birthday party for 8 yr old girl.....ideas?

[miku]

am having a bit of hard time this year to get one together!
thinking of skating for just her and 3 friends(lift in my car) but worried this could be a dangerous option-
or small house tparty ( for about 5 again.....)
but DD also having probs deciding WHO!
am getting exasperated as funds and time getting limited!
doesnt want MacDonalds(just been to one) or swimming, or bowling...
we live in N london

DD had a great ice skating party for her 10th.

However, her friend had one for her 12th and another friend ended up breaking her leg really badly and was in plaster for months, so watch who you take (as in watch out for children who can't yet skate / may not be all that coordinated)

I think when DD was 8 she had an oldfashioned party at home with party games, etc and about 12 friends?

hm.yes-thats what i was thinking about the ice-skating-fun idea, but none of them have been iceskating!
ok.ditch that one.
I only have space for about 5 kids!
it all feels a bit devisive too!!want to invite all her classmates, but dont have space, and options limited!!

DS had one that was Burger King (his choice!) and then cinema. Is there anything new and good coming on? Or they could come back for party games and tea?

yes thats sounds good-thankyou!
yes, i think Tintin was mentioned.....
ok,ill just go with that to stop my impending panic!!!!