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10 things you might not know about YHA hostels
If you’ve never stayed in a hostel before, you might have heard a few things that make you hesitate. Maybe you thought hostels were only for budget-conscious students or that you have to share a...
20 UK based activities to check off your adventure bucket list
Are you craving a new adventure, or maybe you’re wanting to explore the great outdoors and take on a new challenge? With our perfectly located hostels, YHA is at the heart of adventure. Whether...
10 hostels to make solo travelling a success this season
Solo travelling is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world. It offers complete freedom to set your own pace, discover new places on your own terms, and gain confidence as you navigate...
Four great hostels for stargazing in the UK
Parts of the UK offer superb stargazing potential on clear nights, and several of our hostels — including the four YHAs listed here — have Dark Skies kits for guest hire. The kits include...
25 things to do in the UK in 2025
A brand new year means brand new plans for the months ahead — which is why we’ve put together 25 things to do in the UK to make 2025 a year to remember, from outdoor thrills and notable...
Interview with Steph Wetherell from Every Body Outdoors
Steph Wetherell is one of the co-founders of Every Body Outdoors, which fights for clothing, gear and representation for plus-size bodies in the outdoor movement. Here she talks exclusively to...
Where to go walking in Youlgreave in winter
Planning a trip to Youlgreave and want to explore the beautiful countryside? Here's the best place to go walking in Youlgreave... The vast limestone White Peak extends over the southern area of...
YHA hostels in Wales easily accessible by train
Save your pennies with a brilliant offer from Transport for Wales: kids travel free on trains! Children aged 11-15 can hop aboard for free during off-peak times when accompanied by a fare-paying...
Easy fell walks in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is a walker’s paradise. With mighty mountains, glistening lakes, rolling fells and picturesque villages, it’s no wonder people visit this place on a walking or...
Latest news
Sport England funding secures YHA Festival of Walking until 2026
The future of a YHA project that is increasing participation and removing barriers to walking, has been secured until 2026 thanks to Sport England funding. The annual month-long Festival of...
John Dower’s legacy: a call to action on access
On Monday, at YHA Malham, it was my honour to host a celebration of the legacy of John Dower — giant of the countryside access movement and architect of both the hostel and the National Park and...
Generation Green 2: now connecting even more young people to nature
Generation Green 2, a £4.5million pioneering and ambitious project which will connect even more than 25,000 young people living in England’s most socially disadvantaged areas to nature, is in...
Pilgrim Trust grant helps YHA remove more barriers in the outdoors
A unique collaborative project that is working with grassroots groups and other partners to remove barriers and increase participation in the outdoors, has received a funding boost from the...
An update on hostel sales and our franchise scheme
A more sustainable hostel network There’s no denying that it’s been a difficult decade so far — for YHA, our customers, members and beneficiaries. The pandemic inflicted devastating damage. With...
Sign up for the 2024 YHA Festival of Walking now!
Get walking! YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13th September to 13th October). Organised annually, the festival aims to get more people walking,...
Two senior YHA appointments announced to drive our recovery plan
YHA has made two key appointments to its Executive Team. We are welcoming Louise Platt and James MacColl to two new senior roles within the organisation.Louise has been appointed as Executive...
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass wins prestigious international HOSCAR award
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass has won a prestigious international HOSCAR award! The 5-star youth hostel, which is located in Carnaerfon at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), has been named Hostelworld’s...
YHA welcomes Government pledge to boost access to nature for young people in England
YHA has warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement that young people will be a cornerstone of their pledge to improve access to nature ahead of COP28. The new package of measures announced by...