List of organisations that provide activities for children with disabilities
and special educational needs during term time and school holidays
Setting Name
Details
Programme
(as at March 2015)
Access2sport – Active Luton
These are the opportunities that Access 2 Sport and Active Communities are
currently running for young people with disabilities.
Day
Time
Venue
Activity
Monday
3.30 to 4.30
Inspire
Thursday
6.00 to 7.00
Inspire
Multi Sports
Club
Football
Target
Group
KS 3/4
KS 1 to 4
Friday
Telephone
Email
Website
Fees
Booking
Setting Name
Details
Transport
Setting name
Ages
Youth Club
4.00 to 4.30 Lea Manor Swimming
KS 1 to 4
4.30 to 5.00
5.00 to 5.30
(see also Diveability listed below)
01582 400272
colby.nichollsbrown@activeluton.com
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/hw/disabled-people/disabled-peopleaccess2sport
Check with Active Luton for activity fees.
Certain benefits enable qualification for Go 4 Less card which offers a
discount.
Children must be booked on to activities, to ensure appropriate staffing is
provided. If you would like any information on any of these activities please
contact the telephone number or email above.
Access Disability Project at CYCD
Access Disability Project (ADP) aims to change negative attitudes towards
disability within the South Asian Communities by focusing on each
young person’s abilities, by giving them opportunities to develop to their full
potential and by demonstrating that each child or young person is valued.
In the weekly sessions the young people have an opportunity to do a range
of activities including board games, painting, poster making, watching films,
playing computer games & play-station, using the internet, football, cricket,
basketball and the opportunity to make new friends.
With our own wheelchair accessible minibus, we are able to offer safe
transport for the children to the Centre & drop off.
Centre for Youth and Community Development (CYCD)
94-106 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZ
9 to 30 years
ADP Youth Club:
Mixed Group - Friday, 4.30 to 9.30 pm
Mixed Group – Saturday 3.30 to 9.30 pm
School holiday
playschemes
Website:
Further details
Setting Name
Loads of Autistic Fun
(L.O.A.F.)
Summer Activity
Schemes
Also run during all school holidays
In addition to the normal weekly sessions the project also runs holiday playschemes during ALL school holidays for 8 to 18 year olds. This provision is a
mixture of daytime and evening activities including trips to various
educational, recreational and adventure centre.
http://www.cycd.org.uk/adp/
Nafeesa Riaz
Tel: 01582 519500
M: 07809349359
Email: adp@cycd.org.uk
Autism Bedfordshire
LOAF is a Saturday morning activity group which the whole family can
attend. They run fortnightly during term time from 10am to 1pm in
Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and Luton. They provide an
inclusive environment where all children up to age 12 (those with A.S.C. and
their siblings) and their parents/carers are welcome and supported by
trained staff and volunteers.
These hugely popular schemes run during the first few weeks of the
summer holidays in Bedford and Luton, providing social, educational and
play experiences for children with A.S.C. aged 3 to 17 years. Ours are the
only schemes in Bedfordshire & Luton specialised to support children with
A.S.C. through having trained staff and volunteers and safe, secure and riskassessed environments. We offer a wide range of onsite activities and
visiting entertainment as well as trips out.
Summer holiday schemes 2015
Name: Junior Activity Scheme (3 - 9yrs)
Venue: Richmond Hill Special School
Date: 27th – 31st July 2015
Name: Junior Holiday Club (10 – 13yrs)
Venue: Bramingham Primary School
Date: 3rd – 7th August 2015
Name: Senior Holiday Club (14 – 17yrs)
Venue: Bramingham Primary School
Date: 3rd – 7th August 2015
Name: Summer Fun (10 – 17yrs)
Venue: Barnfield West Academy
Date: 3rd – 7th August 2015 and 10th – 14th August 2015
Date request forms are available on our website: www.autismbeds.org
Forms should be returned by 13th March 2015.
