Family Days

Family Days are for children and young people aged 0-18 with a brain tumour diagnosis and their families. We ask that all parents supervise and are responsible for their children throughout the day. Some of the activities may have a minimum age or height restriction, but you will be informed of that on the day, and we will make sure there are plenty of other things to keep your little ones entertained.

Yes! Family Days are a great chance for children, siblings and parents to spend a fun day together. Please make sure you register each person who will be joining you on the day.

We recommend that you wear warm, comfortable clothes and practical footwear. Wearing layers is a good idea so you can adjust your temperature as you warm up during the course of the day and don't forget your wet weather gear, just in case! Some centres also ask that long hair is tied up for activities depends on the centre.

We will send you an email with everything you need to know a week before. When you arrive at 10:00am, A member of the team will sign you in and we'll gather for light refreshments as we wait for other members of the group to join us. Once everyone has arrived, there will be a brief welcome talk from one the Staff team, who will run through the day's activities. You will then be free to take part in the activities at your leisure, or take some time to relax inside if you wish. Around midday we will have lunch together, followed by more fun in the afternoon!

The scheduled end time is 16:00, however if you wish to leave earlier that is absolutely fine.

You and your family can take part in as little or as much of the planned activities as you wish, the main thing is your enjoy the day together and meet new friends.

Yes, lunch is provided and light refreshments will be available during the day. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know at the time of booking so that we can accommodate these. You are also welcome to bring your own additional snacks or drinks if you wish.

Absolutely! The British weather is notoriously unpredictable so please keep an eye on the weather forecast and bring wet weather gear if it looks a little soggy. This is dependent on the venue, but at most centres a large part of the day's activity will take place outside, so please come prepared.

There will be access to an indoor space, but we cannot take responsibility for any possessions left unattended. If something is left behind on the day, we will do our best to return it to you.

We don't want there to be any barriers to you and your family coming along to a Family Day. We may be able to offer support in booking travel or accommodation for the night before, so you are well rested and ready to go. Please get in touch using the contact details below if you'd like to talk to someone about this.

Email: childrenandfamilies@thebraintumourcharity.org
Phone: 0808 800 0004

Yes, absolutely. Our Family Day venues are appropriate for those with access needs. Some activities may have restrictions as this can vary between activity centres, but we will do our best to ensure there is plenty for everyone to do. If you need assistance from another person we ask that they too register for the event.

We understand that things can change from the time of booking which may mean you aren't able to attend as planned. Please do let us know as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

Our staff team will be on hand to help should you need anything throughout the day. We'll be wearing charity tshirts/hoodys so if you need anything please let one of the team know as we'd be more than happy to help.

As we take photographs throughout the day we ask for photo permission when you register. If you do not want you/your child's photo taken please inform a member of the team when you arrive on the day.