Sensory Soft Play

Sensory Soft Play is a charitable organisation based in Hastings, East Sussex, operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity No. 1183273). Rather than a commercial soft play venue, it functions as a community resource specifically designed to support parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Hastings and the surrounding areas.

The charity provides structured respite sessions on Saturdays, giving families a regular, reliable point in the week where children can engage in purposeful, supported activities. Holiday clubs extend that provision across school breaks, offering continuity for families who often find those periods particularly demanding. Funded trips out are also part of what the organisation makes available, helping reduce the financial barriers that can limit participation for many SEND families.

Activities are built around multi-sensory experiences, recognising that children with a range of needs benefit from environments and stimuli that engage multiple senses simultaneously. Arts and crafts also feature within the programme, providing creative outlets alongside the sensory play elements. An online support community via Facebook offers an additional layer of connection for parent carers, creating a space for peer support beyond the in-person sessions.

As a charity rather than a drop-in commercial centre, access to sessions is likely to involve some form of registration or referral process, and the provision is tailored specifically to the SEND community rather than the general public. Families in the Hastings area with children who have additional needs would be best placed to make direct contact to understand current availability and how to get involved.

A good choice for: families in Hastings and surrounding areas with children who have special educational needs or disabilities, particularly those looking for structured respite sessions and sensory activities in a supportive, community-based environment.

Families looking for soft play in Hastings, East Sussex can explore a range of indoor play centres suitable for different age groups. SoftPlayList provides details on facilities such as parking, on-site cafés and age suitability to help parents compare options. Browse all soft play centres in Hastings to find more venues in the area.