Leisure

Ideas about things to do for you or your family

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SEND events

Find activities, groups and organisations near you

Things to do

Finding accessible things to do in your spare time.

Finding childcare

Help to find the right childcare

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Accessible sports

There are lots of different sports to try and hopefully you will find a sport you like

Somerset Young Carers Group

Anyone under 18 in a substantial and regular caring role can be referred

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a real adventure from beginning to end

Activities for families and young people

Things to do, try out new activities, have fun and access your local community

SEND events

Find activities, groups and organisations near you

Exploring the arts

Finding ways to get creative with art and music and additional needs

Inclusive youth groups and clubs

Making groups and activities accessible for everyone

Democracy and young people

Information about democracy and young people in Somerset

Keeping safe online

Reducing the risks when using the internet, social media, and technology.

Places to go

Includes information about getting out and about, taking part in activities and events

Accessible Somerset

Includes information about getting out in the countryside and other healthy, enjoyable things to do

Getting out and about

Making transport and getting around in Somerset easier for people with additional needs.

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Sports and leisure facilities

Gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools, tennis courts and more available across Somerset

SEND events

Find activities, groups and organisations near you

Accessibility and autism friendly libraries

Information about accessibility and autism friendly libraries

Safe Places Scheme

This service is open to anyone in the force area with communication difficulties, such as a learning disability or dementia

Museums

Museums celebrate and protect our rich heritage in Somerset

Parks and play areas

Find parks, play areas and country parks on a map

Swimming pools

Accessible options for swimming with the whole family

SEND Sessions

Making venues more accessible for families with additional needs

Theatres

Ways for families with additional needs to enjoy performances

Activity passes and discounts

Passes are available to all families in Somerset with a child or young person with a disability or additional need

Somerset Max Card

Making days out more affordable for foster families and children with additional needs

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Making nature more accessible

Spending time outdoors is a great way to do things together as a family

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Information about disabled parking badges and how to apply for one

Accessible toilets and changing places

Changing Places are designed so that they are completely accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently

Swimming pools

Accessible options for swimming with the whole family

Theatres

Ways for families with additional needs to enjoy performances

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Concessionary bus passes

National Concessionary Travel Scheme Passes for Somerset residents of pensionable age or who are disabled

Better Journey Cards

Better Journey Cards give people with a disability a way of letting a driver know that they may need additional help

SLINKY – Transport on demand

This service is for for people not served by or unable to access regular transport

Bus timetables

Find timetables for your local services and contact details for operators in Somerset

Car Schemes

A community car scheme is a not for profit organisation, usually run by volunteers, that operates a form of car sharing.

Community transport

Community Transport is there to serve those who don’t have access to public transport and are without access to suitable alternative transport.

Motability scheme and mobility equipment

The Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair

Independent Travel Training

Training for students with disabilities or SEN to be able to use transport on their own

Community transport

Transport for community groups and people whose needs are not easily met by normal public transport.

Getting out and about

Making transport and getting around in Somerset easier for people with additional needs

Health transport

If you're going to hospital for an appointment, tests or treatment, you'll normally be expected to make your own way there