May
Night Owls
Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the Science Museum.
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public (for example, individuals with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences).
Taking place on selected dates across the year, we open the museum exclusively after hours, and wherever possible will have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume levels on exhibits.
As well as exploring some of the galleries, you can enjoy a selection of fun activities across the museum. There will also be quiet areas for those needing to take a break. More details on exactly what to expect on the day will be sent out in advance of each Night Owls event.
General admission to Night Owls accessible events is free and suitable for visitors aged 16+. Family and friends are free to attend as well, but everyone will need to book a free ticket in advance of the event.
- When: 24 May
- Where: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD
- Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
- Cost: Free
South London Playscheme for Deaf Children aged 6 to 16
- When: 27, 28, 29, 30 May
- Where: Rathfern Primary School, Rathfern Road, London SE6 4NL
- Time: 10am to 4pm
- Cost: £2 per day
Autism Young Person and Adults Group
Come along and join other autistic young people and adults to share your views with the Bromley All-age Autism Board.
In person event
- When: 27th May
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe, United Reformed Church, Bromley, BR1 1RY
- Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
- Cost: Free
Online event via Microsoft Teams
- When: 29th May
- Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
- Time: 7pm to 8pm
- Cost: Free
Bromley Short Breaks Program
- When: 28th and 30th May
- Where: St Mary Cray Primary School, High Street 239B, Orpington, BR5 4AR
- Time: 10am
- Eligibility Criteria: Children aged 5 to 18 with an EHC plan. Referrals must be made by Bromley Council. For more information email charlie.faux@sportworksltd.co.uk
June
Early Years Drop-In Expert Advice and Support
- When: 2nd June
- Where: Blenheim Children and Family Centre
- Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
- Cost: Free
Autism Adults Social Group
Are you an adult late to diagnosis or considering that you may be autistic? Come along and join us at the Autism Adults Group.
- When: 3rd June
- Where: The Partridge Pub, Bromley High Street
- Time: 8pm to 10pm
Family Fun Zone: Relaxed Session
Families with neurodivergent members (e.g. people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing difficulties) can book onto a quieter, calmer exploration of the Family Fun Zone with fewer crowds.
Most Family Fun Zone activities will be open, and you can meet scientists and engineers, join in with experiments, play games, sing songs, enjoy stories and do arts and crafts.
The Family Fun Zone has trees for shade, grass to play on or spaces to sit and relax.
- When: 8 June
- Where: Prince's Garden, London SW7
- Time: 11am to 12pm
- Cost: Free
Bromley LDA Cup 2025
- When: 14th June
- Where: Bromley Football Club, Hayes Lanes, BR2 9EF
- Time: 1.30pm to 6.30pm
- Age: 18+
Tower Bridge Relaxed Session
On the second Saturday of every month, Tower Bridge host Relaxed Opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism and other neurodiverse needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers.
Families are able to explore the Towers, Glass Floors and Engine Rooms and also take part in a family trail if they wish.
To ensure the Bridge is as welcoming as possible, they:
- Limit the number of people in the Bridge
- Turn off loud hand-dryers and replace them with disposable hand-towels
- Turn off loud soundscapes and video
- Run regular disability awareness sessions with our staff
- Provide visual story to help you plan your visit, available here.
- Have Access Toolkits around the Bridge, which contain sensory items to help to assist visitors who may be overwhelmed due to the new environment.
- When: 14 June
- Where: Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP
- Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
- Cost: Standard entry charge
Bromley Mencap Garden Party
- When: 17 June
- Where: The Lodge, Norman Park, Hook Farm Road, Bromley, BR2 9SX
- Time: 4pm to 6pm
- Cost: Free. Advance booking required. Please request a booking form from enquiries@bromleymencap.org. The closing date is 10 June.
Lewisham Inclusive Sports Festival
- When: 21st June
- Where: Ladywell Arena, Silvermere Road, SE6 4QX
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
- Cost: Free
Autism Parent and Carer Group
Are you a parent or carer of an autistic child, young person or adult or do you have concerns about your child's social communication?
Join us at our next parent and carer autism groups, either in person or via Microsoft Teams.
