Indoor family activities
If the next two months of winter is putting you off exploring the great outdoors with your family, don’t worry. The great indoors will not disappoint
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If the next two months of winter is putting you off exploring the great outdoors with your family, don’t worry. The great indoors will not disappoint
Middle of winter. I’m standing on a freezing cold Norfolk seal beach. Grey waves are breaking on the shore and a biting wind is whistling through the rough grass in the rolling dunes behind. So far, so bleak. Ordinarily, on a day like this, I’d be thinking, Beach?...
Want to experience scenic cycle routes in the UK? Discovering new places by bike engages all your senses, forcing you to connect with a place in a way you haven’t experienced before; it’s also ideal for visiting often missed pockets of local food and culture and...
The Lake District is always one of the top destinations in the UK for nature lovers, whether you’re visiting from abroad or doing a staycation. Nature lovers have a great selection of outdoor activities in the Lake District, as it’s such a wonderful area of natural...
As the temperature drops, adventures on foot take on a whole new dimension. Here are some useful outdoor skills from hillwalkers’ bible The Great Outdoors magazine:Dress for the conditions First on our list is dress for the conditions. Wear several layers of...
Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, capped by the highest mountain in England and Wales, is a wild area – with a wildly diverse range of activities. Planning a trip? Here’s what you need to know...For familiesEryri (Snowdonia) holds big things for little people. Those...
Staying at hostels as you explore new places is a great way to save some money or have extra to spend on those all-important experiences. Unlike hotels, hostels don’t come with all the expected amenities so strategic packing is required to make sure you’re not...
The colours are changing and the air has that sweet crispness promising bobble hats and frost-tipped mornings. Perfect weather to grab your binoculars and a flask of tea and head out for a weekend of bird watching…and we’ve put together a bird-watching checklist....
Our friends at the Ramblers are calling upon walkers to show their support for the Your Path Awaits campaign to protect access to Britain’s most precious open spaces. Across the UK, path protectors including farmers, Ramblers’ volunteers and walkers play a vital...
If you’ve never been to Liverpool before then you are definitely missing out. It’s the UK’s fifth largest city, with a thriving foodie scene and very lively nightlife culture, plus there are plenty of arty things to get up to in between. Liverpool was the...
Do you have an adventurous spirit? Or would like to go searching for one? The UK is a great destination for a variety of challenging and fun activities. Let YHA help you find your next unforgettable getaway with our helpful guide to adventure activities in the UK....
Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this blog from 10 Adventures. As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District. Our readers don’t want the season to end,...