Wild Side Festival - NEW!
Saturday 14th August, 11am – 4pm, Platt Fields Market Garden FREE
Come and celebrate our native wildflowers at Wild Side Festival, a free public event at Platt Fields Market Garden. There'll be a Forest School just for Manchester SEND families during the day, as well as plenty more for you to enjoy, including wildflower walks, face painting, artist stalls and music. No need to book. Bring the family in your most flowery outfits to celebrate our wonderful wild flowers!
Ugly Bug Ball - NEW!
Friday 27th August, 11am-3pm, Platt Fields Market Garden FREE
A bug-tastic event just for Manchester SEND families with Platt Fields Market Garden and Manchester Bees Forest School. Make bug outfits, dance, and celebrate all things buggy! Free snacks throughout the day and the cafe will be open to buy hot drinks and cake. No need to book. Everyone is welcome to dress up and party!
SUMMER STUFF - BOOK AGAIN IF YOU LOVED IT!
We have still have places available on the following activities. If you've been before and loved it, you can now book again!
A big thank you to families who let us know when they can't make it. It means we can offer the places to other families.
SEND Summer Walks - Places available!
There are still some free walks over the holidays for the city's children and young people with SEND (up to 25 years) and their families in the city's parks. Every child and young person gets a gift and every walker gets a picnic and a drink for free. To book your places, please contact Dave at Thrive Manchester on 07921 291093 or walks@thrivemanchester.org.uk.
Forest School - Places available!
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 25th August, the Community Market Garden in Platt Fields is running special free sessions for Manchester SEND families, with nature crafts, gardening and campfires. Sessions are morning and afternoon each day. Please book – call 0161 219 2125, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
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Water Fun At Debdale - Places available!
Manchester SEND families can try out outdoor water activities for free at Debdale Outdoor Centre in Gorton on Fridays 4.30-7.30pm on 13th, 20th, 27th August and 3rd September. Sessions include kayaking, raft building and sailing, with food and snacks provided. You’ll need to wear clothes and trainers that you don’t mind getting wet and to bring a full set of spare clothes, footwear and a towel. The minimum age to be on the water is 7 years. Under 7s can watch but will need an adult with them. Booking essential – call 0161 219 2125, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
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Boating At Heaton Park - Places available!
Have fun on Heaton Park lake every Monday in August. Free sessions for Manchester SEND families are every half hour from 10am-12 noon, with a choice of swans (four-seater pedalos) and rowing boats (seats four). Booking essential – call 0161 219 2125, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
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Sensory Rooms - Places available!
Free slots are available for Manchester SEND families at the Sensory Rooms at Redbank House at various times during weekdays until Friday 3rd September. Booking essential – call 0161 214 5959 or email info@redbankhouse.com.
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Summer Activity Packs - Available!
Includes a £10 Aldi voucher!
Don't miss out on your free Happy, Active, Healthy SEND Summer Family Pack! They’re like the paper bag sensory and activity kits that many Manchester families loved last year but with a health and nutrition twist - plus an Aldi voucher worth £10! If you have more than one child with SEND, you can have two packs. Call 0161 219 2125 to get yours, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Summer Savings
As part of the SEND Community Offer this summer, Manchester families can access the Reward and Lifestyle Savings Group. This online hub offers savings in retail, lifestyle and leisure services. Through the mobile-friendly website and app, you can access discounts online and in-store across a wide range of national retailers and save on cinema tickets and venues like Alton Towers and Go Ape. Just ping over your details to us on this quick form.
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