I’ve put together this SEN friendly events post. This is more for specific events or venues that offer SEN friendly sessions. Many venues may generally still be suitable for some SEN preferences, but these particular focused sessions/events specifically offer reduced numbers and lower noise levels and other adaptations. I’ve only just started to put this together and I will continue add to it. This will be a permanent all year round post with the seasonal events updated yearly.
If you know or anything that fits the above criteria and is within an hours drive maximum of Darlington, please include in the comments and I will add when I next updated. Many Thanks:)
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♦️REGULAR EVENTS/SESSIONS♦️
SEN Session at Play Factory, Thornaby
Sundays, 9:30am-10:30am
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079530399422
✍️We have visited one of these SEN friendly play sessions. You can view my write up here https://familyfundarlingto.wixsite.com/familyfundarlington/post/the-play-factory-thornaby
(Credit; Play Factory, Thornaby)
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The Dolphin Centre, Darlington-quiet hour (SEN) for bowling and softplay sessions
First Sunday of every month
DC BOWL-10am-11am
Under the Sea Softplay-9am-10am
£4.95 per child per activity
Call 01325 406000 to book
Follow their page for any updates at https://www.facebook.com/HealthyDarlington
(Credit; The Dolphin Centre, Darlington)
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Pendragon Community Trust offers regular SEN Sessions. They are a multi sensory centre located in Northallerton.
Message the centre on 01609 730330 to book.
Follow their page for weekly timetables and updates at https://www.facebook.com/pendragoncom
(Credit; Pendragon Community Trust, Northallerton)
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Sunshine Sensory UK offer private SEN sessions.
Private Group Sessions (max 10 SEN participants)
£50
Private 1:1 session
£ 20
Venues beyond 20 mile radius of Darlington will be charged additional travelling expenses at 30p per mile.
For more info go to https://www.sunshinesensory.co.uk/blank-3
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/sunshinesensoryuk
(Credit; Sunshine Sensory UK)
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Cornmill Shopping Centre have a quieter hour for shopping every Sunday 10:30-11:30
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/cornmill.centre
(Credit; Cornmill Centre, Darlington)
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🎃HALLOWEEN/HALF TERM EVENTS (UPDATED FOR 2023) 🍁
Halloween SEN Special at Tazerz, Thornaby.
30th October, 3-4pm
Laser Tag, fancy dress competition and Halloween goodie bag included.
For ages 6 plus
£8 per person (add a hot dog and drink for £2 extra)
Book tickets at https://bookings.tazerz.net/book/timetableactivity.aspx?parkid=1
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079530399422
(Credit; Tazerz, Thornaby)
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Halloween SEN Party at The Play Factory, Thornaby.
29th October, 9am-10:30am
90 minutes softplay, sweet breakfast, fancy dress, face painting
To book call the centre on 01642 767588
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079530399422
(Credit; The Play Factory, Thornaby)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Haystax Inclusive Farm Experience and Lodges, Consett.
27th and 28th October 10-11:30 or 1-2:30
Pumpkin carving, ghostly cookies, ghoulish light ups, paint your own happy Halloween decorations plus 10% voucher for the cafe. Fancy dress optional. A quiet colouring corner will also be available. Friendly inclusive session.
£5 per person. Book via https://bookwhen.com/haystaxhub/e/ev-spoq-2031027103000
(Credit; Haystax Inclusive Farm experience and lodges)
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Bounce Extreme at The Dolphin Centre Darlington. SEN/quiet sessions
31st October and 2nd November at 10am
£8 if booked in advance, £15 on the day
Recommended ages 5-14 (under 5s can attend if confident but must be supervised)
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/BounceExtreme
(Credit; Bounce Extreme)
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❄️FESTIVE EVENTS (UPDATED FOR 2023)🎄
Haystax Inclusive Farm Experience and Lodges, Consett-'Dear Santa' Christmas Day
🗓22nd December, Morning and Afternoon Slots
ℹ️1 hour time slot to explore the forest trail, . There will then be forest crafts, toasting marshmallows, and you will meet Mrs Claus or Mr Claus for a chat and photo, Noo merchandise and sweets as a gift and an Invitation to Noo Noo's Dragon Book Launch.
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/HaystaxInclusiveFarmandLodges
(Credit; Haystax Inclusive Farm experience and lodges)
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Christmas SEN Party at The Play Factory, Thornaby.
24th December, 9:30-10:30am
2 hours soft play, visit from Santa and gift, face painting, Christmas games and a sweet breakfast box.
£11 per child.
To book call the centre on 01642 767588
Follow the page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079530399422
(Credit; The Play Factory, Thornaby)
Thanks for reading :) I hope you found this useful. For further posts you can also follow my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/familyfundarlomum
If you are a business who would be interested in me attending your venue or a specific event as a guest to publish a detailed write up and images then please email me at familyfundarlington@gmail.com or drop me a private message via the Facebook page (link above).
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