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WalesTeenagers have a stereotype of being apathetic and disengaged, constantly immersed in technology, but this is not always the case – some teenagers love adventure and adrenalin-pumping activities, while others prefer being in nature surrounded by wildlife.
Even if your teenager does spend a significant amount of time glued to technology, there are plenty of activity weekends and retreats around the UK that will help you to reconnect, even for a short period of time, before they go back to the comfort of Wi-Fi.
With an abundance of activities available across various resorts, there is bound to be something your teenager would love to try.
Weekend breaks with adventurous teenagers
Forest of Dean Adventure Holiday
Take your teenager on a weekend of adventure with Forest Holidays. Activities available at the Forest of Dean site include canoeing and paddle-boarding, an assault course, an adventure challenge, and night-time adventure, and easily accessible from the site is the nearby Go Ape aerial adventure circuit.
Guests at Forest Holidays also get a discount on their Go Ape ticket at the time of writing.
Weekend breaks with active teenagers
Devon Cliffs Holiday Park
This is a really good place for a weekend break for teenagers. Devon Cliffs offers a choice of lodge and caravan accommodation with plenty of space for older kids to have their own space.
It seems like the older kids get, the harder they are to entertain. Thankfully there’s plenty to do at this holiday park and some fab attractions nearby too. You’ve got swimming pools, aerial adventures, tube slides and much more.
You get a good choice of places to eat and drink within the park like Slim Chicken’s restaurant, Cook’s Fish & Chips and the awesome South Beach Cafe, with its view of the beautiful Devon coastline.
Another plus point with this holiday park is the price. Depending on which weekend you visit, you can nab a real bargain for under £300 for lodges and even £60 for a caravan lodge with a lake view.
Weekend breaks with nature-loving teenagers
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Forest Holidays offer a wealth of nature-based activities including forest ranger adventures, forest-bathing nature therapies, pony trekking and birds of prey experiences.
Alternatively, Twinway Farm – The Stable in Bath, Somerset, offers farm activities by arrangement with the owner. Surrounded by peaceful countryside walks, this property is also excellently situated for day trips to the historical Bath and the vibrant city of Bristol.
Weekend breaks to inspire teenagers
Seton Sands in Scotland
Seton Sands, Scotland is situated on the outskirts of the Scottish capital city, Edinburgh. Less than half an hour’s drive to the city, and less than an hour on the bus, this seaside holiday park is the perfect bolt-hole to explore this culturally diverse city.
Visit Edinburgh Castle, built on an extinct volcano, or climb Arthur’s Seat for the best view of this bustling city. Visit in August for the opportunity to attend the iconic Fringe festival, with comedy, drama, musical acts, street entertainers, a book festival, and more.
With galleries and museums in close proximity, as well as Harry Potter themed walking tours on every corner and memorabilia in every shop, this city is awash with magic and inspiration for young minds.
Weekend breaks to unwind with your teenagers
Croft Farm Water Park in Tewkesbury
If you or your teenager are in dire need of a retreat to relax and unwind – or if you want to reward your teenager for good grades, hard work, or generally good behaviour – a spa weekend at a resort is an excellent way to incorporate spa treatments into a meaningful weekend away together.
Croft Farm Water Park is a Hoseasons resort on the outskirts of historic Tewkesbury, with a wealth of amenities to make your weekend with your teenager fun and rejuvenating.
Enjoy a selection of watersports and activities followed by pampering spa treatments, and wind down at the end of the day in your private hot tub.