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Welcome to The Thomas Centre

A Special Place for Special People

An outstanding holiday park, for those who are affected by autism, epilepsy and other special needs. Providing holidays for families and groups like yours, on a dedicated 25 acre site in a safe & non judgemental environment.
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Update February 2022

Thank you to all our customers be they first timers, returnee’s or serial offenders!

We have just updated our testimonials (see FAQ’s tab), all of which have been taken directly from last year’s visitors books.

Here are a couple (among many) that made us smile!

“The Thomas Centre doesn’t just welcome you; it gives you a big (socially distanced!) hug!  At last somewhere people get it.  Thank you so much”.  Family, Braintree, Essex.

“First time here at The Thomas Centre and have to say it’s been brilliant, even if the weather wasn’t quite so.  Plenty of space for everyone, including a wheelchair and various toys.  The pool was super and the little ones particularly loved the soft play area.  One of the highlights was a surprise Carol service at our front door (well, one song!) sung by Richard, Jan and of course Thomas!  Thank you so very much”.  Family, London, Harrogate and Spain!

With best wishes,

Richard, Jan and all the TTC Team

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    • Do you dread planning holidays because you cannot find a safe environment that is non-judgemental?
    • Do  you leave holidays feeling more exhausted than when you arrived?
    • Are you a parent of a child that has autism, epilepsy, tourettes or other challenging behaviours?
    • Do you care for young people or adults that have these conditions and others, perhaps in wheelchairs?

The Thomas Centre might just be the perfect place for you to enjoy the break you need.

Swimming pool courtyard - specialist autistic holidays
We provide holidays for families, care providers and special needs schools and groups

Families

If you are a parent or carer of a child with Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, Tourettes or other forms of complex and sensory needs such as Cerebral Palsy, our aim is to provide holidays that meet the needs of the whole family, not just the needs of the family member with special needs. [read more…]

Supported Living & Care Providers

We have become a destination of choice for many supported living and residential care organisations including regional branches of The NAS, Autism Care, Mencap, Sense, Options, Priory, Home from Home Care  and The Hesley Group to name just a few. All our facilities are suitable for all ages and those in supported living or residential care are most welcome here.. [read more…]

SEN Schools & Groups

We welcome SEN school and groups to The Thomas Centre for their educational visits. Our range of accommodation, communal rooms and wheelchair friendly site means that we are suitable for a range of needs. We are also able to support you in organising activities on site and in the local area.   [read more…]

Accommodation

  • Three stunning houses and five spacious bungalows.
  • Bungalows each have a large wet room.
  • Each with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, for up to 4, 6 or 8 guests.
  • All maintained to the highest standards.

Everything you need for your self-catering holiday. [read more…]

Facilities

  • Indoor heated swimming pool for guests own private use.
  • Well equipped 80m indoor play barn, and an outdoor play park.
  • Go-karts and a large selection of bicycles.
  • Trampoline, a football pitch and Josie’s Corner.
  • 25 acres for you to roam on a very private estate! [read more…]

Things to do

In the heart of the Lincolnshire tourist region, no “mega theme parks” but lots to see and do.

Beautiful beaches, that run for miles and miles, all to be enjoyed at a leisurely Lincolnshire pace!

… oh and did we mention the seals in Autumn, just 5 miles away at Donna Nook. [read more…]

The Thomas Centre works on the following principles:

  • We believe that holidays are for the whole family, for the whole group, not just those individuals with special needs. (After all, we spend all our time planning for that person in our lives with special needs and we could all do with a break!)
  • We believe that those who care for people with special needs should be able to enjoy five star facilities. (We are parents ourselves and we like to enjoy good quality facilities!)
  • We believe the more that parents and carers can relax, the better able everyone feels when they return to life’s battles. (Or put another way, if everyone has a good holiday, everyone’s batteries are re-charged!)

We could not find these things when our children were younger.
So, we built The Thomas Centre.

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