Sense TouchBase Pears

Sense TouchBase Pears is at the heart of the Sense community, here in the West Midlands. Here we believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.

In the building

With a café, room hire and sensory garden, we’re the perfect accessible community venue.

We have a music room with every instrument you could imagine, plus recording equipment, and a performance space, perfect for theatre productions.

We also have space for sport activities like dance and yoga. We even have an art studio!

Visitor information

Car, bike, train and bus information

Join our community activities

From messy play to craft groups and everything in between, there’s something for everyone at Sense TouchBase Pears. Here’s some of the latest activities:

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Rest and play

People at the busy Sense Cafe inside Sense TouchBase Pears.

Sense Café

A fully accessible, family friendly café away from the hustle and bustle of Selly Oak.
A garden filled with scented flowers and a path through the middle.

Sensory garden

Our sensory garden at Sense TouchBase Pears is more than just a pretty space.
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Play sessions for disabled children

A fun, safe environment full of sensory toys, musical instruments, books, crafts and lights!

Learning and employment

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Sense College

An independent specialist college for disabled people aged 16-25 with complex needs, including deafblindness. 
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Day services

Basecamp isn’t just a place to spend your day, it’s a place full of new opportunities.

Rooms and reading

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Room hire

Affordable, accessible room hire for community groups and local clubs.
Bookshelves inside Selly Oak Library.

Selly Oak Library

Browse and borrow your favourite books with ease from Selly Oak Library.

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