Looking for things to do this summer? We know it can be tricky, so we’ve put together a list of all the SEND-exclusive activities we know about.
Don’t forget to also check out our Summer What's On and Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme page for more things on offer.
The East Autism Society have created a Summer toolkit to help you plan your time.
Want to save money?
Read our making the most of family days out tips and see where to find free or low-cost food during the holidays.
We’re always working to connect with activity providers in Newcastle. If you run a SEND activity, or know of one we’ve missed, please email us at LocalOffer@newcastle.gov.uk.
On all summer
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Family Stay and Play (ages 0 to 25) | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre, NE12 9SS |
| Nunsmoor Sensory Room | Slots available from 9.30am to 4.30pm | Nunsmoor Centre, NE4 5AH |
| Twisting Ducks (ages 18+) | Various dates and times (no sessions running 18th to 30th August) | Twisting Ducks Theatre Company, NE1 1LF |
| True Colours (ages 18+) | Various dates and times | True Colours, NE28 7AL |
| Lawnmowers Theatre Company Groups (ages 18+) | Various dates and times | Lawnmowers Theatre Company, NE10 0QD |
| Baltic Sensory Room (ages 0 to 5) | 10am to 6pm (from Wednesday to Sunday) | Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, NE8 3BA |
Week 6
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
| 25th August | Seated Dance with Hildy (ages 18+) | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Tesco Community Room, NE3 2FP |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Kingston Park Stadium, NE13 8AF | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (ages 8 to 13) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Kingston Park Stadium, NE13 8AF | |
| 26th August | Stay and play | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre, NE12 9SS |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre, NE4 7NL | |
| 27th August | Face painting, glitter tattoos and friendship bracelets | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre, NE12 9SS |
| Washington National Trust Outdoor Games (ages 8+) | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Washington Old Hall, NE38 7LE | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (ages 8 to 11) | 6pm to 7pm | Parks Sports Centre, NE29 6TL | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (ages 6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | St Hughs Church, NE3 3HS | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | St Hughs Church, NE3 3HS | |
| Family Swim with Inflatables | 10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm | East End Pool, NE6 1AL | |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop (ages 8+) | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North, NE3 1PH | |
| 28th August | Foam party with party gems | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre, NE12 9SS |
| SEND Jump Session (all ages) | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park, NE4 9LG | |
| 29th August | Inflatable disco dome | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre, NE12 9SS |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim (all ages) | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool, NE6 1AL | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (ages 12 to 18) | 6pm to 7pm | NUCastle, NE4 6BQ | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | Minton Lane, NE29 6PQ | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | Howdon Children’s Centre, NE20 0AL | |
| 30th August | Saturday Youth Group (ages 6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | St Hughs Church, NE3 3HS |
| 31st August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim (all ages) | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool, NE6 1AL |