enjoy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 My son is turning 8 next weekend.Any ideas for a special family trip that day?He hates museums, restaurants but is up for all physicalactivities.I am a bit clueless here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Climbing at crystal palace?Bigberough pinetum (I have spelt that wrong) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Qasuar in Bromley? Is quite close to the caves at chiselhurst or pavilion leisure centre (pool with slides and waves) if you wanted to combine Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxalis Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 If you don't mind a drive of about an hour Hobbledown is great but fairly pricey. Caters for a range of ages too. http://www.hobbledown.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo1 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Go to the Olympic Park. Lots to do incl a Helter Skelter. Take him for something to eat at Cafe Football at Westfield. Food is really good. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Son and daughter at 8 loved:- Imperial War Museum with hot dog style lunch.- Science Museum and Launchpad + demonstrations of explosions, rockets.as well as perennial favourite Horniman Museum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Or go down to Kent to a castle Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-776722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc97 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Goape maybe. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoy Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow, thanks for all these great suggestions.Quite anfew things l've never heard of...Will choose a nice one for him! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanW Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Bedgebury PinetumThey have Go Ape there - it looks awesome!!Fuschia Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Climbing at crystal palace?> Bigberough pinetum (I have spelt that wrong) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleglen Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mine went ice-skating and bowling for a couple of birthdays at that age. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The extreme aqua splash session at the aquatic centre is brilliant.One and a half hours clambering over inflatables in the stunning olympic pool. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena handbasket Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Leeds Castle also has Go Ape. My son and husband did the course when my son was almost seven, and it was a really great adventure. Can't imagine a climb-y kind of boy not loving it. Plus you have the castle grounds for the rest of the day, and with that entrance, the "key to the castle" for the rest of the year. If you're feeling extra adventurous you can stay for the Knight's glamping, which I fully fully recommend. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48276-birthday-trip-with-8-year-old-boy-recommendations/#findComment-777853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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