Where shall I take dd for an overnight trip?

[Dancergirl]

I'd like to take my oldest dd (15 in May) away overnight somewhere, just me and her. I need some recommendations please. I like spa type places but is she too young for that? She's quite active so somewhere near a Go Ape type place might be fun. We are in London so preferably somewhere within an hour's driving. Thanks.

[slug]

I do this with DD every now and then. We sod off and have girl's holidays together, 3 or 4 days in length.

So far, we've had good times in:
Bath. Along with the the Spa there is Stonehenge close by and Glass blowing
Cardiff (though The Dr Who Experience was the whole point of that visit)
Lyme Regis. There's a lot to be said for throwing rocks around to find fossils.

[Scatter]

I suggest Brighton - the pier, the shopping, the aquarium, the restaurants. If you are splurging for a hotel then you can go for one with a swimming pool/optional spa treatments.

Have a great time. One on one time together is really special.

[Foxedme]

The new forest? There is definitely a Go Ape there and also not too far from the coast to blow away the cobwebs. I took my 15 year old to London - but you're already there! Have fun - we had a really good time!

[cdtaylornats]

Paris or Brussels on Eurostar.

[Socialaddict]

We do this very often with my DD15. As they are not old enough for spa weekends yet, perhaps just an overnight in a hotel with a bit of sightseeing might be good. You can also try Center parks, great breaks! Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Bath, etc! Have fun!