In person event:
- When: 24th June
- Where: Committee room 3, Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR1 1DP (Westmoreland Road entrance)
- Time: 10am to 11.30am
- Cost: Free
Online event via Microsoft Teams
- When: 26th June
- Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
- Time: 7pm to 8pm
- Cost: Free
Regular Clubs and Events
Aqua Active
Enjoy the benefits of the swimming pool with four FREE Aqua Active sessions for people with complex needs and disabilities.
Basketball for Young People (11 to 16 years)
Do you like to play basketball or looking to try new sports? Join the LWFCI basketball team and learning basketball skills, advance ball handling, basketball dribbling, footwork, defence, team play, scoring moves and fun friendly indoor basketball games. All abilities welcome!
- When: Every Tuesday
- Where: Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY
- Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- Cost: £1 per session
To join the team or for further information contact: info@lwfci.org.uk.
Bromley Y Parent Carer Support Group
This support group is an opportunity for parents and carers who have children with additional needs to focus on themselves through the Bromley Y support group.
Parents can email Bromley Y at parentsandcarers@bromleyy.org to receive an invite for the online group.
Dynamic Coaching's SEND Fun Football
Join Dynamic Coaching's inclusive sessions for D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent children, young people and their families.
- When: Every Saturday
- Where: Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Grays Farm Road, Orpington, BR5 3AD
- Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Beckenham & Bromley SEND Cricket Hub
Free cricket sessions are now being run at Beckenham County Cricket Ground for young people (12-24) with disabilities. The sessions are fully funded by Lords Taverners.
- When: Every Friday (term time)
- Where: Beckenham Country Cricket Ground, Worsley Bridge Road, Beckenham, BR3 1RL
- Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Email Daniel Levey for more information at daniel.levey@kentcricket.co.uk
CANDI Tuesday Club
CANDI Tuesday Club takes place every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm. Activities include karaoke, quizzes, arts, music, board games and so much more. Cost if £7.50 which includes food.
- When: Every Tuesday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Cost: £7.50
CANDI 18+ Arts and Crafts Group
Arts and Crafts Group for young people aged 18+. Email info@candicharity.co.uk to book your place!
- When: Every Tuesday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
- Cost: FREE
CASPA
CASPA offer various clubs for all ages. To find out more, visit the CASPA website:
Chair Yoga
🪑 SEND Chair Yoga – Relax, stretch, and feel amazing!
This session is open to young people with SEND aged 16 to 25. Come along, give it a go, and have some fun!
- When: Tuesdays
- Where: The Warren, Hayes, BR2 7AL
- Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
💙 A great way to stay active and meet new friends!
Children and Family Centres
I Can Play sessions are running out of all the children and family centres (CFC).
The sessions are for children aged under 5, with additional needs diagnosed or undiagnosed and are bookable via the children and family centres. To find out more, call them directly at:
- Burnt Ash 020 8697 4503
- Biggin Hill 01959 571694
- Blenheim 01689 831193
- Castlecombe 020 8857 1185
- Community Vision 020 8778 2970
- Cotmandene 020 8300 2548
Connections Cafe
Looking for a space to unwind, create, and connect?
🖌️ Try your hand at crafting, painting, or poetry. 🤝 Meet new people in a warm, welcoming space. 🎭 Hosted by Quest Soul Theatre C.I.C & Play Place.
- When: Every Thursday
- Where: Mountfield Community Centre, St Mary Cray, BR5 3TU
- Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Creative Junction
A weekly creative arts class for young people with SEND aged 18-26 years, running term time throughout the school year.
Disability Inclusive Swim Sessions
Disability Inclusive swim sessions are now taking place within Zambezi Swim School, with support from Access Sport.
Coaches at Zambezi Swim School have swim teacher training, as well as disability inclusion training – the perfect sessions for pupils who are d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent. This includes children with physical impairments, health conditions, learning disabilities or sensory impairments.
- When: Every Thursday (term time) - until summer holidays
- Where: Royal Park Academy, Sidcup
- Session time: 30 minute classes (5 children and 5 parents per class)
To find out more contact the provider directly at info@zambezisportsschool.co.uk.
Dynamic Coaching Basketball
Sign up for our Inclusive Basketball sessions (16+)!