Wanted Fun
Trampoline Courses
Address
Tel No
Email
Website
Attraction/Event
Riding Sessions
Riding Lessons
Riding & Stable
Management for
disabled young people
Address
Telephone number
Booking
Website
Attraction/Event
Details
Address
Telephone number
Dates
Time
Age
Fee
Booking
Website
Social clubs for young people aged 10-17 years with Asperger Syndrome or
High Functioning Autism. Groups run in the evening, once a fortnight during
term time with occasional outings during the holidays. The cost is £3.50 per
person payable on the door, and you need to be a member of Autism Beds.
Also run 6 week Trampoline courses in Luton and surrounding area. Check
website for future dates.
St Mark's Church, Calder Rise, Bedford, MK41 7UY
01234 214871
enquiries@autismbeds.org
http://www.autismbedfordshire.net/
Baylands Equestrian Centre
Lead rein walk in Stockwood Park or in the arena as assessed. Available
between 10am and 4pm on Tues/Wed/Fri to maintain discounted rate.
Suitable for disabled or disadvantaged children and adults. Riding hat
provided if required. Some conditions may require medical clearance.
Assistants/Supervisors/Carers are to assist with attending to riders.
Duration: ½ hour
Price: £20.00 (off peak) / £30.00 (peak)
Provide horse riding lessons for disabled children and young people aged 3
-25 on Sundays; £8 per session per person.
Riding for disabled young people including stable management (grooming,
tack, care of horses)
Every Sunday from 1st February 2015 between 2.00 and 3.00pm
Cost £8 per person per session (payable on the day)
Stockwood Park, Luton, LU1 4BH
01582 720766
Call 01582 720766 to book a place
http://www.baylands-equestrian.co.uk/
Bedford Flyers Trampoline Club
Bedford Flyers Trampoline Club are piloting trampoline sessions for
children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions in partnership
with Autism Bedfordshire. Head coach John Mitchell has over 30 years
experience of coaching at all levels including supporting young people with
disabilities. Please note that 1:1 support will not be available during these
sessions.
Biddenham Upper School, Bedford, MK40 4AZ
01234 214 871
Tuesdays
5.00 to 6.00 pm
10 to 17 year olds
£3.50
To book a place please call on 01234 214 871.
http://www.bedfordflyers.co.uk/
Attraction/Event
Details
Address
Telephone number
Days
Time
Age
Challney Youth Zone – Friendship Club
Youth club for young people with disabilities
Challney Youth Zone, Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ
01582 548939
Mondays during Term Time only
6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
11 to 25 year olds
Setting Name
Autism and Learning
Disability Friendly
Screenings
Cineworld Luton
Cineworld offer a selection of screenings exclusively for people with autism
or learning disabilities and for their friends and relatives.
The lights are dimmed and the sound turned down slightly to provide a
sensory friendly environment so everyone can enjoy the film.
Cineworld cinemas accept the CEA discount card - £5.50 per year, must be
in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or
Registered Blind to apply.
Disabled child pays ticket price and carer can accompany them free.
To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day there will be two Autism Friendly
screenings on the 2nd April:
 Home at 11.00 am
 The Spongebob Movie: Sponge out of water at 1.00 pm
The Galaxy, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
0871 200 2000
Cineworld Luton
CEA discount card
Easter School holiday
Address
Telephone
Website
Setting Name
Details
Dimensions UK Ltd
Provide camping weekends between April and September for young people
with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorders; maximum four
children per activity weekend, three-day package including two overnight
stays. Two age appropriate groups: 8 – 13 years, 14 – 18 years. Dimensions
can meet medical needs. May not be suitable for children and young people
with profound and complex needs including those with high M and H needs
due to the rough terrain of the activity park.
N.B. A Child in Need Assessment is required to access this activity.
Setting Name
Details
Diveability
Designed for 11-25 year olds with disabilities and who have a moderate
level of co-ordination, these exciting specialist diving courses are some of
the first of their kind in the UK. Courses are led by ex-Olympic diver and
coach Hayley Sage. For more information on whether you meet the criteria
for these sessions please speak to Hayley, David or Harry.
