Family Resilience Day

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Family Resilience Event

28-30 May 2026

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, UK

 

This is an in-person only event aimed at children (up to 16-year-old) and their families who experienced encephalitis and its aftereffects. It is an opportunity for both children and parents to connect with each other and share experiences in a safe environment.

Schedule of activities

  • Thursday 28th May, after 4pm– arrival and check in
  • Thursday 28th May, 6pm – dinner followed by networking/entertainment
  • Friday 29th May, 9-12 am – children activities/workshops/parent networking followed by lunch
  • Friday 29th May, 2-5 pm – group visit to the Park
  • Friday 29th May, 6 pm – dinner/entertainment/networking
  • Saturday 30th May – family visit to the Park

Cost

  • One adult family £50
  • Two adult families £100

Cost include: hotel accommodation for 2 nights, all meals from Thursday night to Saturday morning, entrance to the park for Friday afternoon and Saturday, activities/workshops.

Family rooms for 5 people are available.

If you would like to extend your stay, you would need to contact the venue separately.

Places are limited. Please email alina@encephalitis.info to book your place.

With Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Frenkel Topping Charitable Foundation

Hays Travel Foundation

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

Baron Davenport’s Charity

National Lottery Community Fund

     

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