Incredible Kids runs inclusive play sessions in North Bristol for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with additional needs or a disability, plus their brothers, sisters and parent carers. No diagnosis or referral needed. Sessions run on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and cost £5 to £10 per family, with £25 annual membership.
Every session is run by our trained, DBS-checked Incredible Playworkers, who love nothing more than helping every child play their way. You just need to be a member to book. Become a member.
Incredible Saturdays
Times: 11.45am, 1.30pm and 3.45pm
Cost: £8 per family. Where: The Vench, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TD.
Our busiest, liveliest session, and the one most families start with. Bring the whole family, brothers and sisters included. There’s trampolining, a sensory room, slime, crafts and loads of outdoor space, with playworkers on hand to follow your child’s lead. The cuppa and something sweet are on us.
Want something quieter? Try a Small Group Session instead.
Small Group Sessions
When: Saturday mornings, 10am
Cost: £8 per family
Is a busy session too much for your child? These mornings are capped to a smaller number of families, so it’s calmer, quieter and a bit more space for everyone.
Incredible Girls
When: first Saturday of the month, 11.45am
Cost: £8 per family
A session just for girls with additional needs and their families, all about making friends through creative, messy and adventurous play. Little brothers under 5 are welcome.
PDA Sessions
When: Monthly on Saturdays at 11.45am.
Cost: £8 per family
A space for families with children with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Come and meet other families who get it, swap stories and find support that fits.
Fridays at The Vench
The Vench Adventure Playground, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9TB
Incredible Fridays
Time: 4pm to 7.30pm
Cost: £10 per family, hot meal included
After-school play with fun activities and a hot meal with pudding for the children. Fancy ending the week without having to cook?
Incredible Wednesdays
Where: Filton Children’s Centre, Conygre Road, Filton, BS34 7DD.
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Cost: £5 per family, with some free places
A relaxed midweek group for children aged 16 and under who are at home during the school day. Expect simple crafts, space to play and time to socialise in a calm, friendly room, with a small enclosed outdoor area and a sensory corner. Refreshments are on hand throughout.
We have a range of ages who visit regularly from the very young to teenagers. It’s a children’s centre though, so most of the equipment is aimed at younger children and it won’t suit every teenager.
Holiday Activities and Food
When: Dates vary
Where: Venues vary and include The Vench, Lockleaze, BS7 9TD. The Ranch, Southmead, BS10 5PP.
Cost: free if your child gets free school meals because of benefits, otherwise £8 per child
Holiday play with a proper meal for the whole family, packed with activities and fun. Days can change, so check the listings before you book.
How to book
Membership is open to every family with a child or young person up to 25 with additional needs or a disability. No diagnosis needed. Once you’ve joined, you can book any session through our booking system.
Can’t afford a ticket? We often add free places when another family donates one or when funding allows. Got a bit extra to spare? Buy a place for another family too; that’s how we fund the free ones.
Questions parents ask us
Do I need a diagnosis?
No. If you, or a professional who works with your family, think your child has additional needs, you’re welcome here.
Can brothers and sisters come?
Yes. The whole family comes along, siblings included.
Do I stay with my child?
Yes. These are family sessions, so you stay with your child while our playworkers play alongside you. You remain responsible for your child at all times.
How much does it cost?
Membership is £25 a year for the whole family. Sessions cost £5 to £10 per family, and we often have free places. Holiday sessions are free for children on benefits-related free school meals.
What if my child finds busy places hard?
Try a Small Group Session on a Saturday morning, capped at eight families, or our calmer Wednesday group in Filton.
Getting around The Vench
The indoor space has step free access, and there’s a disabled toilet with a hoist. Flat paths take you from the entrance to the indoor space and the MUGA (our fenced games court), so you can get there in a wheelchair. The ground outside is concrete and stony in places. There is a ground level trampoline. Lots of the adventure playground itself isn’t wheelchair accessible, but there’s still plenty to do. Not sure if it’ll work for your child? Get in touch before you book and we’ll talk it through.