Things to do in London for an 11th birthday

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We're going to be down in London for DD's birthday and I want to find something fun to do. I know London pretty well but the kids haven't spent that much time there (done most of the main museums). I don't mind forking out a bit of cash - within reason! I thought about theme parks but they take ages to get to without a car. Any suggestions?

Up at the O2, cutter & squidge Harry Potter afternoon tea, Go ape, go see a show

M&M world: ridiculous, but my 11 year olds would love it!
See Matilda or Wicked.

Ripley's is fun, but pricey unless you can get a deal (e.g. the train ticket one). Also Hamley's just up the road which is free to look around. Wander along the Southbank, visit the London eye - again there are deals. Or visit the sky garden - entry is free if you book a slot in advance (great views). Monument and Tower Bridge have a joint ticket deal.

Drop-in chocolate making workshop www.thechocolatemuseum.co.uk/dropin-workshops Or a bookable chocolate workshop www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/childrens-chocolate-workshops.html#start=1
There's biscuit icing if you don't fancy chocolate making www.biscuiteers.com/school
Visit the amazing bead shop in Covent Garden to make a bracelet www.london-tourist-guide.com/en/shopping/jewelry/bead-shop-covent-garden.html
The Orbit slide arcelormittalorbit.com/whats-on/the-slide/
The afternoon tea bus tour has had lots of good reviews london.b-bakery.com/afternoon-tea-london/afternoon-tea-bus-london-tour/

My daughter loves the museum of childhood at Bethnal Green, especially when she points things out and I tell her that I had one as a child.

Walk along the south bank from Borough Market so you can grab some food and nip into the Tate Modern to see some of the galleries and finish with a trip on the London Eye.

Sadly ripleys has closed - the lego store and M&M world always popular with my kids but not a day out

Sorry to disappear ... thanks for the ideas. Not sure what we'll do yet but these are helpful.

When is her birthday op?

I only ask because all the outdoor Iceskating rinks tend to open up in November - natural history museum, Somerset house etc.

Rainforest cafe and a walk around the shops. The massive topshop ect