YHA Blog
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...
Share your photo and video clips with us Summertime is when we reconnect with the great outdoors and enjoy sunny mornings. It’s a time when we tend to venture out to open spaces, visit beautiful places and discover natural wonders, national treasures and hidden...
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...
Lockdown part 3 feels different, for a start no one is making banana bread anymore (FYI the best banana bread is this one). With the vaccine being rolled out globally there is hope on the horizon. Â Conversations are taking place about what we are looking forward to...
It all feels a bit eat, sleep, Zoom, repeat at the moment. We’ve come up with some suggestions of fun things to do in lockdown. Mix up your daily routine and try something different, adding a little sprinkling of happiness along the way. Open your own bistro for a...
Dear splendid pies and hearty casseroles: it was good while it lasted, but as the season is changing, we're setting some new intentions. As spring creeps in, we're craving delicious meals that are packed with nutrients. Here are three quick, easy and healthy...
Home schooling during lockdown? Looking for inspiration to help keep young minds active and entertained? Our free children's activity pack is bursting with things for kids to make, learn and do.Crafts, recipes, wildlife facts and more – everything you need for a...
