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 the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme page for more things on offer.
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 | Organisation |
| Family Stay and Play (ages 0 to 25) | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Nunsmoor Sensory Room (all ages) | Slots available from 9.30am to 4.30pm | Nunsmoor Centre |
| Twisting Ducks (ages 18+) | Various dates and times | Twisting Ducks |
| True Colours (ages 18+) | Various dates and times | True Colours |
| Lawnmowers Theatre Company Groups (ages 18+) | Various dates and times | Lawnmowers Theatre Company |
| Baltic Sensory Room | 10am to 6pm (from Wednesday to Sunday) | Baltic |
Week 1
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 21st July | Outdoor games and animal face painting | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Gibside National Trust Outdoor Games (ages 8+) | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Adapted Cycling Session (ages 18+) | 10.30am to 12pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Adapted Cycling Session (ages 8+) | 12.30pm to 2pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Outdoor Games - Gibside National Trust (ages 18+) | 1pm to 2.30pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Boccia Session | 4pm to 5.30pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Unfolding Theatre | |
| 22nd July | Crafty Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Cramlington Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Unfolding Theatre | |
| Mix It Up: Share Interest and Social Group (For ages 18+) | 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Skills for People | |
| Being Well Walk (For ages 18+) | 10.30am to 2.30pm | Skills for People | |
| 23rd July | Crazy Creatures | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North | |
| Angela’s Ark | 1pm to 2pm | Alan Shearer Activity Centre | |
| Newcastle Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Unfolding Theatre | |
| Wednesday Social Walk (For ages 18+) | 2.30pm to 3.45pm | Skills for People | |
| Save the Planet: Gardening Session (For ages 18+) | 10.15am to 12.45pm | Skills for People | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 24th July | Alpaca visit | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| Souter Lighthouse National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Unfolding Theatre | |
| 25th July | Elephant Inflatable | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool | |
| Gateshead Visual Impairment Multi-Sport Session - 6 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gateshead Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| MS Evening Social | 7.15pm to 9pm | MS Society | |
| North East Deaf Youth Theatre Summer Camp | 9.30am to 12.30pm | Unfolding Theatre | |
| Women’s Zone (For ages 18+) | 10.30am to 1.30pm | Skills for People | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 26th July | Food with Friends (For ages 18+) | 11.30am to 2.30pm | Skills for People |
| Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Virtual Builders: Minecraft Club | 2pm to 4pm | Farrell Centre | |
| 27th July | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |
| Hang Out and Dance (ages 5 to 11) | 1pm to 2pm | Dance City/Bare Toed Dance Company | |
| Hang Out and Dance (12yrs+) | 2.15pm to 3.15pm | Dance City/Bare Toed Dance Company |
Week 2
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 28th July | Outdoor games | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Adult Adapted Cycling Session (18+) | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gibside National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Adapted Cycling Session - 8 years plus | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Outdoor Games - Gibside National Trust | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Boccia Session | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| 29th July | Crafty Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Sunderland Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Cramlington Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Into the Jungle: Sensory Massage Session | 11.15am to 12pm | Happy Hands | |
| Men of the North (For ages 18+) | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Skills for People | |
| Mix It Up: Shared Interest and Social Group (For ages 18+) | 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Skills for People | |
| Being Well Walk (For ages 18+) | 10.30am to 2.30pm | Skills for People | |
| 30th July | Inflatable penalty shoot out | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North | |
| Friendship Bracelet Making | 11am to 1pm | Alan Shearer Activity Centre | |
| Newcastle Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Radio Camp | 10am to 3pm | Arcadea | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| NUFC Visual Impairment Tour | 9.30am start | Useful Vision | |
| Wednesday Social Walk (For ages 18+) | 2.30pm to 3.45pm | Skills for People | |
| Skills for People Summer Fair (For ages 18+) | 11am to 3pm | Skills for People | |
| Save the Planet: Gardening Session (For ages 18+) | 10.15am to 12.45pm | Skills for People | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 31st July | Stay and play | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| Meet and Connect (For ages 18+) | 1pm to 2.30pm | Skills for People | |
| 1st August | Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool |
| Surf simulator | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre | |
| Gateshead Visual Impairment Multi-Sport Session - 6 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gateshead Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 2nd August | Saturday Art Classes for 10 to 15 years old |
10.15am to 11.45am 1.45pm to 3.15pm |
Laing Art Gallery |
| Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Lilidorei and The Alnwick Gardens | 10am arrival | Useful Vision | |
| 3rd August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |
Week 3
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 4th August | Outdoor treasure hunt and glitter tattoos | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Gibside National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Adapted Cycling Session | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Adapted Cycling Session - 8 years plus |
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Outdoor Games - Gibside National Trust | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Boccia Session | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| 5th August | Crafty Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Sunderland Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Cramlington Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| 6th August | Captain raggy beard | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North | |
| Washington National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| North Shields Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Radio Camp | 10am to 3pm | Arcadea | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| NUFC Visual Impairment Tour | 9.30am start | Useful Vision | |
