(Sings) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…or maybe not. Christmas isn’t everyone’s favourite celebration. We get it. If getting together with difficult relatives, bickering over the last pig in blanket or suffering through a double bill of a soap fills you with...
Bike your way around Britain in the colder months, there’s still so much to discover. From easy eight milers to trickier mountain climbs, there’s a cycling route to suit everyone. One thing is guaranteed, they’re all in stunning landscapes.Whitby to Scarborough21...
We take a look at some of the UK’s ancient autumnal rituals and see where the traditions originated. Anyone for a piece of parkin?Harvest FestivalThe word ‘harvest’ comes from the Old English word hærfest meaning ‘autumn’, aptly the season for gathering the food of...
As it turns colder, cosy up and hunker down with a good read. We share five brilliant books to help you savour the season.1. The Ghost Bride by Yangsze ChooA chilling story to get you Halloween ready. This debut novel is a coming-of-age story infused with Chinese...
Sometimes you might want to spend the 5th of November indoors, so to add a bit of sparkle to your evening we’ve come up with some great crafts and makes for you and your little ones.1) Fruit kebab rocketsEasy peasy and healthy as well. What you need: Kebab sticks,...
We were delighted to welcome the David Ross Education Trust on their summer catch-up residentials. Funded by the government’s Department for Education, summer schools were designed to provide a mix of academic and enrichment activities. The students enjoyed a range...
Our hostels are perfect places to gather this autumn. Let us provide the perfect setting for you to reconnect.Gather in a groupWe are the perfect stay for your cycling club, walking groups, youth clubs or photographic society. Enjoy exhilarating adventures,...
Embrace the new season, the leaves turning rusty hues, the misty days, the last warmth of the sunshine and plan a trip to see some spectacular autumn landscapes. Here are a few ideas of vistas to visit and places to stay.Peak District The Peak District National...
It’s not over yet, as we cling onto the last days of summer, we have some great ideas for escapes to wring every last second out of the season.Watch waders in NorfolkLate summer and early autumn are among the finest times of year to spot waders and seabirds in...
King of the castles… We are very lucky in the UK to have so many historic buildings within easy reach of a visit and castles are what fairy tales are made of. Here are some of our favourites with YHA properties you can stay at whilst exploring. Armour at the...
We have been asking you to join in with our #YHANatureChallenge and here are some of the uplifting results from the places you’ve visited and the nature you’ve rediscovered. #LiveMoreYHASunny days at YHA ManorbierTaken by Jane HargraveWith coastal views and access...
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,...