These sessions are slightly longer than a usual diving lesson to allow for
skills within the Learn programme to be competently acquired.
Inspire: Luton Sports Village.
Please contact Inspire for more information.
The programme caters for disabled individuals aged 11-25 years who have a
moderate level of co-ordination.
Address
Dates
Age / Ability
Fees
Booking
Website
Setting Name
Details
Address
Contact
Funlands Youth Club
FUN Saturday Club
Easter Holiday Club
Easter Panto
Regular Swim Sessions
Ages
Booking
Website
Divers should be able to swim 25 metres, be comfortable in 5 metre deep
water and have a moderate level of co-ordination. People are encouraged
to call first to discuss theirs or their child’s requirements.
A course of lessons is £60 for 10 weeks in line with our Hydra Learn to Dive
scheme.
For more information 01582 393230 or email diving@activeluton.co.uk
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/hydra/learn-to-dive/diveabilities
Families United Network
Our Holiday Clubs, Trips, and Swimming sessions are a lifeline and offer
practical support for families, offering friendship and support for parents,
carers and siblings – and a range of creative, stimulating and FUN activities
for children and young people.
Visit the website for a list of upcoming activities.
The Disability Resource Centre, Poynters House, Poynters Road, Dunstable,
Beds, LU5 4TP
Nazma Miah on 01582 470999 or 07880 404330
nazma@familiesunitednetwork.org.uk
Provided by Families United Network and based at Lealands Youth Zone on
Monday nights, Funlands is a youth club for disabled young people aged 10
– 16.
Starting from 4th April 2015
FUN’s fortnightly Saturday Club provides opportunities for children and
young people (aged 10 years to 25 years) with disabilities to spend FUN time
away from their parents whilst carers have the opportunity to take a break
from their usual responsibilities.
Based from Lealands High school in Luton, children and young people get to
have FUN participating in activities with the assistance of a one to one
support worker.
There will be lots do at the Saturday club such as swimming, arts & crafts,
organised sport, music, trips and much much more.
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: £20 per session per child
Tuesday 31st March to Thursday 2nd April
Tuesday 7th April to Thursday 9th April
Lealands High School, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AL
Cost £5 per day
Bring a packed lunch and stay all or part of the day. No need to book.
Join FUN at the Grove Theatre’s Easter Panto ‘The Pirates of Treasure
Island’ on Sunday 5th April, 3pm. For just £5 per person. Booking essential –
contact the team or book online.
Swim Sessions Exclusively for FUN members
At Keech Cottage Pool in Luton
These sessions run fortnightly on Saturday afternoons 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Up to age 18
Book holiday activities and swimming sessions via phone or website.
http://familiesunitednetwork.org.uk/
Setting Name
Details
Address
Tel No
Email
Website
Setting Name
Details
Address
Tel No
Website
Attraction
Address
Details
Note
Opening times
Fees
Contact
Setting Name
Details
Friends of Bright Eyes
Provide activity clubs and playschemes for disabled young people aged 8-18
years. Siblings included. Also offer a variety of activities and day trips for
which the whole family can be included.
Transport is provided for activity clubs.
FOBE, Office F1 Maxet House, Liverpool Road, Luton, LU1 1RS
07871 500706 or 01582 966065
info@fobe.org.uk
http://www.fobe.org.uk/
Futures Fun Factory
Futures Fun Factory is the ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and
exciting environment. Our soft play centre is packed with creative play
equipment with dedicated areas for teens, toddlers and babies.
If you are looking for a special party venue Futures Fun Factory is the place
to be. There’s great party packages to celebrate those special occasions for
youngsters, teens and older ones too.
Futures House, The Moakes, LU3 3QB
01582 492166
http://www.futuresfunfactory.co.uk/
Hart Hill Adventure Playground
Falks Road, Luton, LU2 0FN
Luton’s flagship adventure playground - with indoor and outdoor facilities
for all ages, abilities and additional needs. Providing children with
stimulating, exciting and challenging environments to play in, both after
school and during holiday periods, whilst supervised by qualified and
experienced staff.
