Holiday activities from the Bucks Activity Project
Here you can find out more information about where we go and what we do while we are there. There are also links to the individual sites so you can explore the possibilities.
Adventure Playgrounds:
Thomley is a hugely popular, fully accessible venue in Worminghall (near Thame). The purpose‑built adventure playground offers a wide range of activities, including wheelchair‑accessible swings, a roundabout, a wooden castle, and a zip wire. There are also specialist bikes and go‑karts suitable for children of different abilities.
Indoors, children can enjoy soft play, a sensory room, a music room, themed arts and crafts, and a dedicated teenage space. Thomley’s experienced staff plan sessions with children’s individual needs in mind. The site also includes large accessible toilets with a ceiling hoist and secure external boundaries.
Find out more here: thomley.org.uk
TVAP is a popular, purpose‑built adventure playground and indoor activity centre in Taplow, near Maidenhead. The site includes a range of accessible features such as a woodland walk, wheelchair‑accessible swing and roundabout, water play area, and adapted bikes and go‑karts.
Indoors, children can enjoy a sensory room, music room, lake‑view play area, soft play and arts and crafts. With secure external boundaries and specialist facilities, TVAP is particularly well‑suited for children who require additional support or have complex needs.
Find out more here: tvap.co.uk
Water sports and outdoor adventure
Caldecotte, located near Milton Keynes, is a seasonal activity venue we use during the warmer months. Children can take part in a wide range of land‑ and water‑based activities, including fencing, archery, sailing, paddleboarding, and more. The site has accessible changing facilities and access to a portable hoist, and the creative staff team work hard to make most activities accessible for all abilities.
Over the warmer months we visit Go Ape at Wendover woods, and Go Ape Black Country Park, in Wexham. Both are a great day out for children and young people who are taller than 1.4m, and aged over 10. The children (and staff!) enjoy spending time in the treetops, den building and completing trials. This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Skirmish is a very popular activity, particularly in the warmer months. The venue is located in Wycombe, in a large woodland area. Skirmish laser tag encourages children to work in teams to overcome objectives and missions in a purpose built environment. This activity is particularly suitable for young people who are active and enjoy partaking in a challenge. Unfortunately, this is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Popular out and about activities
We regularly visit local pools in Aylesbury (Aqua Vale) and Wycombe, including the Rye Lido during the summer months. Our staff support children directly in the water to help keep them safe throughout the session.
All venues offer excellent facilities for wheelchair users, including large accessible changing rooms.
We often visit local cinemas, including Odeon Cinema, Aylesbury, and Cineworld, High Wycombe. The children are given the option of different films to watch and this activity is always accessible for wheelchair users.
Bowling is a popular activity for our children and young people, both in Aylesbury and Wycombe. Our children enjoying playing a couple of games, socialising with others and then going to get food afterwards!
Rush is a large indoor trampoline park in High Wycombe and a popular choice all year round, especially for active young people who love to move. Sessions typically last two hours and give children access to a wide range of trampolines and a soft play area.
Flip Out is an indoor adventure park located in Aylesbury town centre, packed with attractions to keep young people entertained. Activities include laser quest, interactive football, roller skating, and more. This venue is particularly popular with active children who love to move and explore.
Farm trips
We regularly visit local farms throughout the year and these activities are popular with our young children who love the animals!
Hogshaw Farm in Aylesbury offers plenty of space for children to explore, with a variety of animals to meet—including rare breeds and a friendly pets corner. The site also features an outdoor play area for the warmer months and an indoor soft play area for those colder winter days.
Odds Farm offers plenty of space for children to explore, with a wide variety of animals and opportunities to get up close with many of them. The site also features both indoor and outdoor play areas, including water play, along with tractor rides around the farm—making it a fun and engaging visit for all.
Fun Days
Our Fun Days are a popular choice, offering a full day of activities including sports, arts and crafts, toys and board games, baking, and more. We also invite a children’s entertainer to make the sessions even more exciting.
Fun Days are fully accessible for children who use wheelchairs, with mobile hoists and ceiling hoists available to ensure everyone can take part. These sessions take place at venues across the county.
Family trips
We offer opportunities for families to enjoy a day out together at popular tourist attractions in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Coaches collect and drop off in both Aylesbury and Wycombe, making the trips easy to access. Support workers may also be available to assist families throughout the day.
Previous destinations have included London museums, zoos, theme parks, theatres, and many more exciting places.
