YHA Blog
Glamping is a great way to experience the great outdoors with the kids, and at YHA, we have lots of family-friendly options, including bell tents, tipis, and Landpods spread throughout England and Wales. With our glamping accommodation, you can get back to nature...
If you love camping but don’t like to rough it, then we’ve got something that’ll be right up your street. Introducing the Landpod: a quirky, flexible glamping tent that you don’t need to erect yourself. Leave the stress (and the camping gear) at home with a stay in...
Glamping and camping are great ways to spend an affordable few days away in nature with your friends and family during the warmer months. With the cost of living increases hitting all households, fewer of us can afford to go abroad this year. However there are some...
The smell of the salt in the air and the splash of the waves on your bare feet. Fish and chips on the pier, epic sandcastles built with bright plastic buckets, whole worlds swirling in the waters of a rockpool, arcade games, deckchairs, candyfloss, crab catching,...
If you fancy getting away from it all this summer but can’t bring yourself to face the hassle of pitching your own tent, then a YHA camping pod might be just the quirky alternative you are looking for. There is still plenty of time to book an unusual escape away...
Looking for the perfect break with the family? There are plenty of destinations that make for the best UK summer holiday breaks. Below are our top picks for a brilliant staycation where you can explore the hidden gems of England and Wales over the summer...
As we peered into the dark waters of the boating lake searching for the fidget toy our son had dropped overboard, they suddenly came into focus: scores of pale, translucent creatures gently stretching and contracting as they circulated just below the surface, like...
While London is famous for its busy streets and energetic buzz, hidden within the city are beautiful gardens and parks where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re taking in the busy surroundings of Oxford Street...
There are so many fabulous things to do in London this summer. London is fantastic all year round, but when the temperature starts rising and the sun starts to shine, the surroundings and activities are even more enchanting. Here are a few brilliant things to do in...
Our National Parks really are our national treasures. Combine lavish landscapes, pretty panoramic views, wondrous wildlife, and hey presto — you’ve got an unbeatable recipe for a magical staycation. Come rain or shine, National Parks offer the ultimate adventure...
Can’t wait to get glamping? Many of our hostels have many quirky accommodation options to make the most of this season, with camping pods, bell tents, Landpods, Airstreams, cabins, tipis and more landing in our gardens and grounds. If you enjoy camping but prefer a...
It can take a lifetime of commitment to cover every fell in the Lakes, and not all of us are blessed with the time. So for those saving their epic multi-day expeditions for a later date, here are five of our favourite Lake District walks in England’s most imperious...
