What’s on this autumn?
As the weather gets cooler there are indoor and outdoor activities in and around Hackney to get involved in!
Autumn Programme at Young Hackney
The Young Hackney Autumn Programme is now available!
Open to:
Young people aged 10–19 years (up to 25 years with SEND)
Adventure playground users aged 6–15 years (up to 18 years with SEND)
Activities include:
Arts and crafts
Multi-sports
Games sessions
Events and special opportunities
📅 Programmes run during term time and holidays.
🔗 Find full details, times and locations: Autumn Term Programmes - More information
📅 Keep an eye on their website for announcements of Autumn Half Term Programmes: Latest - More information
Bikeworks All Ability Half Term Club
This half term, Bikeworks wil be running All Ability SEND Family Cycling Sessions at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Victoria Park, as part of their wider commitment to helping more children and young people with SEND access and enjoy physical activity.
There will be a wide range of standard and adapted cycles available, including trikes, wheelchair platform cycles and Side-by-Side cycles, making cycling accessible to a wide range of needs and abilities. Their friendly, experienced instructors will be on hand to help each child and their family find the cycles that work best for them.
The free, drop in sessions are designed to be welcoming, flexible and fun, giving families the opportunity to enjoy cycling together in an inclusive environment.
🌳Victoria Park
📅 When: Tuesday 27 October, 11am - 2.30pm
📍Where: Parnell Road, E3 2LA. Near the Lock House Gate Entrance to the Park
🌳Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
📅 When: Wednesday 28 October
📍Where: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3AB. Outside Lee Valley VeloPark
Sensory Swimming Disco
An inclusive disco... with a splash!
Dance, socialise and have fun in Britannia Leisure Centre's sensory pool, featuring multi-sensory technology and heated water (approximately 29°C).
Sessions are led by qualified swimming instructors, who organises games, dancing and pool-based activities.
Key Information
📅 One Saturday each month. Upcoming dates are:
24th October 2026
21st November 2026
12th December 2026
💷 Free for eligible Hackney residents under 18, over 60, or registered disabled with a £1.70 annual Pay As You Go membership.
Please note: A parent or guardian must be in the water with the child or young person.
🔗 Book via this link Bookings | Choose a Time Slot
Taken directly through Britannia Leisure Centre. If you require any assistance with booking, you can contact them on: britannia@GLL.ORG or you can call them on: 020 7729 4485.
SEND sessions at Clissold Leisure Centre
Clissold Leisure Centre offers some SEND friendly sessions during the week.
📅 SEND Soft Play: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-11am
📅 Inclusive Swim: Tuesdays 6:45pm-7:45pm
🔗Book here: Bookings | Choose an Activity
🏊Clissold Leisure Centre offers also offers Inclusive / SEND Swimming Lessons. These are specially tailored lessons for children with additional needs featuring a reduced teacher-to-student ratio. These run on Tuesdays and Saturdays
🔗Book here: Online booking
If you require any assistance with booking, you can contact them on: clissold@gll.org or you can call them on: 020 7254 5574.
SEND sessions at Britannia Leisure Centre
Britannia Leisure Centre offers some SEND friendly sessions during the week.
📅 SEND Soft Play: Mondays 1pm-3pm and Fridays 4pm-6pm
📅 Sensory Swim: Thursdays 6:15pm-7:15pm, Saturdays 12:30pm-2:30pm, Sundays 3:40pm-5:30pm
📅 Inclusive Swim: Mondays 7:30am-8:30am
🔗More information and bookings: Inclusive Activities | Britannia Leisure Centre, Hackney (select 'Training Pool' when booking)
🏊Britannia Leisure Centre offers also offers Inclusive / SEND Swimming Lessons. These are specially tailored lessons for children with additional needs featuring a reduced teacher-to-student ratio. These run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
🔗Book here: Online booking
If you require any assistance with booking, you can contact them on: britannia@GLL.ORG or you can call them on: 020 7729 4485.
Buffy the Bubble Slayer @ Bubble Club
A night club for both learning disabled and non-disabled audiences together. There is live music, DJs, open mic stage, sensory spaces and much more. The vibe is creative and inclusive, all are welcome and there is something for everyone.
📅 Wednesday 28th October 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 11:00pm
📍 Venue: 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London E193
Ages: 18+
🔗 Click here for travel guidance
Buy Tickets: Bubble Club: Buffy the Bubble Slayer | Fundeey
For more information, please see FAQ — Bubble Club or contact us at: info@bubbleclub.org
Accesible Cinema Screenings
Accessible screenings available including relaxed and autism friendly sessions are offered by a number of cinemas in and around Hackney.
These autism friendly or relaxed film screenings are sensory friendly with the sound reduced and lighting dimmed. It is okay for guests to move around and make noise in autism friendly cinema.
Many cinemas also offer screenings or assistance for hearing and vision impairment.
For more information on what is offered at different cinemas see the links below
Vue Cinema - Accessible Screenings — Hackney Short Breaks
Picture House Cinema — Hackney Short Breaks
Picture House Cinema — Hackney Short Breaks