YHA Blog
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,...
The spookiest of days is drawing closer. And for Halloween lovers, there’s no better time to visit horror film locations dotted around England and Wales. Will you be trick or treating? Maybe bobbing for an apple or two? Or are you planning on drawing the curtains,...
Family autumn walks full of muddy puddles, piles of crunchy leaves and glowing faces are what autumn is all about really, isn’t it? We know that sometimes, however, even the most daring young explorers need a bit of persuading to get them bundled into their coats...
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,...
Hygge: The Danish art of cosy comfort and enjoying the good things in life. So, diet be blown! Woolly layers forgive that extra roast potato. And what better aid to digestion than a stroll along a deserted beach or quiet countryside? We invite you to fill your...
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason, and plot. Here are our top picks of bonfire night events, so layer up, head out and watch the glittering balls of fire light up the sky in beautiful colours. Conkers Fireworks ExtravaganzaWhere:...
Halloween is celebrated across the world on the night of 31st October. Modern day celebrations generally involve crazy costumes, ghoulish decor, pumpkin carving, and cauldrons of sweet treats that explode on October 31st. However, there is a rich heritage behind...
In honour of All Hallows’ Eve, we present our three most haunted hostels. Delve into our creepy chronicles for chilling tales of ghostly goings-on in some of our oldest and most atmospheric accommodation. Are the stories believable or total bunkum? We’ll let you be...
I had overheard people discussing The Winter Timetable in tones that suggested it was important, but didn't understand why until a member of the team at YHA Keswick spelled it out for me: "It means that some local bus routes will stop running from tomorrow. So if,...
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...
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...