Fully accessible playground complete with swings for wheelchair users,
sensory play and accessible toilet facilities including ceiling track hoist
system and changing table.
Children are able to come and go as they please at any time during our
opening hours. Staff will not have the authority to stop children from
leaving the site.
Monday closed
Tuesday 4.00-6.00pm
Wednesday 4.00-6.00pm
Thursday 4.00-6.00pm
Friday 4.00-6.00pm
Sat 1.00-9.00pm private hire
Sunday private hire
The APG is a free of charge, open access facility.
01582 431311
KIDS Aldenham Adventure Playground
Purpose built venue offers adventure play for disabled children and young
Dates & Times
Address
people with a range of impairments.
Parents/carers and families with children aged 0 to 19 years.
Indoor Play Hut
Outdoor Play Vicinity
• Central play area with range of
• Climbing frames and zip
activities
wire
• Sensory room
• Sand pit and play water
feature
• Soft play room
• Hobbit tunnel and basket
swing
• Chill out lounge
• Tree house with slide
• Interactive floor projection
• Chime bars and chalk
boards
• Wheelchair accessible toilets
• Wiggly mirrors and 3
wheeler bikes
• Changing area with table and
• Picnic tables and chairs
hoist
Details of future dates to follow. Contact Dale for further informaiton.
KIDS Adventure Playground, @ Aldenham Country Park, Hertfordshire, WD6
3AT
Contact information
Dale Sloan, Playground Manager
0208 953 0121 or dale.sloan@kids.org.uk
Fees
Additional Information
£5 per child per hour
Pre book in advance or call on the day for availability.
Children remain responsibility of Parent and Carer.
Provide a change of clothing/footwear and food/drink etc.
Siblings welcome!
£1.00 car park token exit fee per vehicle.
*Concession Rate £3.00
>In receipt of income support (proof required)
Setting Name
Details
Kids In Action – The Base
Our new Base provides almost 6,000+ square feet on the ground floor with
another 3,500 + feet on the first floor. The new facility includes a much
bigger and better soft play area, sensory rooms, IT and games area including a juke box, pool table, table tennis table and air hockey – and an
Arts & Crafts area. We also now have a fantastic disco and dance area and
will soon also provide a lounge and activities (including cinema) area on the
first floor aimed at teenagers and young adults with special needs
A children’s club every Saturday from 10am to 4pm
An over 18s club every Monday night from 6pm to 9pm
Address
We run holiday youth clubs every school holiday on Tuesdays, Wednesday
and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm for children and young people aged 0-19
years – every school holiday week apart from Christmas.
Unit 26, Apex Business Centre, Boscombe Road, Dunstable LU5 4SB.
Tel No
Email
Booking
01582 477762
kidsinaction@aol.com
Please contact Kids in Action to book a place.
Setting Name
Details
Lea Manor Friendship Scheme
Weekly youth club for children and young people with disabilities.
Some holiday support including occasional trips.
11- 25 years
Lea Manor High School
01525 863924
Fridays during Term Time only
7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
amanda.cullens@chums.uk.com
Please contact Amanda to book
Ages
Address
Tel No
Days
Time
Email
Booking
Attraction/Event
Details
Activity, Venue, Day and
Time
Costs
To book
Website
Setting Name
Saturday Club
No Limits – Active Luton
NO LIMITS is a Bedfordshire based project aiming to create more
sustainable opportunities for people with disabilities, to take part in regular
sport, physical activity & exercise. It is based on the following ethos:
 NO LIMITS to an individual involvement!
 NO LIMITS to an individual aspiration! Football!
 NO LIMITS to regular participation in sport in Bedfordshire!
The project has been developed through the Disability Resource Centre, in
conjunction with the County Sports Partnership. Active Luton is helping to
support the project to deliver programmes across the town.
