YHA Blog
Nestled in the heart of England, the Lake District National Park is a true gem of natural beauty, offering a whole host of activities for visitors. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an avid hiker, looking for something to do with the whole family, or someone...
Glamping is the perfect option for a family adventure holiday. Children will love the novelty of staying in a pod, hut, or tent and sleeping under the stars. Parents will enjoy all the fun of camping but without any of the stresses and some added home comforts. ...
Glamping and camping are great ways to spend an affordable few days away in nature with your friends and family during the warmer months. With the cost of living increases hitting all households, fewer of us can afford to go abroad this year. However there are some...
Come stay with us in the school holidays and do great stuff for free. From enchanting family walks spotting wildlife to discovering local history in a bustling city to pootling on pebble beaches by the sea, there’s something for everyone. Here are our top picks of...
We are all about finding ways to keep more money in your pocket, so here’s a quick hack on how to spend as little as possible this holiday season — including some great tips on how to bag the best accommodation for less, how to get a stay away for free and how to...
Travelling on the top deck of a bus can give you a wonderful new perspective on the world. Looking down from that height - and having far more time to look at things than you would if you were driving - turns an ordinary journey into an adventure. And right now bus...
Dear YHA, With the season of love upon us, I wanted to share some moments that make me smile from my stays with YHA. Adventuring around the magical Lake District staying with YHA holds wonderful memories. It is no wonder that prolific authors, William Wordsworth...
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...
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...
With 75% of the environmental impact of the tourism industry caused by aviation , a staycation right here in the UK is a significantly more eco friendly choice than a budget flight to the Costas. However, holidaying at home comes with its own sustainability...
Is there a more carefree way to travel than on the open top of a double-decker bus? On a sunny spring morning we wound slowly through the lanes towards Land's End, looking down on clouds of blackthorn and out to the turquoise sea. We heard the cheerful twittering...
One of YHA’s great selling points is the beautiful locations of its hostels. Some are remote, others in buzzing urban centres – but we like to think they’re all in reach. A huge number of our lodgings sit close to train stations or bus stops, meaning that getting...
