‘Thanks’, ‘super’ and ‘wonderful.’ Just three of the words you will find mentioned on the visitor’s notice board at YHA London St Pancras. Even though we arrived early morning after a few drinks in England’s capital, we were given a warm welcome from the smiley...
Written by Sarah BamfordOur son Jack is 15 and has cerebral palsy. He is cognitively able and attends a mainstream school but has struggled with decreasing mobility as he has got older, as his limbs have lengthened but his muscles have tightened. Jack gets around...
Ever wondered what it’s like to work for YHA? This first-hand blog is written by Rachel, team member at two of our Lake District hostels.Since moving to YHA Ennerdale last autumn – a quiet and remote part of the Lake District, away from the hustle and bustle of hot...
We are a family of four with one of our daughters, Katie (aged 14), having been diagnosed as high-functioning autistic (which used to be referred to as Aspergers). She loves trips away from home, outdoor activities and being sociable. She can struggle when being...
Thinking of visiting the New Forest this summer? We sent travel blogger Claire Sturzaker to take a look and tell us what its all about.If you’re looking for an adventure in the UK that’s a little out of the ordinary, then glamping in the New Forest could be the...
by Athena Mellor At the top of Northumberland National Park, the Cheviot Hills hug the North Eastern Scottish border, taking in views over the North Sea. The Cheviots are characterised by rolling moorland peaks intersected by verdant, winding valleys and are home...
By Emma Marrington How many of you would think of yourselves as children of YHA? My story begins in the early days of YHA, as my grandparents met in the walking group of YHA Ealing in the late 1940s. I imagine that, after the end of World War II, many people were...
Written by Nisbah Hussain from Five Adventurers The pandemic has impacted our lives in unimaginable ways and this change has been just as stark in our ability and desire to travel. Prior to Covid-19, we were a family who spent most school holidays seeking...
Written by Nisbah Hussain from Five AdventurersFinding properties for extended or large family holidays can be expensive and combined with travelling at peak times can make this type of holiday inaccessible for so many. I am from a large family (one of six...
Written by Hilary Gorbould- Marketing Assistant As March approaches, it marks the halfway point of my 12-month student placement with YHA as a Marketing Assistant. The past 6 months have flown by and I’ve already learnt so much about marketing, YHA and the 9-to-5...
Young people from a West Yorkshire special educational needs school conquer Snowdon.With time constraints, budget restrictions and lack of expertise, many schools across the UK never take their young people out to appreciate the glories of our countryside. At one...
by Caroline Wood Surrounded by a mess of pegs, guy ropes and canvas, I realised that it had been a long time since I last put up a tent. On all sides, the Lakeland Fells brooded against the evening sun, their high ridges beckoning. I’d come to Buttermere looking...
