Pop Up Spaces - Glow Baby Play Centre

Low demand, sensory friendly family play

Location address: Glow Baby Play Centre, Bexhill-on-Sea
Chosen age group:

Ages: 0 - 18 years

Available tickets:
Child Ticket Free
Next date: None - Register your interest
Pop Up Spaces - Glow Baby Play Centre block mentored by Come As You Are (CAYA)
What we'll do
We will welcome you in, show you around if it’s your first time, and offer you a voucher for a hot drink on us. You can explore the sensory room, outdoor play areas, and the play café with role-play corners and soft play. There is free parking and the space sits within the beautiful grounds of Chestnut Meadow Country Park. In winter, Glow Baby has a maximum safe capacity of 25 children and their families across the space at any time. To keep everyone safe, comfortable and able to plan ahead: 15 spaces are bookable through this page, and 10 spaces remain available as on-the-day drop-ins. This system helps families who need certainty to know they definitely have a space, while still protecting access for families who cannot book or do not use booking systems. We know this may mean some families are disappointed if the session becomes full. We are working on increasing the regularity of all our sessions because we know how popular and needed they are. We are no longer able to offer a completely free café. Our funding was very limited, and the number of families attending has grown far beyond what we initially budgeted for. Each adult will still receive one free hot drink on us. This session is for families with children who are neurodivergent, disabled, and or have high support needs — families who need community, connection and a space where everyone can be together comfortably. Our Pop Up Spaces are low-demand and pressure-free. You can arrive whenever works for you, stay as long as you like, and leave when you need to. You supervise your children and we are here to support you. Come as you are. Always.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Come As You Are (CAYA)
Creating Spaces and Support For Families
Our Mission Come As You Are CIC exists to advance inclusion and accessibility for neurodivergent, disabled, and SEN children and their families. We create safe, supportive environments — alongside training, advocacy, and community-led programmes — where families can connect, learn, and thrive together. Our mission is simple: to make belonging the baseline. From our pop-up spaces and sensory-friendly projects to our workshops and professional training, every part of our work is designed to remove barriers and build community. Come As You Are CIC is currently finalising the establishment of The CAYA Foundation (CIO) — a charitable arm that will sit alongside the CIC to secure long-term sustainability and protect our inclusive work for future generations. Our Values Inclusion and Accessibility We design with accessibility in mind from the start — ensuring that every child, family, and professional can take part in their own way. Safety and Connection Our spaces and sessions prioritise comfort, calm, and care — offering a safe place to rest, play, and connect without judgement. Reducing Isolation We tackle social isolation by improving access to public spaces, opportunities, and peer support across the community. Advocacy and Practical Tools We support families with information, confidence, and practical tools — helping them to navigate systems and create change together. Co-production We champion lived experience as expertise. Families and professionals co-design the spaces, services, and training that shape inclusion locally. Our Aims We exist to: Advance inclusion and accessibility for neurodivergent, disabled, and SEN children and their families. Provide safe, supportive environments for play, connection, and community-led activity. Relieve isolation and exclusion by improving access to public spaces, services, and opportunities. Support families through peer connection, advocacy, and practical tools. Champion co-production — ensuring that those with lived experience shape the spaces and services that affect them.
What to Expect
A relaxed, low-demand space Sensory room, outdoor play and soft play A mix of quieter areas and more active areas Families who understand different needs and ways of communicating Support from the Come As You Are team if you need it Freedom to come and go in the way that works for your child A free hot drink for each adult Come for ten minutes or the whole session. There is no “right” way to be here.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Families feel welcomed, included and understood from the moment they arrive.
Aim 3
Parents and carers connect with others who understand their experiences and needs.
Aim 5
Families leave feeling supported, lighter and part of a community they can return to.
Aim 2
Children can be themselves without judgement or pressure in a flexible play environment.
Aim 4
Families access a space that reduces barriers and supports different needs and communication styles.
Low Demand and No Pressure
You can arrive late, leave early, or step outside for breaks. There is no expectation to join in, make conversation or stay for the whole time. We create the environment. You choose what works for your family.
Pricing information
Ticket nameChild Ticket
Price£0
InformationEach child needs a ticket, but adults do not need to book
LEARNER REFLECTIONS0 reflections
Where we'll be
Glow Baby Play Centre, Chestnut Meadow, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 5JG
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.