The initial focus is Teens and Adults with learning disabilities living in Luton.
A number of activities are already running, and we are working hard to
develop even more.
Multi-Sport Session Adults Disability at Hightown Community Sports and
Arts Centre on Friday between 10:00 - 11:30
Multi-Sport Club Access2Sport Transition for 16-19 yrs at Lewsey Sports
Park on Monday between 10:00 - 11:30
Swimming lessons for Autistic Teenagers (30mins), followed by a family fun
session (1hr) at Inspire: Luton Sports Village on Saturday between 10:00 11:30
£3 per session
e-mail Alison Wright on Alison@teambedsandluton.co.uk
or call 01582 813762
http://www.activeluton.co.uk/hw/disabled-people/disabled-people-nolimits
PHAB Friendz
Offer a Saturday club for six hours, once per month, for young people aged
11-25 with profound and special needs including health and those with
moving and handling needs. A nurse is on site to attend to any medical
needs. Siblings are included. Activities include sensory play, switch adapted
play equipment, soft play, music sessions and outdoor play on
PHAB friendz
playscheme
PHAB Friendz offer a
fortnightly Saturday
club
Neet Teens Luton PHAB
Need Teens Luton
PHAB youth sessions:
Address
Tel No
Setting Name
Details
Further details
Setting Name
Details
After School Club
Saturday Club
Holiday Club
wheelchair accessible swings and roundabouts. Family outings are offered
throughout the year.
Playscheme for disabled young people aged 11 years+ with profound and
complex needs including health and medical needs. Siblings included.
Nurse on site. For more information contact Noreen.
For young people aged 11 years+ with profound and special needs including
health, moving and handling. Nurse on site.
Siblings are included. Family outings offered throughout the year. For more
information contact Noreen.
Offer a five day residential break in the summer holidays for disabled young
people aged 11 years+ at an outdoor activity centre in the New Forest.
Support Workers and transport provided. For more information contact
Judith.
Also offer weekly inclusive youth sessions during term time. Open to
disabled and non disabled young people aged 11 years+. (Transport is not
provided). For more information contact Judith.
41 Langford Drive, Luton , LU2 9AJ
Noreen on 01582 450852, 07899 085998 or noreen.frendz@sky.com
Judith on 01582 725931 or judith.frendz@sky.com
Rainbow Special Needs Playscheme
Open to children attending Lady Zia Wernher School for children with
profound and complex needs including medical. Nurse on site and transport
provided. Variety of activities offered.
Contact 01582 728705
SNOOSC – Special needs out of school club
SNOOSC run an after school club, Saturday club and Holiday Club for young
people aged 9 to 21 years.
This is currently operational on Monday and Wednesday during term time
from 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm.
Re-introduction of one Friday during January/February/March 2015. The
dates for these are: 30/1/15: 27/2/15: 27/3/15:
Charges currently for After School Club are £8.00 per 2 hour session.
Transport with an escort is provided for After School Club journey home.
The charges range from £4.00 - £8.00 depending on distance.
For specific dates see online directory record.
Saturday Clubs are operational every fortnight during term-time from 10.00
am – 4.00pm.
Fees are £20.00 per session, and £10.00 for half a session accordingly.
Parents/Carers need to transport their children/young adults to and from
the club.
For specific dates see online directory record.
Holiday Club is operational during school holiday periods. Sessions are from
9.30 am - 4.00 pm.
Holiday Club fees are £20.00 per session and £10.00 per half a session
accordingly. Parents/Carers need to transport their child/young adult to and
Telephone
Email
Directory record
Setting Name
Details
Date
Times
Telephone
Website
Booking
Setting Name
Details
Days / times
Telephone
Website
Setting Name
Venue
Activities
February Half Term
Activities
from the club.
Parents/Carers will be informed in advance for dates of trips/venues. There
will be extra costs for trips.
Session fees can be reduced for Parents/Carers claiming certain benefits. If
families are experiencing difficulties they can also contact SNOOSC office in
confidence to arrange a payment plan. Siblings that have special
needs/disabilities can also request a reduced rate.
