YHA Blog
The leaves are changing colour, the air is chilly, and the nights are drawing in. Autumn’s here – hooray! It’s time to wrap up warm, tuck into your favourite comfort food, and enjoy as the leaves crisp up and fall from the trees. Autumn is one of the best seasons,...
We want you to share your photo and video clips with us Late summer and autumn bring changes to the season. Making it the perfect time to immerse your senses into the beautiful, rich and vibrant colours. Visit beautiful places and discover natural wonders,...
Winter is coming. And the animal kingdom is making its preparations. Spend your autumn wowed by the wonders of nature and watch as as the animals busy themselves foraging, feasting and laying the foundations for their next generations. Here's our list of places...
Fancy a challenge? Walk, run or cycle the William Wordsworth Way, virtually, with our YHA Virtual Adventurer Challenge. There’s nothing like the feeling of conquering a physical feat. And we have a brand-new event for September to complete. Join in and race your...
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,...
The quiet, charming, quaint old English city of Chester, which was founded as a Roman fortress in 79 AD and surrounded by ancient walls, should be top of your to-do list. It’s a city full of historic treasures mixed perfectly with modern adventures. Whilst staying...
Exploring the beauty and breadth of England and Wales on two wheels is a great way to spend quality time together as a family. But finding the routes suitable for all ages and abilities can be tricky, so that’s why we have put together a guide of family friendly...
Fancy some alfresco fun? Then join us from 16th - 18th July 2021 for a Wild Night Out, when people across the UK will be coming together to have adventures outdoors, big and small. We’ll have guest speakers, guided walks and outdoor activities before settling in...
Planning your own walking route can be a rewarding experience, helping you discover new places or set yourself challenges. Jonathan Elder from Ordnance Survey outlines how to get started.1. Pick your mapThe best maps for planning walking routes in Britain’s...
Get ready for some Easter fun. If you’ve got a flock to keep entertained this Easter here are five activities that you can try out at home. Have a cracking time.1. Design an Easter egg huntAhh the classic Easter egg hunt – a staple activity at this time of year for...
​Doom-scrolling, Zoom fatigue, the news cycle, the way of the world. If we’re not careful, it becomes overwhelming. But there is an antidote. One we’re well aware of but perhaps forget to access when we’re busy with work, home schooling or trying to keep friends...
