ideas for pre-teens/early teens in London this half term?

[Tanza]

We've traipsed round the major (and not so major) museums and galleries in London over and over and are looking for inspiration for this half term and beyond for an 11 year old.

Either in London or day trips.

Just booked Udderbelly comedy which looks promising. Another tip someone has given me is the Olympic park swimming pool sessions.

Seems a tricky age to find things that aren't "boring" or "too young".

[redjam]

We're going to give the 'In With the Spiders' experience a go at London Zoo this half term: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/exhibits/in-with-the-spiders

Well, when I say 'we' I don't mean me, obviously...

[Tanza]

Thanks Redjam. Have just booked the spiders for this Friday!

Would recommend the Udderbelly comedy for kids too, despite the fact my 11-year old was one of the oldest there. There are more dates in June and the one I went to was only half full.

[Cora]

Bmx track at Burgess Park ?12 day excellent coaches all equipment provided - my 10yr old just tried his first day, it was fantastic - on tomorrow and Thursday.

[Mrs TP]

Ice skating at Streatham or Queensway indoor rinks.

[njc97]

Poison exhibition at Truman Brewery?

[redjam]

Wow, I love the poison exhibition idea, njc97. I've just googled it and it says it features 'live animals'. The mind boggles...

[Tanza]

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> Poison exhibition at Truman Brewery?

That does look good have you been njc97? I had no idea the Brewery hosts exhibitions let alone poisonous ones!