SEND activities across Hereford & Worcester

26 January 2026
Special Educational Needs

It can be really difficult to find suitable activities and events for those with SEND. The information that is out there tends to be pretty difficult to find, and widely spread out. To make things easier, we’ve pulled together this useful list of SEND providers across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We’ve also added some details about our favourite days out and their SEND provision. We hope this helps make life a little easier, and a whole lot more fun!

Have we missed a provider that belongs on this list? Please just let us know (email herefordandworcester@raring2go.co.uk ) and we can extend the list. Sometimes bigger is better!

Little Pandas Play Cafe in Ross on Wye (HR9 5NB) is never over-crowded, their limited booking system ensures its never too busy. They also run SEN sessions which are even more limited in numbers, to ensure nobody feels overwhelmed! These one and a half hour sessions are held fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 4pm. There is so much there for the little ones to enjoy, including their well equipped sensory room with padded floor, image projector, bubble tube, infinity mirrors and fibre optic lights. And of course, the wonderful cafe, where you can sit and enjoy a cuppa and cake while watching your little ones have fun! You can read all about it Little Pandas Play Cafe in our review here. You will need to book your session in advance, on their website here.

The Courtyard in Hereford (HR4 9JR) is an award winner for SEND provision. For those who are Hard of Hearing and d/Deaf there are subtitled screenings, while some of the performances have BSL signers. There is a hearing loop for those with hearing aids. There are tactile maps and large print & braille menus for the vision impaired. Where possible, there is also audio description of films and some live performances. Changing facilities are excellent (there is even a Changing Places facility), and there is excellent wheelchair access throughout. Wheelchair spaces are available for shows, with free carers ticket, but these do need booking in advance. Relaxed performances of many shows and films are perfect for those with sensory issues, and younger children who may find it difficult to sit still and remain silent! Classes and workshops are inclusive, with lots of events and workshops specifically for those with SEN. Find out more on their website here.

Flip Out in Hereford is the perfect place for you and your family to let off steam! The great news is they run SEND sessions, where the lights are dimmed and the volume is turned down. Carers go free for these hour long sessions held every other Sunday at 9.30am – 10.30am, and the first Thursday of each month from 6pm – 7pm. Full details of all the attractions, SEND sessions and more can be found on their website here.

Little Play World offers themed pop-up play sessions at venues across Herefordshire, where children can play at being anything from vets to rockstars, and everything in between. Play worlds include cafe, construction site, emergency services, gym, hairdressers, rock band, tipi/festival and veterinary practice. They often run SEN sessions. Details can be found on their website here.

KC Ride & Rescue Centre offer calm, supportive stable days designed especially for children with Special Educational Needs who benefit from outdoor, hands-on learning. Our stable days focus on horse and pony care, not riding, providing a gentle and structured environment where children can feel safe, successful, and valued. To find out more, email becskcrideandrescue@gmail.com

Worcester libraries offer ear defenders and have designated quiet areas for those who need a little extra space and peace. Ask staff about their Booktrust Baby Packs for VIP children and those with additional needs. Find out more about the libraries here.

Cheeky Monkeys in Worcester (WR5 3DW) offers SEN Alternative Provision to provide a safe, calming, inclusive, and engaging environment for SEN children and their families. They have soft play areas, sensory rooms and more. Their long term goal is to develop Cheeky Monkeys as the leading SEN community hub in Worcestershire and West Midlands. Visit their website here.

Other Midlands SEND information

For SEND activities across Stourbridge, Dudley and Kidderminster, along with more SEND days out info, click here.

Days Out

West Midlands Safari Park
Occasionally offers Quiet Mornings designed to provide a calmer and more accessible experience for visitors with sensory needs. During these sessions, the park opens earlier for guests to explore the Safari Walk area with reduced noise and minimal stimulation, with music and immersive sound effects paused for a period of the morning. A quiet space is also made available, offering sensory crafts and opportunities to engage with the Education Team, as well as a calm area to take a break if needed. Guests attending a Quiet Morning are also given flexible access to the Safari Drive, helping families plan their visit at a pace that feels comfortable. Dates and details vary, so visitors are encouraged to check the park’s website for upcoming sessions. There is a Changing Places facility near the park entrance.

Morning Explorers at ThinkTank:
If you’re an adult or child on the autistic spectrum or with other special needs and would prefer a quieter visit to Birmingham’s museums, join one of the Morning Explorers sessions at ThinkTank. It will open early for you and your family to explore in a quiet and welcoming environment. Held on selected dates, places must be pre-booked by calling 0121 348 8263 or through the event page on our website when we have a session listed.

The Wildlife Trust:
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. With many of our reserves equipped with accessible paths, lifts, sensory gardens, disabled facilities and buggy hire, nothing needs to hold you back from enjoying the great outdoors. All their paths that are wheelchair/buggy friendly are listed online, link above.

Other useful information:

CEA card:
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. To apply visit https://www.ceacard.co.uk/apply. Applicants must be aged 8+.

National Trust: Essential Companion Card:
The Essential Companion card makes it simple to bring one or two carers or companions with you, free of charge. Just show the card when you arrive, and your carer(s) or companion(s) won’t need to pay an entry fee. To apply call 0344 800 1895.

Carers Card UK:

A photo ID card and app with discounts, free carers tickets and wellbeing support. The ID card displays up to two emergency contact phone numbers and your emergency plan accessed by scanning the card’s QR code.