SEND-specific activities:

Hula Hooping with Stitch at Project Indi (all ages)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 17 April, 10am - 12pm
• Fun, games and activities with Mandala Hoops and Stitch
• Refreshments included
• To book or find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000
• All ages
• £2 - also available to book via Aiming High here: Aiming High bookings

Brunch with Alice and Spiderman at Project Indi (all ages)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 17 April, 10am - 12pm
• Enjoy brunch, games and fun with Alice in Wonderland and Spiderman
• Includes a tasty brunch
• To book or find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000
• All ages
• FREE

Indi Club Together Thursday (age 16+)

• Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
• Thursday 17 April, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• An inclusive and welcoming weekly social night where you can connect, have fun, and experience new and exciting activities.
• From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
• For more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000
• Book online here: Project Indi
• £5 per person

Trampolining sessions 1:1 and SEND group session (ages 4-18)

• Wallace Centre, 63 Abbots Rd, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DU
• Thursday 17 April
  • 1:1 coaching: 11:50am and 3:30pm 
    • Your child will receive 20 minutes of 1:1 support whilst on the trampoline
    • Cost: £11 per child
    • For ages 3-18
  • SEND group session: 1:35pm - 2:35pm 
    • Coaches will be on the trampoline with your child and provide 1:1 support. This will be for 20 minutes of the session. 40 minutes is free time (unable to run around)
    • There will be a Sensory and chill out matted area
    • Cost £5.50 per child
    • For ages 4-18
• Open to children and adults with learning and/or physical disabilities (hoist available)
• To book visit Our schedule | NSTrampolining

Family Hubs Sensory Rooms

• Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW
• Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, Normacot, ST3 4RF
• Shelton Family Hub, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
• Suitable for any age and can be therapeutic for people with a wide range of different needs.
• Must be booked in advance, Bookings are for one-hour slots.
• To book call the Family Hub you would like to visit:
  • Chell Heath - 01782 232 977
  • Normacot - 01782 237 500
  • Shelton - 01782 237 100
• FREE

• Breathe New Life Church, 1455 Leek Rd, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8BY
• Wednesday 16 April, 11am - 2pm
• A day of activities around reading and play that is aimed at under 5s but siblings can attend.
• Local organisations who will be attending include YMCA, Wish Upon a Princess, National Literacy Trust and New Vic Theatre.
• We will have sensory activities, crafts, reading, circus skills, games  and story- telling.
• A community café will be open run by the church where you can get reasonably priced drinks and snacks plus we will have free water and squash. 
• Good to know: we have a variety of activities including Sensory Story Teller and New Vic Theatre. We have allocated a quiet room and also have a sensory tent. The venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
• To book, visit: Easter Play and Read Tickets  or turn up on the day
• Free
• For ages 0-5, though siblings (recommended age up to 10) are welcome

Gruffalo fun at Bug Cup by Alice Charity (ages 0-5)

• Meir Education Centre, Pickford Pl, Meir, ST3 7DY -
  • Monday 14 April, 1:30pm - 3pm
• Tunstall Family Hub, 144 High St, Tunstall, ST6 5TP
  • Tuesday 15 April, 9:30am - 11:30am
• Gruffalo themed crafts, messy play, interactive stories and much more
• Good to know:
  • All venues are wheelchair-accessible.
  • All venues have accessible toilet facilies.
  • Play group leads have all completed SEND awareness and Autism awareness training.
  • The sessions have a routine/structure, however, is extremely flexible to meet the needs of all the children.
• If you have any questions, or would like to discuss anything before your visit, you are very welcome to contact Kelly or Lisa on 01782 614 838
• Ages 0-5
• Free

Easter Egg Hunt - Apedale Valley Light Railway (all ages)

• Loomer Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB
• Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Monday 21, 11:30am to 4pm each day
• Children do a simple quiz along the journey, spotting the Easter Eggs and then solving a puzzle.
• The steam trains will run at frequent intervals, finishing at with the last train at 8pm. It is advised that you wrap up warm and bring a torch – it’s dark in the carparking area. There’s a chance (actually, pretty much a certainty) you may get wet – so be prepared!
• No need to book, just turn up and ride. Call 0845 094 1953 for more information or see Apedale Valley Light Railway (avlr.org.uk) Suitable for all ages.
• They are pleased to welcome visitors of all abilities, and their train can convey wheelchairs
• Standard fares apply: return tickets: adult - £4, child £2, family £9. See Fares and Times | Apedale Valley Light Railway (avlr.org.uk)

Clipn'Climb SEND session

• Unit 6, Douglas Park, Opal Way, Stone Business Park, ST15 0YJ
• Thursday, 17 April, 5:30pm
• Good to know: We are a family friendly climbing centre but have extra harnesses and Bag Weight support to help pull anyone up the walls if they need more support. We have staff who can support individual climbers and climb next to them if needed. We turn the music down on the SEND sessions as needed and our staff are very competent at dealing with different levels of ability – We have supported people with physical disabilities including wheel chair users, those with sight and hearing impairments and many people with ADHD and Autism to climb.
• The venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible toilet facilities
• Book online: https://stoke.clipnclimb.co.uk/
• For more information: call 01785 812906 to speak to Marc or Rachael
• Suitable for ages 4+
• Cost: £9,.50 per person

