Autism friendly / additional needs sessions on the 1^st Sunday of every month 9:15am – 11:15am – Social Story available on their website

Booking through the website

Stay and Play sessions every Thursday morning 9:30am-11:30am

Booking through the website

Specialist trampolining, Rebound Therapy, soft play and sensory centre

Contact 0161 637 2800 to find out more details about these sessions and to book

ASD and Disability sessions 10am on Sundays and 6pm on Tuesdays

Booking through the website

Various disability friendly sessions throughout the week

Booking through the website

Soft play centre with accessible sensory room.

Booking through the website

Autism friendly sessions on the first Tuesday of each month. The sessions run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and include adjusted lighting, reduced sound and low-level music on the course.

Booking through the website

A specially designed therapeutic space for families to use. The room has a series of sensory lights, bubble tubes, colour soft play mats and toys.

Booking through the website

A purpose built activity centre for disabled children and adults or those with special needs.

Booking through the website

Large parkland with accessible paths, play areas and open space. Also hosts Simply Cycling sessions.
Best for: outdoor sensory play, walking, cycling, calm exploration.

https://www.playfactore.com/

Large indoor play arena with slides, climbing frames and trampolines.

Best for: energetic play, all‑weather visits.

https://antzinyourpantz.co.uk/

Multi‑level soft play, slides, tunnels and quieter areas.

Best for: structured soft play and exploration.

https://www.headoverheelsplay.co.uk/chorlton

High‑quality indoor play centre with sensory and music/movement zones.

Best for: mixed‑age groups, longer visits.

https://www.cheekycherubsurmston.org/

Soft play with access to a sensory room.

Best for: relaxed, inclusive play.

Indoor climbing and activity zones.
Best for: coordination, confidence building.

Sensory room and soft play available to book for free in hourly slots.
Best for: small group or family sensory play, low‑cost access.

15 Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN.
Offers private 1-2-1, sibling and SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) swimming lessons.
Best for: water confidence, sensory regulation, physical wellbeing.

Monthly inclusive SEN swim and inflatable sessions. Designed to be accessible and inclusive, and great for siblings too.

Best for: inclusive swimming, family sessions, confidence and physical development.

 SEN swim sessions – Saturdays 4pm and Sundays 8am
SEN drop-in gymnastics – Sundays 2:30pm (often fills very quickly)

Best for: water confidence, inclusive sport, coordination and strength.

Families have shared that the museum offers free autism backpacks (including ear defenders, fidget toys, games and cuddly toys), quiet spaces, and lots of accessible toilets. Exhibitions are highly interactive and engaging (including a recent spy exhibition).

Best for: supported cultural visits, interactive learning, quieter spaces, accessibility.

Accessible cycling sessions (tandems, wheelchair bikes, hand‑cycles). Saturdays at Wythenshawe Park, Sundays at Longford Park athletics track.
Best for: inclusive outdoor activity, confidence and movement.

https://www.zipworld.co.uk/locations/manchester

Not SEN-specific sessions, but free carer entry available. Outdoor netted adventure play.

Best for: outdoor adventure, climbing, confidence, family days out.

DOSportUK is a community interest company which aims to provide sporting and physical activity opportunities to people with a disability.
Best for: inclusive activity, confidence and movement.

https://www.mufoundation.org/abilitycounts

Ability Counts: Weekly sessions (Fridays) at The Cliff, including mixed, girls-only, and specific age groups, catering to sensory, physical and neurological disabilities, with sign communicators present.

Best for: inclusive activity, confidence and movement

Disability & inclusion programme: A broad initiative focusing on equal access to sport and physical activity for disabled people, family and friends.

Best for: inclusive activity, confidence and movement.

Disability & inclusion programme: A broad initiative focusing on equal access to sport and physical activity for disabled people, family, and friends, at BeActive Urmston

Best for: inclusive activity, confidence and movement.

Free sessions (registration and assessment required). Specially adapted gaming equipment and switches.
Best for: accessible gaming, social interaction, fine‑motor engagement.

Free SEND‑friendly creative workshops (junk modelling, scrap art, sensory exploration) for ages approx. 8–12. Calm, low‑stimulation environment.
Best for: creativity, sensory exploration, low‑demand sessions

https://joseph-holt.com/pubs/volunteer

81 Washway Road, Sale, M33 7HU

SEN breakfast mornings every Saturday from 10am. Free to attend. Free breakfast, arts & crafts, and a safe inclusive space for all ages.

Best for: community connection, relaxed social time, inclusive family space.

https://spacecheshire.org

The centre includes a large fully accessible, 2 storey play frame and soft play area, Ellie’s Room; a fully fitted and padded sensory room, a versatile activity room and  a changing place (with hoist).
Best for: calm sensory sessions.

https://www.castawayplay.co.uk/

Inclusive soft play centre with SEND-friendly approach, SEN Sessions advertised on the website https://www.castawayplay.co.uk/sen-sessions/

Best for: soft play, climbing, active indoor play

https://www.openairbounce.co.uk/

Runs outdoor inflatable parks in summer and offers SEN sessions – see website for dates.

Best for: outdoor sensory play, movement, inclusive inflatable fun.

https://www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk/

Runs monthly SEN days with adjustments to support children with additional needs.

Best for: family days out, sensory experiences, inclusive attractions.

https://www.warrington.gov.uk/sensory

A purpose built activity centre for disabled children and adults or those with special needs.

Booking through the website

https://oxygenfreejumping.co.uk/
SEN sessions typically Wednesdays and Sundays 5–7pm. Reduced noise, smaller numbers.
Best for: trampoline play, vestibular input, structured SEN sessions.

https://rockoverclimbing.co.uk/manchester/

Very inclusive climbing centre with experience supporting SEND children. Linked charity “Adventures Awaits” may be able to help fund sessions.

Best for: confidence building, coordination, inclusive physical challenge.

Trafford Quays, Leisure Village, 7 Trafford Way, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M41 7JA
https://www.playfactore.com/

Large indoor play arena with slides, climbing frames and trampolines.
Best for: energetic play, all‑weather visits.