Things to do over the summer holidays.

Week 2 (29 July - 4 August)

SEND swimming lessons - 5 week course starting Thursday 1 August

  • Our SEND swimming lessons at Fenton Manor Sports Complex offer a safe and supportive environment for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • We will help your child:
    • Develop essential swimming skills
    • Build water confidence
    • Have fun in the pool!
  • Features:
    • Wheelchair access and pool hoist available.
    • Small class sizes for personalised attention.
    • 5-week course for £34.
  • Dates:
    • Thursday 1 August
    • Thursday 8 August
    • Thursday 15 August
    • Thursday 22 August
    • Thursday 29 August
  • Times:
    • 1.30pm - 2pm
    • 2pm - 2.30pm
  • Limited spaces available!
  • Call reception or email to discuss your child's needs and book a spot. A swim instructor will be happy to chat with you
  • call: 01782 233 222
  • email: fenton.manor@stoke.gov.uk - for more information see www.stoke.gov.uk/getactive
  • Age 6-10
  • £34 for 5 sessions

Family Hubs Olympics

  • Monday 29 July, 2pm – 4pm: Thomas Boughey, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
  • Tuesday 30 July, 11am – 3pm: Tunstall Park, Victoria Park Road, ST6 6EE
  • Wednesday 31 July, 2pm – 4pm: Bentilee Family Hub, Dawlish Drive, ST2 0HW
  • Friday 2 August, 11am – 3pm: Longton Park, Trentham Road, Dresden, ST3 4AZ
  • Help us to launch the Family Hub Olympics in style by crafting your own flag and joining the parade. Take part in our mini track and field athletics where everyone in a winner or relax and discover our sensory messy play.
  • See www.facebook.com/stokefamilyhubs for more information
  • Free
  • Ages 0-12

Tales in the Park

  • Tuesday 30 July, 11am - 3pm: Tunstall Park, Queens Avenue, ST6 6EE
  • Friday 2 August, 11am - 3pm: Longton Park, Trentham Road, Dresden, ST3 4AZ
  • A free family storytelling festival from the Literacy Trust in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Libraries
  • Storytelling, draw-alongs, free books, facepainting, crafts, pop-up sports, a bouncy castle and more!
  • For more information visit literacytrust.org.uk/stoke
  • All ages
  • Free

Wheelchair basketball with Stoke Spitfires - juniors session

  • Ormiston Stanley Matthews’s Academy Blurton. ST3 3JD
  • Every Sunday in August, 11am - 12pm
  • Inclusive for all, for both wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users
  • Chairs are supplied
  • For more information please contact stokespitfireswbc@gmail.com
  • £5 per person, but families pay for only one child if more than one sibling attends
  • Age 8+

Dimensions Sensory Splash session

  • Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
  • Friday 2 August 7-8pm
  • Sunday 4 August 9-10am
  • A SEND sensory family session will be in a fun-filled environment designed to stimulate and engage different senses.
  • *Payment required when booking to secure your spot*
  • £4.90 per person, carers free.
  • For more information and booking: • Call us at 01782 233500 • Email us at dimensions@stoke.gov.uk

SEN Multisports session with Stoke City FC


CAFAG - Appetite dance performance


Peter Pan Stay and Play session

  • Monday 29 July, 10am - 12pm: Bescura Hubb, Hamil Rd, Tunstall, ST6 1AW
  • Tuesday 30 July, 9:30-11:30am: The Indi Club, Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, ST1 6HZ
  • These relaxed and friendly sessions are for families with young children aged under 5 who require extra support. You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
  • For more information or to book please email familysupport@thepeterpancentre.co.uk
  • Ages 0-5
  • £5

Little Growers stay and play

  • Room G11, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
  • Friday 2 August, 10am - 12pm
  • Toys and crafts for all ages, indoor sensory room, outdoor activities, clothes swap and toy library
  • For more information contact admin@bhgg.org.uk 
  • All ages welcome
  • Free

