Best weekend breaks for teenagers

Mountain ridges, waterfalls and some of the darkest skies in Wales

The UK's largest national park, with arctic mountains and ancient pine forests

The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, with the world's first iron bridge

A waterfront city of music, museums and football

A big, creative city of music, football and industrial heritage

Wales's mountain heartland, with Snowdon at its centre

A lively seaside city with a pier, independent shops and nightlife

A creative harbour city of street art, bridges and independent food

England's biggest national park: lakes, fells and cosy villages

Cornwall's surf capital, with long golden beaches

A royal castle town beside the Thames, 40 minutes from London

Medieval walls, a magnificent minster and cobbled streets

A dramatic castle city of cobbled lanes, festivals and whisky