Tees Traders Network

06/09/2026

💜✨ SENsational Festival 2026 — THANK YOU! ✨💜

Well… the British weather certainly decided to make an appearance today! 🌧️😂

A HUGE thank you to every single trader, customer, family and supporter who braved the rain and joined us today. 🥹💜

We know the weather unfortunately meant that lots of people who planned to come couldn’t make it, and we’re genuinely sorry. We completely understand — sometimes you just have to admit defeat when the heavens open! ☔️

But despite the rain, we still had an absolutely amazing day, and we’re so grateful to everyone who supported SENsational Festival and all of our fantastic traders. 🥰

To our traders — THANK YOU for turning up, setting up and making the best of a very soggy situation. You are all absolute stars! ⭐️

And to everyone who came along, spent money with our small businesses, had a play, grabbed some food, used the sensory room or simply came to support us — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 💜

This is only the beginning…

🌟 Next year we’re coming back BIGGER, BETTER and hopefully DRYER! 🌟

We’ve already got so many ideas for making SENsational Festival 2027 even more amazing, and we cannot wait to show you what we have planned.

Thank you for believing in what we’re trying to create. 💜

SENsational Festival 2027… LET’S DO THIS! 🎉✨

06/09/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 is TODAY!!!💙🌈

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

05/09/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 is TOMORROW!!!!!💙🌈

Please SHARE this post with any families who might benefit from a genuinely inclusive, relaxed and fun day out. 💙🌈

Get ready for a FREE family fun day designed with SEN families in mind — and honestly, we’ve packed this one with SO much to do! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

Reminder we have not gone ahead with the mascot as we know a lot of neurodivergent children can get overwhelmed or anxious so we have left that out this time.

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

04/09/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 in 2 more sleeps!! 💙🌈

Please SHARE this post with any families who might benefit from a genuinely inclusive, relaxed and fun day out. 💙🌈

Get ready for a FREE family fun day designed with SEN families in mind — and honestly, we’ve packed this one with SO much to do! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

03/09/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 💙🌈

Please SHARE this post with any families who might benefit from a genuinely inclusive, relaxed and fun day out. 💙🌈

Get ready for a FREE family fun day designed with SEN families in mind — and honestly, we’ve packed this one with SO much to do! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

✨ AND IT’S COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER! ✨

And we’ll have Stockton Parent Carer Forum joining us. So please come speak to them and donate!

💙 THE SENSORY CALM ROOM 💙

One of the most important parts of our festival is our Sensory Calm Room.

For children who find busy environments overwhelming, need somewhere quieter to regulate, or simply need a break from the excitement, this space is there for them. 🫶

🌿 Free to use
🧸 Calm, quieter environment
💙 A safe space to step away from the crowds
✨ Take as much time as your child needs

There is NO pressure to stay in the main festival area. Come in, explore, have fun, take a break, and return when you’re ready. ❤️

🎪 OUTSIDE FUN!

We’ve got plenty happening outside too!

🏰 Soft play & inflatables — FREE to use Discos Castles Northeast
🎭 Face painting Teesside Party Dayz
✨ Glitter tattoos
💇 Festival hair
🎈 Children’s activities
🧸 Toys and goodies
🍭 Sweets & treats

And of course, there’ll be LOTS of fantastic local traders selling handmade goodies, toys, gifts, cakes, treats and more! 🛍️

🍕☕ FOOD & DRINK

Because no family day out is complete without food! 😂

🍕 aMAYzing Pizza
☕ Coffee van Claire’s Coffees
🍰 Cakes & treats
🍭 Sweets
🍽️ Carvery available at Synthonia Suites
🍺 The bar will also be OPEN

So you can grab something delicious, get yourself a coffee, let the kids burn off some energy and enjoy a proper family afternoon!

💙 FREE ENTRY
💙 FREE inflatables
💙 FREE use of the Sensory Calm Room

Whether you’re a regular at SEN events or you’ve never been to one before, you are welcome.

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

02/09/2026

Ooh sensory bags sound fab!

We will be here trading on Sunday 12- 4

We have sensory bags @ £10.00,
Themed drawstring bags start @ £8.00
Themed Rucksacks start @ £15.

