The Garden: SEND Friendly Sessions

Schedule

Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge | Canterbury, EN

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Sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 5+.
About this Event

These sessions welcome children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 5+ who would enjoy or benefit from the calm, sensory-focused environment of The Garden exhibition.

Playground Festival 26 presents:

Makers of Imaginary Worlds, Roma Patel and Rachel Clementine

Specially designed for very young children we invite you to explore the world of “The Garden” through the eyes of a child. This beautiful interactive installation offers you and your child the opportunity to enter a magical world of wonder and discovery among plants, flowers, birds, insects and animals.

This immersive installation is designed to spark curiosity and encourage playful exploration.

Playground empowers young children and their families through engaging, transformative and high-quality creative activities.

The Garden is part of a new early years international festival designed to bring together and celebrate the creativity of our young children and families alongside outstanding, engaging national and international work.

Playground is a partnership between Kent County Council’s Culture and Creative Economy Service and Kent Libraries and achieved National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status with Arts Council England in April 2023.


10am to 11am every Saturday from Saturday 2 May to Saturday 4 July

(Limited capacity. Advance booking recommended)

Special Exhibitions Room, First Floor, The Beaney



Please Donate

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


is a partnership between Kent County Council’s Culture and Creative Economy Service and Kent Libraries and achieved National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status with Arts Council England in April 2023.

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