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Urgent! Help me cheer up broken hearted 3 year old.

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bluebear · 03/09/2004 16:42

My ds was in hospital for his 3rd birthday so we delayed having his birthday party until tomorrow. It was going to be at a local soft play area with party food provided as our house is a bit of a building site.
We have just been rung to say that the play area has a broken pipe and is flooded and the party is cancelled!
I have left messages for all the invitees but I need to pick up ds from nursery soon and tell him his party won't be happening tomorrow.

Please please, can someone recommend a fabulous day out that I can take ds on tomorrow to make up for not having a party?
(We live in West London)

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Hulababy · 03/09/2004 16:44

Oh bluenear; that horrid for you all. Poor ds

I don't know the area but some things - zoo, Legoland, Chessington, Thorpe Park, museums in the city, picnic in the park with some selected friends (good weather predicted)...

Twiglett · 03/09/2004 16:45

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mckenzie · 03/09/2004 16:50

can you make it round to Junction 22 on the M25 and go to Willows Farm. The weather report is good for this weekend apparently and Willows Farm really is a terrific day out for children of all ages (my son is 3 and he is the biggest fan).
I can list what it offeres or you can take a look on the website www.willowsfarmvillage.com.

Chandra · 03/09/2004 16:50

I would tell him that there was a broken pipe but because of the inconvenience he has been granted an extra birthday wish from X options:

  • A day at the zoo
  • A day at the aquarium
  • A day at the park
  • A trip to a toy shop with some money allowance for toys

And the choice of inviting one of his friends

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bluebear · 03/09/2004 16:51

Good idea Twiglett - N H museum would mean a ride on the train too.

Was looking at legoland but other thread said there are long queues for rides (are the rides suitable for 3 year olds or could we ignore them anyway?)

Maybe I'll give him a choice between visiting the dinosaurs or the sharks!

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twogorgeousboys · 03/09/2004 16:52

If weather is as good as today, picnic and the Princess Diana Memorial playground. Took ds1 (age 3) there last week. Take some towels for drying feet off (there's a water fountain for cleaning off feet after playing in the sand. The pirate ship is lovely.

Azure · 03/09/2004 16:53

Have you tried Snakes and Ladders indoor play area in Syon Park? They have parties there, but you can obviously just turn up. Otherwise, what about Whipsnade Zoo? I saw a photo in the paper today of a baby elephant having a bath, which looked so cute. I hope your DS has a lovely birthday despite the set-backs.

aloha · 03/09/2004 17:00

Battersea park - children's zoo with pony rides (ds got a free one on his 2nd birthday!), cafe, boat trip...ice cream...

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bluebear · 03/09/2004 17:02

Thanks everyone, I have to go and get him now so I'm giving him a choice between dinosaurs, sharks, racing sheep ( lovely website mckenzie), or Lego.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions - you've turned me from a crying panic-stricken mum into a mum with a plan and a smile (just)

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mckenzie · 03/09/2004 17:07

If he does choose Willows Farm Bluebear, don't miss the 'dogs and ducks' - great to watch.

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