Ninja Warrior SEN session

  • Ninja Warrior, Sun Street, Hanley
  • Thursday 5-7 pm,  Saturday, 6:30 – 7:30pm
  • A SEN friendly session with fewer people, and reduced noise levels. For more information and to book see their website www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk
  • £8.75 per child, carers free - entry cost pays for 1 hour of play.
  • For ages 4+

Our Space club sessions

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Our Space Juniors (ages 8-11) - Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
  • Our Space Seniors (ages 11-15) - Thursday 6pm - 8pm
  • Our Space Plus+ (young adults aged 15+) - Friday 6:30 - 9pm
  • A regular activity for children with disabilities to socialise, make friends and have fun.
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
  • All ages

Football session – deaf, girls only, with Milton United FC

  • Milton United F.C., Millrise Road, Milton, ST2 7DN
  • Mondays 5pm – 6pm
  • Girls only football coaching sessions for ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • To find out more and book a place please contact mulfc.enquiries@aol.com
  • Ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • £3 per session

Audio Book Club for blind and partially sighted young people

  • Monday 29 July, 4 - 5pm
  • Thursday 1 August, 5 - 6pm
  • Online event for those age 8-25.
  • To find out more and book a place, visit www.rsbc.org.uk/events
  • Ages 8-25
  • Free

Indi Club day time activities

  • Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
  • Monday 29 July: 
    • 9:30am - 12pm: The Mad Scientist Workshop
    • 1pm - 3:30pm: The Indi Fitness Club with Marie
  • Wednesday 31 July:
    • 9:30am - 12pm: Multisports with Stoke City Community Trust
    • 1pm - 3:30pm: The Indi Choir - singing session
  • Friday 2 August
    • 9:30am - 12pm: Arts and Crafts with Karen
    • 1pm - 3:30pm: Dance session with ABSOD
  • Cost: £8.50 for half day session, £15 for full day session, carers go free
  • From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
  • To book or find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000

Indi Club Together Thursday - Hawaaiian night

  • Ralph Dr, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6HZ
  • Thursday 1 August, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Hawaiian Night - fancy dress and party night
  • From ages 14-16+ but to access independently you need to be over 18 and independent with all personal care needs
  • £3 per person
  • To book or find out more information, contact bookings@projectindi.org.uk or tel 07709 716 293 or 01782 212 000

BeeActive Abbey Hill SEND Holiday Club

  • Abbey Hill School, Box Lane, Meir, ST3 5PP
  • Monday 29 July - Gymnastics
  • Thursday 1 August - Slide/assault course
  • Friday 2 August - Circuit training
  • Olympic-themed holiday club
  • Find out more and book online
  • Sessions for ages 5-11 and 12-16
  • Cost:
    • full day: 9:00am - 4pm - £48
    • morning - 9am - 12pm - £24
    • afternoon - 1pm - 4pm

One More Chapter book club at Vellichor Books

  • 11-12 Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley, ST1 1DL
  • Sunday 4 August , 12 – 2pm
  • This book club for under 18s is an inclusive event and all will be warmly welcomed. Buy a book from us or bring your own. Please contact Vellichor Books for further details vellichorbooks@outlook.com or 07538 322 271.
  • Please note that wheelchair access is unfortunately limited.
  • For under 18s
  • Free

Our Space Family Session 

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 31 July, 1:30 - 4pm
  • Saturday 3 August, 1:30 - 4pm
  • A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together.
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
  • All ages

School’s Out Party workshop

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Thursday 1 August: 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 https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/
  • Age 6+
  • £5 per child

Professor Bramble and Miss Nutkins at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

  • Bethesda St, Hanley, ST1 3DW
  • Wednesday 31 July, 11am – 3.30pm.
  • Meet Mr Bramble the Badger and Miss Nutkins the Red Squirrel. Say hello and find out a little more about the world right beneath your own two feet! Appearances at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. There will also be a range of real animals to see including insects, snakes and owls.
  • All ages
  • Free

Our Space Social Evening (16+)

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre,Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 24 July, 6:30 - 9pm
  • Come along to socialise. make friends and take part in a range of activities such as arts and crafts, games and pool, within a friendly and relaxed environment.
  • This is a social for over 16s only - an event for teenagers and adults with a disability.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on  01782 436758.
  • Age 16+
  • £5.00 per person, carers free. This is a drop in session but if you are planning to bring a large group then please let Our Space know.