For specific dates see online directory record.
01582 868244
snoosc1@gmail.com
SNOOSC – visit the record for further details of staff training, and dates of all
clubs.
Special Children’s Days
Check the ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo web pages for updates
on upcoming Special Children's Days - welcoming children with special
needs and their families and friends.
With increased specialist facilities and number of staff, as well as special
'interactive events' and discounted entry, Special Children's Day is an
exciting and exceptional event not to be missed.
Future dates to be confirmed
tbc
0844 225 1826
http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/whats-on
Places are limited so book early when the dates are published.
Stagecoach / Icknield Hearing Impaired Club
A dedicated after school club for hearing impaired young people aged 9-19.
Led by Stagecoach with support from HIU Communicators the club
encourages social opportunities for hearing impaired students to promote
self confidence, self expression and independence.
Tuesdays 3.30 to 5.30pm, term time only
01582 576561
www.stagecoach.co.uk
Tokko Disability Project
Tokko Youth Space, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP
This is a weekly project for young people between 13 and 24 years old with
mild to moderate disabilities. Young members will have the opportunity to
use the centre facilities including the indoor climbing wall, kitchen and
games room. The centre also has a dance studio and ICT media room. The
project aims to provide new opportunities for young people with disabilities
to engage in activities with young volunteers. The project also provides
volunteering opportunities for main stream young people who act as
buddies and provide one to one support.
Disability Project at SizzAll & Bowling
February 17th, 12.00 to 8.00 pm.
Fees
Contact
Website
Membership required £15.00
Setting Name
Details
Whizz Kidz – Luton Ambassador Club
Ambassador Clubs are designed for young wheelchair users aged 10-25, but
we open our doors to anyone who supports Whizz-Kidz and wants to be a
part of our clubs! That means if you want to bring your brothers, sisters and
friends along, you’re very welcome to - just let us know in advance. Our
Ambassador Clubs belong to the young people who attend them - you get
to decide what you want to do, and we’ll make sure you get to take part in
lots of different activities and try new things. We also provide healthcare
support at all of our Ambassador Clubs, so you can be independent and
spend time away from home.
Location
Dates
Telephone
Email
Website
The Youth Zone, Lea Manor High School, Luton
Check website for future dates
07795 325931
d.dolan@whizz-kidz.org.uk
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk
info@tokko.co.uk or 01582 544990.
http://tokko.co.uk/whats-on/
The following local attractions have also specified that they may be able to offer discounts for children
and young people who have a disability:
Subject to change please check with attractions before travelling.
All require proof of disability – e.g. Luton Children Disability Register Card
The English School of Falconry
Grebe Canal Cruises
Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road,
Pitstone Wharf, Cheddington Road, Pitstone, LU7 9AD
Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT
01296 661920
01234 742 766
www.grebecanalcruises.co.uk
http://www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk/
Disabled child can travel free with one full paying
Disabled child free when with full paying
fare. Tickets can be issued for the season or on an
parent. If the disabled child is visiting with carer individual trip basis.
then carer would enter free and the child
would pay £4.50
Gullivers Land
Luton Town Football Club
Newlands, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT
Kenilworth Road Stadium, 1 Maple Road,
01908 609001
Luton, LU4 8AW
www.gulliversfun.co.uk/milton-keynes
01582 416976
www.lutontown.co.uk
Discounted rate for disabled child.
Reduction on season ticket and home game tickets.
(Away games will vary)
Luton Library Theatre
Mead Open Farm
St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH
01582 878100
01525 852954
www.lutonlibrarytheatre.co.uk
www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
Disabled child pays concessionary rate + carer
Standard Time £5 each for disabled person and carer.
free. Maximum 7 wheelchair seats so advisable
to contact Theatre in advance
Peak (School Holidays and Bank Holidays) £6 each for
disabled person and carer.
