Leisure activities (young people - SEND)

Two school students with SEN playing with a ball.

We all like to find a particular activity that we enjoy or a new activity we would like to try.

Sports and other activities:

keep you fit and healthy
are good for your body
refresh your mind
help you learn new skills
help you make new friends and visit new places
make you more confident.

Slough has a lot of activities to offer and places to go to whatever your age or ability.

You can check the accessibility of venues on AccessAble or download the AccessAble App on Apple and Google Play Stores.

Activities and things to do

Check out:

Active Slough for a programme of sport and physical activities
Slough Ice Arena for inclusive fun and engaging climbing and ice skating sessions
SPICE for ice skating lessons in a calm and caring environment at Slough Ice Arena for children and young people with SEND
Disability tennis for sessions specially tailored for wheelchair users, young people with learning disabilities, visual impairments and hearing difficulties
Jump In Trampoline Park for relaxed sensory sessions including soft lighting and soothing or no music for a relaxed, safe & friendly low sensory space to play
Jump Giants Trampoline Parks support sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12.00 - 13:00 term time, and 10:00 - 11:00 on Saturdays only during school holidays
Salt Hill Activity Centre for inclusive ten pin bowling, trampoline park sessions
Autism Berkshire events for leisure and social activities for autistic children and adults
The Autism Group Saturday activity clubs in Maidenhead
Holiday Activities and Food progamme for activities over the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays
Slough Children First short breaks and activities
Camp Mohawk (SEND Family Centre) which has adventure playgrounds, swings, sensory garden, play village, outdoor games area and various other play areas within a large, secure site
Resource Productions 'Into film club' and 'Script Saturday' if you want to be a filmmaker and take part in some practical filmmaking. Discover all the skills and equipment required to make it in the movies
Youth Engagement Slough (YES) offers free activities for young people. Check YES latest programme of activities.

Slough Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

If you are between 5 to 16 years (reception to year 11) and eligible for free school meals, you can check out the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

The HAF programme provides:

free enjoyable activities
nutritious meals

during the major school holidays (Easter, Christmas and summer).

The sessions include a healthy meal and a variety of exciting activities and sports.

Check the HAF programme which will be updated with a list of providers offering activities.

Parks and green spaces

With 76 outdoor playgrounds and play areas across Slough, there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the play facilities in our green spaces.

For free recreation, check your nearest park with a play area, recreation ground on Slough Borough Council website.

Slough Libraries and The Curve

Visit a Slough library to:

browse and study
use the public computers and free wifi
borrow or renew books.

A range of activities for all ages take place at Slough Libraries. Check Slough Libraries events calendar for the latest programme.

You can also find online resources, including e-books and e-magazines, family history and learning opportunities!

The Curve is Slough’s library and cultural centre, right in the heart of the town.

The Curve has:

a library
a café
gallery
the Slough Museum
computer suites
free Wi-Fi

Check Accessibility information for Library @ The Curve.

Theme parks

Spend an action-packed day out at a theme park.

From thrilling rides through history, to mythical beings, theme parks offer great entertainment.

Alton Towers resort has more than 40 thrilling rollercoasters and attractions for everyone to enjoy. Ride the immersive wooden rollercoaster Wicker Man or experience a vertical 90-degree drop into the ground on Oblivion. Check Alton Towers know before you go information and guidance for guests with additional needs.
Chessington World of Adventures has rides and entertainment for kids and adults alike. You’ll find more than 40 rides and attractions across 10 exciting themed lands, as well as a SEA LIFE centre, a zoo with more than 1,000 animals and Go Ape at Chessington. Plan your visit to Chessington World of Adventures .
Sail with pirates or Vikings, get chased by dragons, uncover the treasure of the Pharaohs, go on a deep sea adventure at Legoland Windsor. Check Legoland's information guide for guests with additional needs.
Discover an island of thrills and adventure at Thorpe Park, with more than 30 incredible rides including the mind-bending Derren Brown Ghost Train. Plan your visit to Thorpe Park.

Merlin Entertainments offer The Ride Access Pass which allows you to access to rides via a queuing system for yourself and up to three people (one of which must be age 14+) at:

Alton Towers Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
THORPE PARK Resort.

The Ride Access Pass removes the need for you to wait within the main ride queue lines, and enter by a dedicated entrance for Ride Access Pass users. It is valid for 3 years.