YHA Blog
Set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds, YHA Chester Trafford Hall is a glorious Grade II listed Georgian house which is the perfect location for your next school trip. Students will be wowed by the grandeur of the mansion with its fantastic modern facilities such as...
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow” or so the saying goes. The nights are not drawing in as quickly as they did in winter, and the air feels a little warmer which can only mean one thing – spring is on the way. The season of spring is brighter...
According to a 2022 study carried out by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, over 80% of people now believe that travelling in a greener, more sustainable way is important . Whether it’s waving goodbye to carbon-heavy air travel in favour of eco...
Think sustainable travel and you probably imagine wooden eco huts perched on stilts over clear blue seas or luxury African safari lodges looking out over glistening sunsets towards silhouetted giraffes. It’s certainly the dream that’s sold to us by sustainable...
In stark contrast to the wild remote Dark Peak the White Peak is a landscape of gently rolling limestone plateau and strips of colourful hay meadows studded with native wildflowers. Home to crystal-clear rivers and streams and species-rich limestone heath, the...
Bear Grylls and charities from across the UK will today launch The Big Help Out – one of the centrepieces of the celebrations planned for the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in May, just 100 days away. The Big Help Out has been...
There are some things that just go together. Fish and chips, rock and roll, YHA and walking. There’s no need to travel far and wide, or break the bank, for a stunning walking holiday. We know how important walking is on so many levels, from the wellbeing benefits...
Make your trips away this year more uplifting and exciting than ever by following our top tips for a successful getaway.The early bird catches the wormBook early on in the year for special deals. Bag a bargain in our January sale. We have a host of properties and...
We’re all trying to be more eco friendly these days. Shopping local, skipping plastic bottles and choosing zero waste options where we can. But when it comes to taking our annual vacation those green intentions can quickly go out the window. It’s not that we don’t...
So you’ve chosen a staycation. Opting to holiday at home rather than hopping on a budget flight is one of the very best ways any of us can choose to reduce our impact on the environment. After all, around 2.4% of global CO2 emissions are caused by aviation, with...
According to research many more of us are experiencing symptoms of burnout than ever before. With mental and physical symptoms including tiredness, feeling drained, helpless or defeated and having a negative outlook, it’s no wonder we’re all ready for a holiday....
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...