🎉🎉We also do party bags, themed bags with 2 themed items £7.00 each,🎉🎉
Birthday Child will get theirs free

01/09/2026

How fab are these little sets? Twinkle Coffin 3D will be joining us on Sunday at our SENsational Festival 2026 With all their fidget toys, sensory toys and even pain stim toys.

We'd love to see you there!

🧙‍♀️✨ Magical Potion Play Set ✨🧙‍♂️

Whether they’re mixing mysterious potions, casting spells, creating their own magical apothecary or turning bath time into a bubbling experiment, the possibilities are endless!
👩‍⚕️ Some kids want to play doctors.
🪖 Some want to play armies.
🧙‍♀️ And some clearly want to start practising their witchcraft early! 😂
🔮 Each set includes:
🖤 1 x Cauldron
🧪 3 x Potion bottles
🥤 3x Cups
🥄 Spoon
🍽️ 1x Tray
💷 £20 per set
✨ Made to order: Please note that these sets are made especially for you once your order has been received. Please allow 7-10 working days from ordering before dispatch.

Please note: Colours may vary slightly from those shown due to screen settings and filament availability.
If you have any issues or questions about your order at any time, please don’t hesitate to email us — we’re always happy to help. 💜
✨ Let the potion-making begin! ✨

Pre order yours here > https://twinkle-coffin-3d.sumupstore.com/product/childrens-potion-set

31/08/2026

🌈💙 SENsational Festival 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 💙🌈

Please SHARE this post with any families who might benefit from a genuinely inclusive, relaxed and fun day out. 💙🌈

Get ready for a FREE family fun day designed with SEN families in mind — and honestly, we’ve packed this one with SO much to do! 🥳

📅 SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

✨ AND IT’S COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER! ✨

And we’ll have Stockton Parent Carer Forum joining us. So please come speak to them and donate!

💙 THE SENSORY CALM ROOM 💙

One of the most important parts of our festival is our Sensory Calm Room.

For children who find busy environments overwhelming, need somewhere quieter to regulate, or simply need a break from the excitement, this space is there for them. 🫶

🌿 Free to use
🧸 Calm, quieter environment
💙 A safe space to step away from the crowds
✨ Take as much time as your child needs

There is NO pressure to stay in the main festival area. Come in, explore, have fun, take a break, and return when you’re ready. ❤️

🎪 OUTSIDE FUN!

We’ve got plenty happening outside too!

🏰 Soft play & inflatables — FREE to use! Discos Castles Northeast
🎭 Face painting Teesside Party Dayz
✨ Glitter tattoos
💇 Festival hair
🎈 Children’s activities
🧸 Toys and goodies
🍭 Sweets & treats

And of course, there’ll be LOTS of fantastic local traders selling handmade goodies, toys, gifts, cakes, treats and more! 🛍️

🍕☕ FOOD & DRINK

Because no family day out is complete without food! 😂

🍕 aMAYzing Pizza
☕ Coffee van Claire’s Coffees
🍰 Cakes & treats
🍭 Sweets
🍽️ Carvery available at Synthonia Suites
🍺 The bar will also be OPEN
Trader highlights coming this week!

So you can grab something delicious, get yourself a coffee, let the kids burn off some energy and enjoy a proper family afternoon!

💙 FREE ENTRY
💙 FREE inflatables
💙 FREE use of the Sensory Calm Room

Whether you’re a regular at SEN events or you’ve never been to one before, you are welcome.

Come for 20 minutes. Stay for four hours. Take breaks. Make use of the calm room. Let the kids play. Grab some food. Browse the stalls.

There are no expectations. Just come as you are. 💙

📍 Synthonia Suites, Belasis Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LH

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — NO TICKETS NEEDED!

25/08/2026

Hi everyone! 💙

Just a quick reminder that the table plan and trader information pack will be going out later this week, most likely Friday.

Please note, these will only be sent to traders who have paid their stall fee and secured their booking.

That said, if you’re a last-minute trader wanting to join us, there’s still time! Please get your booking in before Friday to make sure you’re included. 🥰

💙 Our 100% SEN-friendly family festival is back for its second year!

We still have a few spaces available:

💙 Indoor table: £20
🏕️ Outdoor gazebo pitch: £40

PLI and all relevant legal certifications are required. Payment secures your booking.

👉 Apply now: https://www.teestraders.co.uk/sensationalfestival

Let’s create a day where everyone feels accepted, included and celebrated! 💙✨