Snakes & Ladders
Blackburn Road, Houghton Regis LU5 5BQ
01582 660111
www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk
Stondon Motor Museum
Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6JN
01462 850339
www.motor-museum.co.uk
Reduced entry rates for disabled child and
carer.
Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2LF
01582 872171
www.zsl.org
Discounted rate for disabled visitors. Free entry
for one essential carer or free car entry
available per paying disabled adult. Free entry
for one essential carer per disabled child. (note:
cannot be used in conjunction with Tesco Days
Out vouchers.)
Woodside Animal Farm
Slip End Village, Luton, LU1 4DG
01582 841044
www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
Reduced entrance rates of £3 the child with
disabilities, a carer is £4.50
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9QN
01525 290407
www.woburn.co.uk
Varies so best to check ahead but a rough
costing for summer 2011 is £4.95 per child and
£4.95 per carer
One disabled person and one carer have free access
to all amenities at Tower Bridge.
One disabled person and one carer can be admitted
for £11 each.
Proof of disability in the form of either a Blue Badge
or DLA letter must be taken with you.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP
0207 407 9191 (Bookings)
www.towerbridge.org.uk
Last updated: 12th March 2015
The Family Information Service produces a list of local activities, exhibitions and attractions open to all
as well as this dedicated list. Please visit the Family Information Service Directory to view the list which
is renewed for each school holiday.
Disclaimer
Luton Borough Council does not check activity providers and some of these activities are not organised
by Luton Borough Council. Activity providers are responsible for all insurances. If requested to sign a
waiver or indemnity, please use your own judgement to assess its content before signing. If you are
under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any activity.
Useful resources
Support Services
British sign language classes for parents
Icknield High School Hearing Impaired Unit provides British sign language classes to parents of deaf
children in single gender groups. Classes are supported by interpreters and the key aims are to
encourage communication within families of deaf children, promote inclusion and understanding of deaf
issues and to teach, enable and promote BSL to parents of deaf children particularly from the Asian
community. Contact Pat at Icknield High School Hearing Impaired Unit on 01582 576561.
Luton Parent Carer Forum
The parent carer forum aims to make sure that parents’ voices are heard when it comes to planning and
decision making about services for our children in Luton.
The forum seeks to work together with the Local Services (Education, Social Care), and NHS who are
actively involved and included in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the
services accessed by Children 0-25 and families with special educational needs and disabilities
Luton Parent Carer Forum is independent and voluntary, parent led, which means that the forum will
decide its own priorities and how it would like to be involved within the local authority decision making
process. There is a national support from Contact a Family and the National Network of Parent Carer
Forums (NNPCF), which also enables parents’ views to be fed back nationally. For more information
contact Tracey Gilson on 07985470156 or visit www.lutonforum.org.uk
Mentoring Service
The Mentoring Service supports children and young people aged 5-18 who are facing a variety of
challenges in their lives. Support is offered throughout the year by individual support with a mentor,
group work on a variety of topics, social events and a drop in facility. Children/young people supported
by the Mentoring Service are also able to access the recreational therapeutic programme to gain new
experiences and develop their self-worth, resilience and team working skills. For more information
please contact Chums 01525 863924, email info@chums.uk.com or visit www.chums.uk.com
Holiday venues
For information about fully accessible holiday venues in the UK and abroad which welcome families with
disabled children or those with special needs you can request a copy of the ‘Parents Directory’ from the
Luton Family Information Service.
Rough Guide
You may also find the ‘Rough Guide to Accessible Britain’ useful with ideas of days out throughout the
UK. The guide is free to Blue Badge holders.
Travel insurance
The National Autistic Society, in partnership with insurance service Unique, offers a specialist travel
insurance policy for:
 people affected by autism and other pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities and allergies
 families and friends travelling with them
 members of The National Autistic Society (members receive a 10% discount).
Their website also has lots of practical advice for booking and preparing your holiday, as well as
travelling and activities. Visit www.autism.org.uk/18059
For further support visit the Local Offer or view the current Short Breaks Statement.