Make a clay squirrel at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

  • Bethesda St, Hanley, ST1 3DW
  • Wednesday 31 July
  • Thursday 1 August
  • Drop in activity 10:30-12:00 and 13:00-3:00
  • Can you find the squirrel in the Wild Woods exhibition? Have a go at making your own squirrel to take home using airdrying clay.
  • No need to book in advance. Call 01782 23 23 23 for more information or visit www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag
  • £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Make a clay fairy door at Gladstone Pottery Museum

  • Uttoxeter Rd, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1PQ
  • Friday 2 August, Drop in 11am – 3pm.
  • Using air drying clay have a go at making a door into a secret world of fairies and trolls.
  • £3 + normal admission charges. Adults: £8.50 Children: £5.95 (4 – 16 years inclusive) Concessions: £6.95 (Students and over 65's) 
  • (Gladstone’s Annual Pass provides outstanding value if you plan on visiting the museum more than once. Adult passes cost £12.95 each – children and concessions £10.95 each – and entitle the user to free entry for 12 months.)

Alternative Sports' Day with Friends of Yeaman Street Park


Tots’ Summer Film Club – Snail & The Whale & The Highway Rat

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Thursday 1 August: 10am
  • MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
  • For more information and to book a place see https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/ or call 01782 409 307
  • A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.

Tutorage Music and Science Summer Club: Cars and Carriages

  • St John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6QD
  • Thursday 1 August, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
  • SEND-inclusive themed sessions with music, science and social activities. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Tutorage say, "We will ensure that all of our activities are run in a way that allows for everyone to participate. Our staff are trained to work with young people with additional needs."
  • For more information and to book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tutorage/t-modajdl
  • Cost: £18, but 'pay what you can' pricing available.
  • Ages 4-6 and 7-11

SPACE sessions 

  • The SPACE scheme is running fun activities for 8-17 year olds during the school summer holiday across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, including some SEND-focused sessions. 
  • The contact details of the session providers are available in the session details, please contact them with any specific questions.
  • Many varied activities including sports, creative, fun days, days out, outdoor and learning.
  • Activities can be viewed and booked at https://staffordshirespace.uk/
  • Ages: 8-17
  • Cost: varies - some activities are free, some are payable

Animal sessions at the Unconventional Menagerie

  • The Unconventional Menagerie, Market Street, Longton, ST3 1BE
  • Tuesday 30 July, 12pm - 1pm: Big and Dangerous (must be prebooked) - £5 per child
  • Wednesday 31 July, 6pm - 7pm:  Wildtime Kids' Club (just turn up) - £5 per child
  • Friday 2 August, 6pm - 7:30pm: Venomous snake display and talk (aimed at adults but accompanied children allowed) - £10 per person
  • For more informaion and to book a place, please call 01782 593 819, email theunconventionalmenagerieinfo@gmail.com or contact through Facebook.
  • All ages (snake talk aimed at adults)

Stone ornament painting

  • Southan Antiques, Dunston Farm, Dunston, ST18 9AB (off Junction 13 of M6)
  • Open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Enjoy a relaxing session painting a stone ornament for your home or garden. The paint will be dry and your ornament ready to go home at the end of the session.
  • Outdoor wter-based, child-friendly paints supplied. Aprons and gloves supplied, but it is recommended that visitors wear old clothes.
  • Wheelchair accessible venue.
  • For more information and to book a session see Stone Art Painting Session | Southan Antiques
  • Suggested from age 5+
  • £5 per person per 2 hour session, plus the cost of the ornament, starting at £4.95