YHA Blog
Just like spring sunshine, these art and culture festivals are set to light up the months ahead. From intellectual leaps to flights of fancy, epic outdoor staging to intimate gigs, there’s so much wonderful stuff to see and do, right on our doorsteps. So pick what...
As theatres, museums, libraries, and arts venues open up again, we’re using good books to guide our autumn city breaks. Here’s our guide to seven cities with YHA hostels, looking at literary locations, linger-worthy libraries, and brilliant bookshops.LondonLondon,...
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Or would like to go searching for one? The UK is a great destination for a variety of challenging and fun activities. Let YHA help you find your next unforgettable getaway with our helpful guide to adventure activities in the UK....
Since the 1970s, Manchester’s music scene has continued to produce some of the world’s best bands. Ben Lerwill takes a tour with a music veteran, and discovers what the city has to offer the visitor today. In the canalside café-bar at YHA Manchester, two framed...
Sometimes headlines take forever to write, sometimes they write themselves, and on some occasions – well, this one – a four-year-old does. In response to Mummy’s enquiry about the best things about her Daddy-and-daughter weekend in Brighton, she replies: “the...
Bath is typically associated with its Georgian architecture and Roman baths, but there are many alternative things to do in Bath if you fancy something different. Here’s our top picks...Boutique and independent shoppingWith independent and stylish shops...
Ready to explore? Take a look at our top five things to do in Manchester which cover culture, food, leisure, sport and history.Explore Manchester’s rich history through its museums and architecture. You can walk amongst Roman fortifications and industrial cotton...
