Sensory discovery
Calm and engaging environments designed around different sensory preferences and ways of experiencing the world.
Inclusive sensory movementA place to belong.
A place to belong.
A space to become.
Welcome to SEN DEN Cornwall — a proposed sensory movement and discovery centre shaped around the needs of Cornish children, adults and families. A local place to explore, move, discover and belong.
One and All · CornwallOur purpose
Space for every story. Shaped by our community.
Our approach begins with listening to Cornish families, disabled and neurodivergent adults, schools and carers. We are developing an accessible, welcoming local centre for sensory experiences, movement, discovery and connection.
Our vision centres on dignity, choice, accessibility and joy — with age-appropriate spaces for adults and children, and room for families and communities to come together.
Movement & play
Opportunities to explore movement, confidence and wellbeing at each person's own pace.
Community & belonging
A welcoming setting for families, carers, groups and individuals to connect and spend time together.
Designed with our Cornish families in mindRoom to explore.
Room to explore.
Freedom to discover.
We want SEN DEN to feel calm, natural and welcoming — with thoughtful sensory environments, opportunities to move, and room to find a comfortable pace.
As SEN DEN develops, this space will tell the story of our pop-ups through professional photographs taken on location, with the appropriate permissions. Until then, we are keeping the design calm, clear and focused on our community vision.
Follow our journeyThoughtfully planned spacesDifferent needs.
Different needs.
Shared belonging.
Our proposed centre includes a dedicated adult sensory and wellbeing suite, a children's discovery suite, and a flexible movement studio — with accessible amenities and quieter spaces throughout.
We are designing for respectful, age-appropriate experiences while keeping spaces adaptable to the community's needs.
One and All
Our stories shine,
Each of us with dreams to claim.
Strong as waves along the shore,
Proud as seabirds call our name.
A Place to Belong. A Space to Become.
A place for the whole community
For Cornish life, every day.
During term time
Our proposed weekday programme will welcome adults, school bookings, home-education groups, babies and toddlers, with accompanied after-school activities planned between 3pm and 5pm.
Weekends & school holidays
Dedicated adult and children's areas will make it possible to offer age-appropriate bookable sessions throughout the day, including during busy school holidays.
Our accompanying-adult model: SEN DEN is planning sessions where parents, carers, teachers or support workers remain with participants. This is a proposed service model, not an announcement that bookings are open.
A vision taking shape.
Listening first
Learning from Cornish families, adults, carers, schools and community groups about the barriers they face and the experiences they want.
Planning responsibly
Developing the legal structure, funding strategy, premises requirements and sustainable operating model for a seven-day centre.
Growing together
Seeking founding supporters, collaborators and funding partners to help turn this community vision into a lasting place.
Be part of the journey
Help shape a more inclusive Cornwall.
SEN DEN is currently in development and is not yet registered or accepting bookings. We welcome conversations with potential community partners, funders, educators and future supporters.
To express interest: contact the SEN DEN project team through its official contact channel once announced.
Website concept · Pre-launch