- When: Every Friday 2-3pm
- Where: Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Red Lion Ln, London SE18 4LD
- Time: 2pm to 3pm
Encounter
- When: 11th May, 8th June, 13th July
- Where: Christ Church Beckenham
- Time: 3pm to 4pm
Futsal SEND Indoor Football
Inclusive football sessions for D/deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent children.
- When: Wednesdays
- Where: St Stephen's Church Hall, Welling, DA16 3QL
- Time: 5pm to 6pm
- Cost: Free
For more information, contact 020 7993 9883 or email Disability.Inclusion@AccessSport.org.uk
Gateway Tuesday Club
Orpington and Bromley Gateway Club welcomes people with learning disabilities aged 18+ to the Tuesday Club! Games, cafe, and social space. Email info@orbgateway.club for more information or visit their website.
Gateway Friday Club
A club for people aged 18+ with learning difficulties.
The Orpington and Bromley Gateway Club takes place very Friday from 7pm to 9pm, at St George's Church Hall, Bickley Park Road, BR1 2BE. Experience live music, disco, parties, bingo, quizzes, raffles, games, crafting, art therapy and more!
Inclusive Creative Dance
Access Sport are supporting the launch Inclusive Creative Dance sessions, providing more opportunities for young people aged 5 to 14 years, to engage in physical activity.
- When: Wednesdays
- Where: St Thomas More Church, Bexley
- Session time: 5pm to 6pm
- Cost: £3 per session
Pulse Disability Sports Club
Pulse Disability Sports Club provides the opportunity for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent club members from aged 8-17 years to participate in an array of weekly inclusive multi sports activities across our clubs in London and the South East.
The sessions focus on fun, inclusive games and activities, with a variety of sports and activities including boccia, dodgeball, multi sports. Sessions are adapted to each young person’s needs.
These sessions are inclusive to anyone who is neurodivergent (including autism and ADHD), has a learning disability/difficulty, visual impairment, D/deaf or hard of hearing, a mental health or long-term health condition or physical impairment. All abilities/disabilities welcome!
To find out more, visit the Pulse Social website:
Remark Community Parent and Children Group
Remark's Parent and Children group provides workshops, advocacy, social meet ups and exciting trips.
The group is aimed at both deaf parents with hearing children and hearing parents with deaf children. The age range for children is 0-11 years old, primary school age. Siblings of deaf children are warmly invited to join too.
To find out more, visit the Remark Community website:
Remix Theatre
Remix Theatre run inclusive drama classes. Weekly sessions take place every week!
Junior Remix
- Age: 8 to 13 years
- When: Mondays
- Time: 5.30pm to 6pm
Senior Remix
- Age: 14+
- When: Mondays
- Time: 6pm to 6.45pm
Senior Remix
- Age: 14+
- When: Saturdays
- Time: 9.15am to 10am or 10am to 10.45am
Youth Remix
- Age: 18+
- When: Saturdays
- Time: 10.45pm to 12.15pm
Find out more at the Remix Theatre website.
Rhiannon's Cafe
A warm welcome awaits you at Rhiannon's Cafe, a neuro-diverse cafe in Bromley.
Regular inclusive events and activities in a warm and safe space. Meet up with your friends or meet new people.
Rhiannon's Cafe is part of Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations (CANDI) Community Interest Company, a non-profit making organisation.
New social opportunity at Rhiannon's Cafe every Friday
- When: Every Friday
- Where: Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY
- Time: 1pm to 3pm
MyClub Junior with MyTime Active
Teen Circuits for young people aged 11+ with special educational needs or disabilities
Get active with a fitness professional who will guide you through a session in the Pavilion Leisure Centre's gym.
- When: Every Monday from 5pm to 6pm at the
- Where: Pavilion Leisure Centre, Kentish Way, Bromley BR1 3EF
- Time: 5pm to 6pm
Parent carers must stay at all times. Sessions are charged at £6.75 per session.
To register, please email: myclub@mytimeactive.co.uk
Super 1s Cricket Sessions!
- When: Fridays
- Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
- Where: The County Ground, Worsley Bridge Road, Beckenham, BR3 1DR
For more information contact Brian Gasking at brian.gasking@kentcricket.co.uk
Walking Football for Young People with SEND
- When: Thursdays
- Time: 10.45am to 11.45am
- Where: The Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL
- Ages: 16 to 25
For more information, please contact 07880 786323 or email hello@need2change.org
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