Activities for Children, Young People and Families
This page lists local and online opportunities for children, young people and families affected by sight loss. Activities are organised by a range of local and national organisations and may include sport, creative projects and family events. We aim to keep this information current, but details may change, so please contact the organisers directly before attending.
For adult-focused activities in your area, visit our Local Leisure and Social Opportunities page.
To find virtual opportunities, visit our Online Groups and Resources page.
Inclusive sport and leisure
Flyerz Hockey – Bristol
Fortnightly inclusive hockey sessions for disabled and neurodivergent children and adults. Free, with equipment provided and no experience needed.
When: Tuesdays, 6–7pm
Where: OB’s Pitch, Beggar Bush Lane, BS8 3TH
Contact: Lizzie – 07511 700220
Wheelchair Basketball – Kingswood
Weekly sessions for children with additional needs and their siblings. Sports wheelchairs provided.
When: Mondays, 4.30–5.30pm
Where: Kingswood Leisure Centre, BS16 4RH
Contact: Jenny – [email or phone if available]
Super 1s Girls’ Cricket – Hanham
Free inclusive cricket sessions for girls aged 12–25 with SEND.
When: Mondays, 6–7pm
Where: Hanham Cricket Club, BS15 3NP
Contact: Jeanette Tate – jeanette.tate@glosccc.co.uk
Inclusive Tennis – Winterbourne
For ages 8–18 who are disabled, d/Deaf or neurodivergent. The first session is free.
When: Thursdays, 5–5.45pm
Where: Winterbourne Tennis Club, Parkside Avenue, Bristol
Winterbourne Tennis Club booking link
City of Bristol Para Swimming
Trials for confident swimmers aged 7+ with basic stroke ability. Sessions are flexible to individual needs.
Contact: Coach Kiera – cobscpara@gmail.com
Outdoor adventures
The Outlook Trust
Offers outdoor activity and residential breaks for blind and partially sighted children and young people with additional disabilities.
About The Outlook Trust Charity
Family and early years
Guide Dogs Children’s Services
Guide Dogs provides support for children with vision impairment and their families, from independent living skills to family events. My Time to Play (ages 0–4) helps children develop through play. Groups are currently running in Bath & North East Somerset, with new ones planned in South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
VICTA Early Years Sensory Discovery Packs
VICTA offers free sensory packs for children aged 0–4 who are vision impaired. Each pack contains specially chosen sensory items to help families enjoy playtime together, plus online play ideas to help parents get started.
Apply for baby or toddler packs at victaparents.org.uk/early-years-sensory-pack
Online opportunities
Retina UK – Parents and Carers Group
An online peer support group for parents and carers of children with inherited retinal dystrophy.
Peer Support Group for the parents and carers
LOOK Parent Support Group
A friendly online community for families and carers of children and young people with sight loss.
Visit LOOK website
Guide Dogs – My Time to Play online sessions
Interactive play sessions for families of children aged 0–4 with sight loss. Guide Dog services for children webpage