Welcome to Demelza Kent
Set in beautiful grounds with its iconic oast house and serene gardens, Demelza Kent has a huge range of fully accessible facilities, including a sensory room, art room, soft play room and a hydropool.
The hospice has specially adapted bedrooms, with specialist beds, cots and ensuite bathrooms, allowing children to visit for day care or stay for short breaks. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay in our family accommodation, complete with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom.
The hospice also has special bedrooms known as bereavement suites. After a child or young person has died, they can stay in one of these bedrooms for up to five days. They are equipped with special bedding and air-conditioning systems to keep a regulated temperature. Families can use this time to say goodbye to their child, surrounded by loved ones and with 24-hour support from the Demelza team if needed.
There are beautiful gardens for families to enjoy, as well as a kitchen providing delicious food to cater for different tastes and specialist diets, using fresh vegetables from our kitchen garden.
Hydropool
For family splash sessions
For many families, the hydropool at Demelza Kent is the only chance to swim and have fun in the water with their child. With disabled changing facilities, hoists and ramps, the water is kept at a warm and constant 32-34° to help relax muscles, increase circulation and relieve pain. For some children, the pool offers the rare chance to feel more mobile.
Playground
For a pirate adventure
Welcome aboard HMS Demelza! Our wheelchair-accessible playground is the ultimate family playtime experience. Enjoy an adventure on the high seas on our pirate ship, complete with mast, crow’s nest and warning bell, chill out in the beach area or have lots of fun on the swings.
Soft play room
For family fun
Our soft play room is all about fun. With a ball pit, tunnels and music and fitted with hoists, it’s a place for families to spend time together and have fun in an accessible setting.
Cinema room
For blockbusters and kids’ classics
Imagine a family trip to a cinema with lots of comfy chairs, bean bags and more than 300 movies to choose from, including children’s classics, Disney and the latest blockbusters. Our popular cinema room is a welcoming, accessible space that also feels homely and relaxed. Feel free to bring your own popcorn and treats for a great day out, for all the family.
Sensory room
For relaxation and play
A safe and peaceful environment for play, therapy and relaxation, our fully accessible sensory room offers children of all ages a calming, immersive and interactive experience, with colourful lights and soft music.
Art room
Complete with all kinds of art materials, the art room is a lively, colourful space where children can make art or just get really creative. There's also a private space for art therapy sessions.
Music room
A room full of musical equipment, from a piano through to a drum set, as well as recording equipment for laying down tracks. The space is used for group sessions or for one-to-one music therapy.