Birches Head Get Growing - extended Stay and Play session (ages 0-16)

• The Conference Suite, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
• Thursday 17 April, 10am - 1pm
• Activities and a free light lunch
• For more information contact admin@bhgg.org.uk 
• Free

Easter Family Activities at the Dudson Museum

• Dudson Museum, Hope Street, Hanley
• Monday 14 April and Tuesday 15 April, 10am – 2pm
• Enjoy an an egg hunt trail, and an opportunity to create and design your own Easter bonnet
• Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
• For more information, call 01782 68 30 30 or visit www.dudsonmuseum.vast.org.uk

Tots’ Film Club – Cars/Despicable Me

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 17 April, 10am - Cars
• Thursday 17 April, 12pm - Despicable Me
• MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
• Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
• For more information and to book a place see Mitchell Arts Centre or call 01782 409 307
• A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.

Willy Wonka dance and drama workshop (age 6+)

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Tuesday 15 April: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
• A workshop exploring dance and drama. Young people will have chance to socialise, have fun and get creative. Perfect for budding stage stars.
• MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. For those whose needs are complex participants are recommended to have a 1 to 1 with them in sessions”. 
• Please bring a drink.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

Easter Carnival dance and drama workshop (age 6+)

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 17 April: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
• A workshop exploring dance and drama. Young people will have chance to socialise, have fun and get creative. Perfect for budding stage stars.
• MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. For those whose needs are complex participants are recommended to have a 1 to 1 with them in sessions”. 
• Please bring a drink.
• Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• Age 6+
• £5 per child

Make and Bake session - bunny cups and fluffy sheep cupcakes

• Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
• Thursday 17 April, 11am
• A free, self-led, drop-in session at the Spitfire Cafe bar that allows children to create their own items around a variety of themes.
• More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and Mitchell Arts Centre
• All ages welcome
• FREE

Character meet and greet (Pokemon, Sonic, Mario and Luigi, Princess Peach)

• Affinity Outlet shopping centre, Talke Pits, ST7 1XD
• 15 and 16 April, 10am - 4pm - confirmed meet and greet times to follow here: What's On | Affinity Staffs
• Exciting activities including craft workships, an Easter trail, and a gaming VR experience.
• No need to book but there is more info at their website: What's On | Affinity Staffs
• Suitable for all ages
• Free

Thrive in 25 - family Spring events with Family Hubs (activities for ages 0 - 10)

• Tuesday 15 April, 10am - 12pm at Shelton Family Hub, College Road, ST4 2DQ
• Wednesday 16 April, 10am - 12pm at Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, ST3 4RF
• Activities will include: Spring-themed crafts, treasure hunts, outdoor games, storey times, board games, music and dancing.
• Activities for children aged 0 - 10
• Free

Reaseheath Mini Zoo (activities from age 4+)

• Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
• 10am - 4pm daily
• Reaseheath say, "Visit the zoo this Easter and see our completed zoo developments! We're running a dinosaur trail around the zoo with stickers for taking part, and have a wide range of animals from fish and reptiles to capybaras, lemurs and bush dogs, plus lots more."
• Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. Reaseheath Mini Zoo is fully inclusive. We have a quiet room available, sensory bags to borrow. More info on accessibility here: Accessibility - Reaseheath Zoo Quieter times are generally Saturday before 11am or after 2.30pm or Sunday before 11am. 
• For further information please email Zoo@reaseheath.ac.uk or call 01270613222 (opt 1 for the zoo)
• No need to book in advance, please note only card payments are accepted.
• Cost: £8 adults, £7 children/concessions, age 3 and under free, one free essential carer per disabled visitor (for further details see Opening times and prices) 

Betty Rushton Gardens Easter egg hunt and crafts with Thrive at Five and Sutton Trust

• Hadleigh Rd, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8JW
• Monday 14 April, 10am - 12pm
• Come and join in some Easter fun for the whole family
• Free
• All welcome

YMCA Go! trip - New Vic theatre (wheelchair accessible) (ages 10-13)

• Pick up and drop off from various locations
• Monday 14 April, 9am - 4pm 09.00-16.00. Travel time. 2hrs 30 mins Activity time 10am until 3pm
• Discover your skills and dream big! See YMCA GO! for full activity details
• Transport pickups and drop offs are offered at multiple locations around the city, to create access for all young people
• For more information and to book a place please visit YMCA GO! -
• Ages 10-13
• £6 per child (£3 if in receipt of free school meals)

All about reptiles - SEND session

• The Unconventional Menagerie, Market Street, Longton, ST3 1BE
• Monday 14 April, 12pm - 2pm
• Sessions must be prebooked
• This will be a quieter session as we will be closed to the public. Come along to touch or hold the reptiles and have photos. For more information and to book a place, please call 01782 593 819, email theunconventionalmenagerieinfo@gmail.com or contact through Facebook.
• All ages
• £3 per person, all the money raised goes back to care for the reptiles.