Summer holiday SEND events

SEND events for parents and carers over the summer holidays 2025.

Find out about SEND events and activities happening across West Sussex during the summer holidays! We will add to this page when we find out about new events.

Some events and activities are free and some you have to pay for.

Unless stated, these events are not run or checked by West Sussex County Council. Including them on the Local Offer website does not mean that we recommend them.

Before attending these events, you should make your own checks.  This should include that you are happy that:

  • the service or event will meet your needs
  • staff are properly qualified
  • policies are in place to keep everyone safe
  • you know how much the service or event will cost

We publish guidance to help you make sure that clubs or events are safe for children.

Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

Free events

Family Hub SEND events in West Sussex

For information about our summer holiday events, see our Family Hub SEND events page.

SEND events at West Sussex libraries

Come and join multi-sensory story time and other events in your local library. Find more information about SEND events at West Sussex libraries.

Events you need to pay for

WSCC Short Breaks for children and young people

Short Breaks are available for children and young people up to 18 years old, who live in West Sussex and who are in receipt of either:

  • the middle or high-care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • the standard or enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • equivalent needs

There is a lot of demand for Short Breaks over the Summer holidays, so some providers may not have vacancies.

Find out more from Community activities and Short Breaks.

Max Card for savings on days out

The Max Card is free of charge to families with a child with special educational needs or disabilities. It offers free or discounted admission to many attractions across the UK.

You can get a Max Card from West Sussex Libraries, where you can join the Disability Register.

Aldingbourne Country Centre (near Chichester)

Aldingbourne Country Centre is running its ‘Super Six Weeks of Summer’ event through the school holidays.

Find accessibility information and a sensory story to help you prepare for your visit.

An individual day pass is £11, a group pass for 4 people is £40. Children under 2 years old and carers are free.

Find out more about summer events at Aldingbourne Country Centre.

Crimsham Farm Community Interest Company (CIC) - Bognor Regis

Crimsham Farm is offering two summer holiday experiences throughout August 2025.

Farm tours

You can book a farm tour to visit pigs, sheep, poultry, goats and more!

It costs £5 per person for a 2 hour tour suitable for all the family - children under 10 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Birds of prey encounter

This 2 hour experience enables you to meet the falconry team, have the opportunity to fly a variety of birds and learn some fascinating facts. Cost is £25 per person.

To find out more and book a farm tour or a birds of prey experience, email info@crimsham-farm.co.uk.

Out of Bounds, Worthing

Special events exclusively for people with SEND and their families.

For dates, times and booking, see the Out of Bounds website.

Wheelchair accessible beach huts available for day hire in Littlehampton

Three accessible beach huts on Littlehampton seafront are available for day hire to the general public at a rate of £65 per day from Arun District Council. Find out more and book an accessible beach hut.

Find out about events and activities across the county at Experience Sussex - London's Extraordinary Neighbour.