See Me Play @ Garden Gate
What is See Me Play @ Garden Gate?
Our monthly family sessions at the magical Garden Gate project community gardens offer opportunities for self-directed play to neurodivergent and/or disabled children and young people of all ages, and their siblings and parents/carers.
See what the space looks like
What can we expect?
Well-resourced opportunities for play, especially sensory play
Exploring and regulating in nature.
Family play time in a space where children and young people can play freely in the ways that they choose, without judgement.
All play is optional, and there is never any expectation to engage in any one aspect of play.
All play is self-directed and supported by experienced playworkers
A cup of tea and chat while a playworker supports your child 1-1; please just ask a member of our team
Who is this session for?
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All ages
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Diagnosed, Self – identifying and questioning welcome.
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This play session is particularly good for families and children and your people who enjoy messy-play, climbing, swinging, building, waterplay, and sensory-seeking.
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There is something for everyone here; whether children and young people feel like running freely or sitting and watching the wind in the trees.
Where is See Me Play @ Garden Gate?
This session is located at the Garden Gate Project, Northdown Park Road, CT9 3TP
How to get there by...
Free parking is available right outside the enterance to the Garden Gate
Bus - 'The Loop' and ask for 'Friends Corner'
Train - Our nearest train station is Margate
Book a Garden Gate session
No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us if price is a barrier
Frequently asked questions
Yes! If there are tickets left Absolutely. If there aren’t, message us and we’ll see what we can do.
Flexibility is everything! As an ND organisation, we know things can change. If you can’t come to a session last minute and want to carry your ticket over, get in contact and we will work something out.
Always!
No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us if price is a barrier
Just wanted to say thanks for yesterday - it was a really lovely, no-demand setting and quite different to anything I’ve done with the kids before. After their anxiety of not knowing what to expect wore off they had a really great time. [my child] has been out in our garden this morning planting with my husband, so it definitely sparked something in him.
-Feedback from a parent after their first time attending a See Me Play session at the Garden Gate
Favourite place I’ve been to. I’m neurodivergent, and I didn’t realise how stressed I’ve been in other spaces until I came here. I could just relax and be myself. You can just tell everything is done with love, and for the right reasons. I loved it and [my child] had a great time.
-Feedback from a parent after their first time attending a See Me Play session at the Garden Gate
[My child] sensed the welcoming atmosphere the moment he raced through the gates. My shoulders instantly softened and relaxed… as I remembered I was in a space that didn’t need my apologies or explanation for my child just being himself! Although society (Margate/Thanet) at least is much more understanding/accepting of neuro divergent traits… I’m still always on high alert. It felt so free… my son felt the same. The volunteers are incredible - kind, knowledgeable and calm!
-Feedback from a parent after their first time attending a See Me Play session at the Garden Gate
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