shed by Chickenshed | Birmingham

    Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive and interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Community Yarn Bomb Sessions | Birmingham

    In celebration of Deafblind Awareness week (June 24th to June 30th) we invite you to join us for Yarnbombing Workshops. Make beautiful pieces of textile art to…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Birmingham Pan Disability Job Fair – Employers

    Book your place to exhibit at Birmingham’s annual Pan Disability Job Fair At Sense, we have a vision of a world where no one, no…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Spring holiday session 5-8 Years Birmingham

    Join us for a family fun session for some Spring themed fun! There will be a range of themed sensory activities for all the family;…

    Location
    Sense Touchbase Pears
    Date
    2 April 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Spring holiday session |Birmingham 0-4

    Join us for a family fun session for some spring themed fun! There will be a range of themed sensory activities for all the family;…

    Location
    Sense Touchbase Pears
    Date
    3 April 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Easter Egg Hunt – Northamptonshire

    What is it? Join us for an easter egg hunt around Barnwell Country Park in Northamptonshire. Find all the hidden eggs and return for a…

    Location
    Barnwell Country Park, Northamptonshire
    Date
    12 April 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Easter Egg Hunt

    What is it? Join us for an easter egg hunt around The Nest in Norwich. Find all the hidden eggs and return for a sensory…

    Location
    The Nest, Norwich
    Date
    11 April 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Boulder UK Social | Preston

    About the activity Join our Boulder UK community for a small, relaxed biweekly, adult bouldering social.  Bouldering is a great way to get active, develop confidence…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Birmingham Pan Disability Job Fair – job seekers

    We’re back in Birmingham 14 and 15 May for our annual Pan Disability Job Fair! At Sense, we have a vision of a world…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Stadium Tour – Northampton Saints

    What is it? A tour around the Northampton Saints RFC stadium. This activity is accessible to wheelchairs. Who’s it for? This activity is for anyone…

    Location
    Northampton Saints
    Date
    13 March 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Aqua Sensory Disco

    About the activity: *Important* Due to high demand, we ask that you only book on one disco per month to allow other families to access…

    Location
    New Barnet Leisure Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Yarn bombing drop in workshops | Loughborough

    In celebration of Deafblind Awareness week (June 24th to June 30th) we invite you to join us in a series of Yarnbombing Workshops by Gather,…

    Location
    LE11 3BS
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Half term Valentines Party | Bristol

    Join us for our valentines themed hearty and arty valentines party.  During this event, we will be creating and exploring sensory crafts such as; making…

    Date
    14 February 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Exploration | St Anne`s Park Children`s Centre-Summer Term

    Our Sensory Exploration sessions explore a new theme each week, to engage all the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Supported Learning Courses | Loughborough

    Sense believes everybody should have the opportunity to learn. Together with Sport4Life we’re providing accessible online courses with face to face support available covering a…

    Location
    Sense Hub Loughborough, LE11 3BS
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Sport College Competition Programme

    What is it? The Sensory Sport College Competition Programme is run in partnership with AOC Sport and provides PMLD learners who may not normally travel…

    Location
    Online - Zoom
    Date
    27 February 2024 - 21 May 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Sensory Dance

    What is it? Families can join us for a fun sensory dance experience. The session will include lots of sensory pieces of equipment, upbeat music…

    Location
    Toftwood Village Hall
    Date
    30 May 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Sensory Dance

    What is it? Families can join us for a fun sensory dance experience. The session will include various sensory pieces of equipment, upbeat music and…

    Location
    Pyramid Community Centre, Peterborough
    Date
    2 April 2024 - 28 May 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Flag Fen

    What is it? This activity gives you free access to Flag Fen Archaeological Park at specific times for a self-led sensory walk. You do not…

    Location
    Flag Fen Archaeological Park
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Adult’s Grafham Water Inclusive Activities Day

    What is it? A day event at Grafham water to take part in a variety of different land based activities. Activity selection will be shared…

    Location
    Grafham Water Centre, Huntingdon
    Date
    8 April 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Exploration | Sense Centre Bristol Summer Term

    Our Sensory Exploration sessions explore a new theme each week, to engage all the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Circus Skills | Loughborough

    Enjoy a safe, fun and supportive environment for everyone to learn the art of circus skills. From learning to juggle for the first time to…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Knit and Knatter

    Bring your own projects, chat to others with the same passion, make some items to raise funds for Sense and learn from each other in…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £
  • Sensory Football Rotherham

    What is it? Sensory Football offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play football in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    Rotherham Leisure Complex, Rotherham
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Tennis

    What is it? This sensory tennis offers the opportunity for adults with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and…

    Location
    Desborough Leisure Centre, Kettering
    Date
    5 March 2024 - 26 March 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Football

    What is it? Sensory Football offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play football in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    Pyramid Community Centre, Peterborough
    Date
    11 January 2024 - 28 March 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Messy Play

    Join us for our community Messy Play sessions at Sense TouchBase Pears. Explore the senses through a variety of things such as water, sand, flour,…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3.00
  • Employment Coaching | Loughborough