| FAB Group | 4pm to 6pm | Children North East | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 7th August | Princess tea party | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| Souter Lighthouse National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Durham Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| 8th August | SEND support Hub – Summer Event | 11am – 2pm | Newcastle Parent Carer Forum |
| Inflatable carriage | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre | |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool | |
| SEND Social | 9.15am to 11.30am | Galafield Family Hub | |
| Gateshead Visual Impairment Multi-Sport Session - 6 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gateshead Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 9th August | Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii |
| Virtual Builders: Minecraft Club | 2pm to 4pm | Farrell Centre | |
| 10th August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |
Week 4
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 11th August | Bubbles and outdoor play | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Gibside National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Adapted Cycling Session | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Adapted Cycling Session - 8 years plus | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Outdoor Games - Gibside National Trust | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Boccia Session | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| 12th August | Crafty Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Sunderland Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Cramlington Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Useful Vision’s Fun Morning | 10am to 2pm | Useful Vision | |
| 13th August | Water fight (weather permitting) | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North | |
| Washington National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| North Shields Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Art Camp | 10am to 3pm | Arcadea | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| Stepney Bank Stables | 10am to 12pm | Useful Vision | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 14th August | Under the sea inflatable slides | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| 15th August | Rockpool school | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool | |
| Gateshead Visual Impairment Multi-Sport Session - 6 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gateshead Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 16th August | Air Trail at Tees Barrage | 10.30am to 11.30am | Useful Vision |
| Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| 17th August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |
| Summer Party at The Globe (For ages 18+) | 1.30pm to 4.30pm | Skills for People |
Week 5
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 18th August | Stay and play | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Gibside National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Adapted Cycling Session | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Adapted Cycling Session - 8 years plus | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Adult Outdoor Games - Gibside National Trust | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Boccia Session | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society | |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| SEND 14 to 24 years old Summer School | 10am to 3pm | Gosforth Civic Theatre | |
| 19th August | Walk the dinosaur | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| Sunderland Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Cramlington Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Creative Music Sessions |
10am to 1.30pm 11am to 2.30pm |
Useful Vision | |
| SEND 14 to 24 years old Summer School | 10am to 3pm | Gosforth Civic Theatre | |
| 20th August | Fossil hunt | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Arts and Crafts Workshop | 1pm to 3pm | Disability North | |
| Washington National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| North Shields Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Newcastle Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Art Camp | 10am to 3pm | Arcadea | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| SEND 14 to 24 years old Summer School | 10am to 3pm | Gosforth Civic Theatre | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 21st August | Stay and play | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Souter Lighthouse National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Durham Multi-Sport Session - 8 years plus | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Humbles Wood Animal Activity Farm | 10am to 12.15pm | Useful Vision | |
| SEND 14 to 24 years old Summer School | 10am to 3pm | Gosforth Civic Theatre | |
| 22nd August | Dinosaur inflatable | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool | |
| Gateshead Visual Impairment Multi-Sport Session - 6 years plus | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Gateshead Multi-Sport Session - 4-7 years | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| SEND 14 to 24 years old Summer School | 10am to 3pm | Gosforth Civic Theatre | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 23rd August | Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii |
| Virtual Builders: Minecraft Club | 2pm to 4pm | Farrell Centre | |
| 24th August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |
Week 6
| Date | Activity | Time | Organisation |
| 25th August | Seated Dance with Hildy | 12.30pm to 1.30pm | MS Society |
| Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 14+) | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
|
Learning Disability Rugby Team (for ages 8 to 13)
|
5.30pm to 6.30pm | Newcastle Rugby Foundation | |
| 26th August | Stay and play | 10am to 4pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Treehouse Summer SEND HAF Event | 11am to 3pm | The Tree House Early years Centre | |
| 27th August | Face painting, glitter tattoos and friendship bracelets | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Washington National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (8 to 11) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| SEND Summer Holiday Club (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii | |
| Wednesday Adult Group (For ages 18+) | 6pm to 8pm | Mochii | |
| 28th August | Foam party with party gems | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| SEND Jump Session | 3pm to 6pm | Newcastle Trampoline Park | |
| Crook Hall Gardens National Trust Outdoor Games - 8 years plus | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Smile Through Sport | |
| 29th August | Inflatable disco dome | 1pm to 3pm | Tim Lamb Centre |
| Inclusive Swim: Sensory Swim | 3.30pm to 4.20pm | East End Pool | |
| Neurodiverse Kicks (12 to 18) | 6pm – 7pm | NU Foundation | |
| NEAS Meadowell Toddler Group | 1pm to 2.30pm | North East Autism Society | |
| NEAS Howdon Toddler Group | 10am to 11.30am | North East Autism Society | |
| 30th August | Saturday Youth Group (6 to 14) | 10am to 1pm | Mochii |
| 31st August | Disability Sports Club: Inclusive Swim | 11.45am to 12.45pm | East End Pool |