Sounds Wild – Brandon Marsh
Sounds Wild uses music, sound, and natural multisensory resources to help us connect with nature.
Sounds Wild is designed to be accessible for Learning Disabled children and young people with complex support needs and their families.
Read more about Sounds Wild on the NHS Forest website.
Upcoming Sessions
Dates
Sunday 25th October 2026.
More dates coming soon!
Times
the session or if you need to leave the session early, this
is fine, just let the Soundabout practitioners know.
Location and Travel
Address
Wendover Woods car park, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NQ
Parking
There is a large car park on site and 25 blue badge spaces. Please note Soundabout will be covering your parking costs. We will take your car registration on the day of the event and share with the site teams.
Public Transport
Local buses will take you as far as Halton. Chiltern Line runs a regular service to Wendover from Marylebone train station. Please note, it is advised to travel to Wendover Woods via car if possible.
Accessibility Information
Visitor Centre and Outdoor Accessibility
The main reception is wheelchair accessible. As this is a nature reserve, the grounds can be bumpy and uneven. However, our practitioners will find the most suitable and accessible spot for the sessions to take place
Toilet Provision
There is an accessible toilet at the nature reserve, unfortunately it is not a ‘Changing Places’ style toilet, the nearest one to the session is at Asda Abbey Park, CV3 4AR.
The opening times for the changing places toilet at Asda Abbey park are 07:00 – 23:00 on the days of Sounds Wild sessions.
Participant Wellbeing
Staff will take care to keep music and sound levels at a comfortable volume for all participants.
There is plenty of grounds to explore at Brandon Marsh, if participants feel overwhelmed or upset, there will be plenty of space for a quiet moment.
If you have any concerns about the wellbeing or safety of anyone attending the sessions please contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Rebecca on rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135.
Getting to know you
When you sign up to Soundabout sessions you’ll be invited to share anything you’d like us to know about you. This could be how you communicate, accessibility information, sensory needs, and anything else you want to share. We’ll then use this information to help plan sessions.
You can contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead, Rebecca, at any time to share information or ask questions.
Group Sizes
There are 8 participant spaces per session available for booking.
These sessions are designed for Learning Disabled people with complex support needs of all ages. Siblings and other family members are also welcome.
Parents / Carers
Participants must be supported by a parent or carer at all times when attending the sessions.
Venue Photos
Outside Space
What to wear and bring
As this is an outdoor venue, wear something cool if it’s a warm day. but it’s also advised to bring a jacket or blanket in case it’s chilly in the shade or if it’s not a sunny day. In the case of rainy weather, the practitioners will move indoors or have a gazebo.
Please bring snacks / refreshments with you to have during the break. Please avoid sharing snacks between participants due to allergies. There is an on site cafe that sells sandwiches, snacks and hot/cold drinks.
Booking Process
- Advance booking is essential. Please don’t turn up on the day without booking as there might not be space for you!
- We use a booking platform called ‘Enthuse’ for these sessions. You can book using the link below. If you have any issues using the booking system please contact us.
- Sessions are ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ with a suggested donation amount and always a £0 option.
Helpful names and faces
Two Soundabout Practitioners will facilitate the sessions.
Rebecca Tunley
Community Support & Safeguarding Lead
Any other information?
If you have any queries, concerns or need any support prior to the event or on the day, please contact:
Rebecca, Community Support and Safeguarding Lead: rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135