    What do we do? Our one-to-one employment coaching sessions give you access to personal support from an employment coach. These sessions are for people…

    Location
    Sense Hub Loughborough, LE11 3BS
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Job Club | Virtual

    What is the Virtual Job Club? Our virtual Job Club provides a safe online space for people with complex disabilities to meet and receive…

    Location
    In your own space
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Exploration | Birmingham Spring term

    Our Sensory Exploration sessions explore a new theme each week, to engage all the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Visual Arts Sessions | Loughborough

    Join our Resident Visual Artist at Sense College Loughborough for some creative activities every Tuesday throughout the Spring term. You will be supported through tactile…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Adaptive Skiing for U18s | Exeter

    About the activity These sessions allow children with any disabilities to have a go at skiing on a dry slope. Trained and experienced instructors will…

    Location
    Exeter Ski Club
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Stories | Selly Oak, 5-8yrs, Summer term

    Our sensory stories sessions are a targeted support programme which focus on developing communication skills. We use different textures, sensations and sounds to immerse ourselves…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, B29 6NA
    Date
    24 April 2024 - 24 July 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Yoga | Bristol

    About the activity Join us for an engaging mindful movement session which is accessible to all bodies and abilities, incorporating a mix of movement, breathing,…

    Location
    Sense Centre South West
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Job Club | Loughborough

    What is the Job Club? Our Job Club provides a safe space for people with complex disabilities to meet and receive support with finding work…

    Location
    Sense Hub Loughborough
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Sound Seekers | Birmingham

    Sense Sound Seekers is an accessible one on one music session, led by one of Senses musicians, exploring instruments, sound and creative expression. The aim…

    Location
    Sense TouchBase Pears, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Exploration | Loughborough Summer Term

    Our Sensory Exploration sessions explore a new theme each week, to engage all the senses and develop learning through Play. Children are encouraged to lead…

    Location
    Sense Hub Loughborough, LE11 3BS
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Inclusive Multi-Sport Wakefield

    Our Multi-Sports sessions allow participants to try variety of different sports, activities and games. session run on Tuesday afternoons 1:00pm – 2:00pm and Fridays at…

    Location
    Denhale Active Recreation Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sense BSL Cafes

    Come along to Sense BSL cafe’s to practice BSL that you already know and learn some new signs in a friendly environment at Sense Cafe.

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £
  • Employment Coaching | Virtual

    What do we do? Our virtual one-to-one employment coaching sessions give you access to personal support from an employment coach. These sessions are for…

    Location
    In your own space
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Multi-Sports | Loughborough

    Our Multi-Sports sessions allow participants to try variety of different adapted sports and activities such as tennis, cricket,  fun games and races too. Taking part…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Outdoor Sensory Session

    What is it? Nene Nursery is a brand new accessible nursery based at Nene Park. We have worked with them to organise sessions for individuals…

    Location
    Nene Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, UK
    Date
    25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Adults Outdoor Sensory Session

    What is it? Nene Nursery is a brand new accessible nursery based at Nene Park. We have worked with them to organise sessions for individuals…

    Location
    Nene Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, UK
    Date
    14 March 2024 - 20 June 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Stay and Play

    The stay and play sessions are a great way to enjoy different activities, meet new people and have fun all at the same time. Activities…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3.00
  • Sensory Dance, 8-24 year olds

    About the activity: Sensory dance offers the opportunity for individuals with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to participate in dance in a fun, creative and…

    Location
    Unitas, Barnet Youth Zone
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Stories | Sparkhill, 0-4yrs Summer Term

    Our sensory stories sessions are a targeted support programme which focus on developing communication skills. Each week, we share our favourite texts that have been…

    Location
    Park Road Nursery, B11 4HB
    Date
    25 April 2024 - 18 July 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sense Storytimes

    Join us every other Thursday during term time for a Storytime in the library at Sense TouchBase Pears from 10.30am! You will enjoy different themes…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £
  • Gymnastics | Birmingham

    Our Gymnastics sessions allow participants to use different gymnastics equipment such as trampolines, foam pits, and soft floor based equipment. These relaxed sessions allow participants…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Exercise Through Dance | Zoom

    About this activity: Dance into the weekend every Saturday morning with our live session streamed on Zoom. Have fun whilst getting active, learning new routines…

    Location
    Zoom
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Ice Skating

    A relaxed session where you can turn up and access the ice rink free of charge. 1 carer per person, if you require more please…

    Location
    Planet Ice, Peterborough
    Date
    3 January 2024 - 27 March 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Ice Skating

    A relaxed session where you can turn up and access the ice rink free of charge. 1 carer per person, if you require more please…

    Location
    Planet Ice, Peterborough
    Date
    9 April 2024 - 2 July 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Inclusive Cycling | Bristol

    About the activity Join us at Bristol Cycling Centre for some inclusive cycling! A full range of fully adaptive bikes are available to suit children…

    Location
    Bristol Cycling Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Circus Skills Workshops Wakefield

    Enjoy a safe, fun and supportive environment for everyone to learn the art of circus skills. From learning to juggle for the first time to…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Nature Detectives | Birmingham 0-4yrs Summer Term

