Group of 27 adults, young people and children posing outdoors with the Tower of London in the background as well as other buildings in London, cranes and a seagull flying through the blue and cloudy sky.

Making half-term memories with RSBC!

October half-term here at RSBC was full of fun, spookiness and some face-to-face encounters with historic ghostly characters! We brought young people and their families together for a range of fun and accessible activities, creating opportunities to try new things and make memories together. Here's just a taste of what we got up to during the week.

As to be expected, many of our activities were Halloween themed! First up, we headed to Battersea Arts Centre to see 'The Dark', a family adventure based on Lemony Snicket's picture book about facing your fears. Before the show, we had a touch tour where we met some of the characters, explored the set and props, before taking our seats for the audio-described performance.

A woman in a black sequined head covering and black dress hands a light green fabric to a young boy, with another woman in the foreground and other people in the background against a dark stage-like backdrop.

At the Tower of London, we came face-to-face with characters from the Tower's past, including Alice Tankerville, Guy Fawkes and Anne Boleyn. We also explored tactile replicas of the Crown Jewels and got stuck into a host of interactive history games! 

It was also lovely to hear from a family who joined us for their very first RSBC activity. We're so pleased that they could be part of the day and hope to welcome them to more activities in the future!

“This was our first outing/activity with RSBC. We loved the day, we felt so comfortable and my daughter came home buzzing. She got so much out of her time, this really lifted her spirits. The staff were so welcoming, helpful and friendly. I could tell how happy she felt.” – Parent of a young person who attended

Group of adults and children, standing on a cobblestone path near a historic stone building with a person dressed up as Alice Tankerville in dark makeup, a beige jacket and dark clothing and a chain around their neck and wrists.Later in the week, we got well and truly stuck into a Halloween classic, pumpkin carving! And, of course, we couldn't resist making some cupcakes too. 

“Thank you so much for organising such a wonderful and enjoyable session! We had a fantastic time, and the activities really helped boost their confidence, creativity and independence. A special thanks to Owain, Ayman, Travis and all the lovely volunteers for their kindness, encouragement and amazing support. We truly appreciate everything you do to make these experiences so inclusive and memorable for our children!” - Parent of young people who attended

Two children facing the camera stand behind a table displaying two illuminated, spookily carved pumpkins. A girl wearing glasses and a butterfly jumper has her right arm around a boy wearing a dark navy jumper.We also hit the lanes in Milford Haven for a brilliant bowling trip, made possible thanks to Transport for Wales and their Travelling with Confidence programme. 

Through the programme, Transport for Wales is helping to break down travel barriers, opening up new experiences and opportunities for blind and partially sighted young people. 

"Today was a lovely day, my daughter had never been on a train or bowling before and she really enjoyed herself and meeting other families." - Parent of a young person who attended

Seven people of different ages smiling together outdoors near a train and fence on a sunny day.
To round off the half-term break in true Halloween style, we welcomed young people and their families to our haunted house activity day at our Life Without Limits Centre in London for a fully immersive and accessible spooky experience. There were plenty of surprises lurking in the haunted house, we also had slime making and palm reading as well as some fantastic costumes on show. A truly fantastic way to finish the week!

Two children in Halloween costumes stand indoors; one wears a skeleton outfit with a hood and mask, the other has a beige vest and orange flower headpiece dressed as a lion. They're standing in front of a table with pumpkins on it and wall with plush green fake foliageThank you to everyone who joined us throughout half-term!

Want to know what activities we've got coming up? Check out our calendar here - Activities and events

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