Our special needs sessions were introduced in 2009 after customer comments on how best some of our users might access our activities. Started as a pilot scheme in Milton Keynes for local families with children and adults with special needs, this not for profit event quickly became a regular fixture in the local calendar. Brothers, sisters and friends are all welcome to join in the fun with the freedom and comfort of knowing that the time is suited to them.

Full use of all the facilities will keep even the most energetic children occupied.

Join artist Julia Collar for a magical multi-sensory tour of MK Calling. 2024! Julia will bring a selection of artworks to life through storytelling, object handling, music, and play. This event is designed especially for individuals of all ages with additional and complex support needs, and their families. Makaton signing is used throughout.

Please contact Sophie at sbennett@mkgallery.org if you have any questions or specific access requirements you would like us to know about in advance.

SEND Family Swimming 

1 Saturday of the month 

Middleton Pool 

Enquiries via email to lesley.byrnes@slatedrow.com

Did you know that trampolining has been shown to help with a wide range of sensory, developmental and physical disabilities? And apart from that, it provides lots of great fun! In our SEN sessions, the whole park and its facilities are made exclusively available to members of recognised disabled groups and societies and caters to offer support for a wide range of disabilities.

For more information and booking:SEN Sessions | Milton Keynes (gravity-global.com)

Theme: Dinosaur Adventures

Workshops/Physical:

11am- Dino stomp hopscotch

1:30pm- Basketball

2pm: Hortic gardening

Art: Shape dinos and other exciting activities!

Disability Family Day - Thomley

SEND Storytime - using puppets, toys, instruments and bubbles

Pirate Stories and Rhymes: Monday 5 August, 2-3pm at Kingston Library, Winchester Circle, Kingston, MK10 0BA

Musical Stories and Rhymes: Thursday 15 August, 2-3pm at Central Library, 555 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 3HL

Did you know that trampolining has been shown to help with a wide range of sensory, developmental and physical disabilities? And apart from that, it provides lots of great fun! In our SEN sessions, the whole park and its facilities are made exclusively available to members of recognised disabled groups and societies and caters to offer support for a wide range of disabilities.

For more information and booking:SEN Sessions | Milton Keynes (gravity-global.com)

Water Day is back and wetter than ever – prepare to get drenched! While the indoor areas of Thomley remain closed, we bring you a super soaking of outdoor fun. Bring towels, swimming costumes, sun cream, and a change of clothes. As always at the end we will have a huge water battle!

All equipment is provided by Thomley

Disability Water Day - Thomley

Our inclusive SEND (special educational needs and disability) splash swim session includes exclusive use of the whole pool with toys, free play and lowered music levels for one hour. With easy access to the pool, with both ladder and ramp access. These sessions are perfect for children and family or careers to attend.

Every Wednesday 10am – 11am and last Saturday of each month 4pm – 5pm

SEND Splash swim sessions - Bletchley Leisure Centre

Theme: Dinosaur Adventures

Workshops/Physical:

11am Jurassic world milkshake

1:30pm Coconut shy

2pm Feed the ducks and Chickens

Art: Walking dinosaur craft and other exciting activities!

Disability For All - Thomley

Mini-Farmers

Calling all animal lovers between the ages of 6 and 10 – our popular Mini-Farmer sessions are back for the summer holidays!

The sessions include:

• meeting our animals
• helping to clean out their beds
• collecting eggs
• learning about how a farm works
• getting the chance to have a cuddle with one of your favourites

Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be on hand to ensure everyone is safely enjoying themselves during this 2 hour session.

Suitable for ages 6-10.

Inclusive Musical Fun for Children and Young Adults with Additional Needs and their Carers

A huge range of music, lots of bubbles, the parachute and a variety of props, in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

Choose between the pre-scheduled events below or learn more about tailored musical events.

Mini-Farmers

Calling all animal lovers between the ages of 6 and 10 – our popular Mini-Farmer sessions are back for the summer holidays!

The sessions include:

• meeting our animals
• helping to clean out their beds
• collecting eggs
• learning about how a farm works
• getting the chance to have a cuddle with one of your favourites

Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be on hand to ensure everyone is safely enjoying themselves during this 2 hour session.

Suitable for ages 6-10.

Alpaca Walks for Young People

If you have an animal-loving young person at home, then an Animal Antiks Alpaca Walk could be just the thing for them this summer!

Our friendly, gentle alpacas love nothing better than getting a walk around the farm and meeting people. The local wildlife is used to us being out and about, so we usually see lots of different birds, rabbits, and sometimes even deer.

Theme: Dinosaur Adventures

Workshops/Physical:

11am Make your own Dinosaur fossils

1:30pm Rocket stompers

2pm Dino Racing

Art: Dinosaurs stomp painting and other exciting activities!

Open For All - Thomley

Theme: Dinosaur Adventures

Workshops/Physical:

11am- Boccia

1:30pm- Face painting

2pm: Dinosaur story time with fog machine

Art: Dino pegs and other exciting activities!

Disability Family Day - Thomley

Did you know that trampolining has been shown to help with a wide range of sensory, developmental and physical disabilities? And apart from that, it provides lots of great fun! In our SEN sessions, the whole park and its facilities are made exclusively available to members of recognised disabled groups and societies and caters to offer support for a wide range of disabilities.

For more information and booking:SEN Sessions | Milton Keynes (gravity-global.com)

Theme: Dinosaur Adventures

Workshops/Physical:

11am- Fruit dinosaurs

1:30pm- Golf

2pm- Dinosaur Bingo

Art: Dinosaur silhouette painting and other exciting activities!

Open For All - Thomley

SEN-FRIENDLY SESSIONS

Visit the Park for a day on safari that includes a 60 minute educational workshop designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Did you know that trampolining has been shown to help with a wide range of sensory, developmental and physical disabilities? And apart from that, it provides lots of great fun! In our SEN sessions, the whole park and its facilities are made exclusively available to members of recognised disabled groups and societies and caters to offer support for a wide range of disabilities.

For more information and booking:SEN Sessions | Milton Keynes (gravity-global.com)