From cooking up surprises to virtual experiences heres how to make lockdown birthday.

What to do for your 18th birthday in lockdown. Or order in from somewhere youd never have thought of ordering from before. Talk about the weather. THE GAMES TO PLAY.

We had my sons 18th birthday a few weeks ago. Depending on the lockdown rules in your area you could arrange a socially distanced gathering for some close family and friends. How to celebrate a birthday in lockdown.

Or build a pillow fort and have a movie marathon. From a gourmet masterclass to a virtual gallery tour. You on one side of the table them standing a metre from the other side Blow out a plate of tealights instead of candles on a cake because you cant have.

Lockdown birthday ideas. I posted a similar thread and used some of the ideas. Bake a Cake with your Housemates.

Thankfully there are still ways to show your nearest and dearest that youre thinking of them with our roundup of the best lockdown birthday gifts. Thats what adults do right. Warm up your vocal cords and crack out your favourite songs on your birthday.

Theres nothing lovelier than a meal out with family or friends to celebrate your birthday so not being able to do so this year could be tough. With Britain living under lockdown right now celebrating a birthday is no easy feat. Apparently thats a very grown up thing too.