    Our Nature Detectives sessions are a targeted support programme which focus on developing interaction skills. Our targeted support programmes run for the full term and…

    Location
    Masefield Community Garden, B31 2HL
    Date
    24 April 2024 - 24 July 2024
    Price
    Free
  • Sensational Tea Party 2023 at Touchbase Pears, Birmingham

    Come and help us make a stir this summer at our Sensational Tea Party. For £5 you will get unlimited tea or coffee and 2…

    Date
    30 August 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Cinema Spectacular | Loughborough 0-8yrs

    Join us for a fun family film afternoon, as we transform our children’s room into a spectacular sensory cinema experience! We’ll be showing Monsters Inc…

    Location
    Sense College and Hub Loughborough, LE11 3BS
    Date
    25 August 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Lee Valley, Waltham Abbey Gardens

    Lee Valley are introducing new walking routes throughout our open spaces which will include sensory highlights points throughout the route. Sensory walks allow you to…

    Location
    Waltham Abbey Gardens
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walk – Lee Valley, Gunpowder Park

    Lee Valley are introducing new walking routes throughout our open spaces which will include sensory highlights points throughout the route. Sensory walks allow you to…

    Location
    Gunpowder Park
    Date
    26 September 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Animal Park Family Visit | North Wales

    Join us for an exciting day out to Greenacres Animal Park – a fun filled experience for all the family! Guided by Sense staff,…

    Location
    Greenacres Animal Park, CH5 2AS
    Date
    11 August 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Walks: Training Workshop

    What are Sensory Walks? Sensory walks allow you to use your senses to connect with your surroundings whilst being active. At Sense, we have developed…

    Location
    Zoom
    Date
    16 October 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Sensory Dance

    About the activity: Sensory dance offers the opportunity for children with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to participate in dance in a fun, creative and…

    Location
    South Grove Community Centre, Peterborough
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Seated Yoga | Birmingham

    Our seated yoga classes are a fun and friendly, low-impact way to keep active. Calm the mind and move the body, gently following the instructions…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3.00
  • Seated Yoga | Telephone

    Our seated yoga classes are a fun and friendly, low-impact way to keep active. Calm the mind and move the body, gently following the instructions…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • 18+ Sensory Tennis – Burnt Oak Leisure Centre, London

    About the activity: Sensory Tennis offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    Burnt Oak Leisure Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Inclusive Dance – Rothwell

    A fun and inclusive dance class, incorporating a range of music and dance styles. A gentle and easy way to get moving, engaging both…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £3.00
  • What the ladybird heard | Park Road (0-4yrs)

    Join us for some sensory fun as we explore  the story of ‘what the ladybird heard’ by Julia Donaldson! We’ll be sharing this wonderful tale,…

    Location
    Park road nursery, B11 4HB
    Date
    1 June 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Garden Themed Craft

    Join us to kick start half term here at Sense TouchBase Pears as part of National Children’s Gardening Week. We will be making crafts inspired…

    Date
    30 May 2023
    Price
    £3.00
  • The Big Green Day

    Come and join in The Big Green Day with Riverside Performing Arts & their generous friends Be Bold Be Birmingham. Have some fun about learning…

    Date
    1 June 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Seated Dance | Telephone

    Sense Active and Step Change Studios are delivering a gentle and friendly seated dance class, delivered via telephone. Participants can develop physical skills such as…

    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Tennis | Exeter

    About the activity Sensory Tennis offers the opportunity for people with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to play tennis in a more sensory and engaging…

    Location
    Wonford Community and Learning Centre
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Sensory Dance | Loughborough

    A fun and inclusive dance class, incorporating a range of music and dance styles. A gentle and easy way to get moving, engaging both…

    Location
    Sense Hub Loughborough
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Seated Pilates | Telephone

    Join our fun and friendly pilates class for a low-impact way to keep active in your own home. Calm the mind and move the body…

    Location
    In your own space
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Rock Climbing | Loughborough

    Our rock climbing sessions are the perfect opportunity for those looking for a bit of adventure alongside their exercise. This activity offers rock climbing sessions…

    Location
    Loughborough
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    £5.00
  • Movement with Imagination | Telephone

    This Telephone session takes place every Tuesday 11.00am – 12.00pm. With elements of drama, movement and mindfulness, this class offers the chance to exercise both…

    Location
    In your own space
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Drumming To Music | Zoom

    Enjoy moving to upbeat music whilst practicing your drumming skills using wooden spoons, pens, or whatever you have at home! This session can be completed…

    Location
    In your own space
    Date
    12 May 2023
    Price
    Free
  • Children’s Inclusive Dance | Bristol

    About the activity This session offers the opportunity for children with complex disabilities and sensory impairments to participate in dance in a fun, creative and…

    Location
    Sense Centre South West
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free
  • Inclusive Climbing | Bristol

    About the activity Come and have a  go at Clip ‘n Climb and/or Bouldering at BLOC Climbing Centre. Trained and experienced instructors will provide bespoke…

    Location
    BLOC Climbing Centre, Bristol
    Date
    Multiple
    Price
    Free