Bookable facilities
For children with serious or life-limiting conditions, and their families, having fun together is especially important, but going out can be challenging when the world isn’t always built with accessibility in mind.
Sensory rooms
For relaxation and play
A safe and peaceful environment for play, therapy and relaxation, our fully accessible sensory rooms in Kent, South East London and East Sussex offer a calming and immersive experience, with colourful lights, soft music and even water beds (at our Kent and South East London hospices).
Cinema room
For blockbusters and kids’ classics
Imagine a family trip to a cinema with comfy chairs, bean bags and over 300 movies to choose from, including children’s classics, Disney movies 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.
Hydropool
For family splash sessions
For many families, our hydropool at the Kent hospice is their only chance to swim and have fun in the water with their child.
The pool has disabled changing facilities, hoists and ramps, and water kept at a warm and constant 32-34°C to help relax muscles, increase circulation and relieve pain. For some children, it offers the rare chance to feel more mobile.
More about our hydropool
Our hydropool has proved very popular with families ever since it opened at Demelza Kent in 2012.
Fully fitted out for children with a broad range of needs, the changing areas are quiet and warm, with moving and handling equipment like overhead hoist ceiling tracking and shower trollies.
You don’t need to be staying at our hospice to use the pool, you can book one of our popular Sunday sessions and make the experience your own. Either quiet and relaxing, or perhaps loud and fun with the jacuzzi, lights and music - it’s your day.
Safety in the water is paramount, and our lifeguard is always on duty. Floats, life vests, arm bands and rings are also available.
Soft play room
For family fun
Our soft play room at Demelza Kent is all about the 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.
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.
Our playground is currently being refurbished and will be available for bookings shortly.
Want to book some family fun?
To book any of our Demelza facilities, please get in touch with our service administration team at careadministration@demelza.org.uk.
Need to chat about your needs? Call the team 01795 845270.
Please let us know if you have any conditions (precaution information) that mean extra care is required in our hydro pool.
If you're not currently supported by Demelza, complete our referral form to see how we can help your family.