Equipment: Six of the best ... Youth shelters

TUBE

Rekk's Tube shelter comes in six-, 12- and 18-seat versions and features a wraparound roof to protect young people from the elements. A solar-powered light can also be installed so that young people using the shelter can see and be seen at night.

Price starts from £4,699

Available from www.rekk.co.uk

SUN WEB

This shelter from Urban Engineering comes in modular form, allowing it to be constructed in four different sizes to suit the space available. Options include having a steel or see-through plastic roof.

Price starts from £3,226.50 for a single module

Available from www.urbanengineering.co.uk

YS00 RANGE

Manufacturer Monster Play Systems offers a range of different youth shelters. Its latest offering features Bluetooth technology that allows young people to play music from their MP3 players and mobile phones through the shelter's built-in solar-powered sound system.

Price approximately £10,000 for the Bluetooth version

Available from www.monsterplay.co.uk

PETAL SHELTER

As the name suggests, this youth shelter is designed in the shape of a petal to make it more appealing to children and younger teenagers. It covers 6.4 metres and is constructed from welded steel. Both painted and non-painted versions are available.

Price starts from £5,524.45

Available from www.urbanengineering.co.uk

NCLUDE

The Nclude comes in three different sizes and seats up to 15 young people under cover. The shelter's canopy can be personalised by the young people's own artwork, while the shape of the structure makes it difficult to climb.

Price starts from £4,699

Available from www.rekk.co.uk

TEEN SHELTER

Ace Shelters has just launched a range of products for the youth market, including the Teen Shelter. The shelter can be purchased as a single module or linked to form a circle. The structure is made from steel and is designed to deter vandalism.

Price On application

Available from www.aceshelters.co.uk.