YHA Blog
Think of the British seaside and your first thought might be a seagull nicking your chips on the prom. But, it may surprise you to learn that England and Wales are home to miles of golden sand, turquoise sea and hidden coves that could rival any tropical paradise....
By Jenny Lunnon, YHA's Family Ambassador Are you a town mouse or a country mouse? If you stay at YHA South Downs in East Sussex you don't have to choose. A picturesque old farm with plenty of outdoor space, it makes a great base to explore the undulating chalk...
by Athena Mellor At the top of Northumberland National Park, the Cheviot Hills hug the North Eastern Scottish border, taking in views over the North Sea. The Cheviots are characterised by rolling moorland peaks intersected by verdant, winding valleys and are home...
By Jenny Lunnon, YHA's Family Ambassador An old woollen mill beside the rushing River Greta, YHA Keswick is a great choice for a winter or spring family break. Though it doesn't have its own outdoor space it's right by lovely Fitz Park, which offers sports...
By Jenny Lunnon, YHA’s family ambassador There were hundreds of them bobbing in the bay, socially distanced two metres apart. From our cliff-top vantage point they all looked the same, and it was only when we had clambered down the steps to the shore that we could...
Written by Jenny Lunnon- YHA's family ambassador I did miss the self-catering kitchen, as much for the opportunities for interesting chat as for a hob on which to heat baked beans and rice pudding. But the warm welcome from YHA staff was just the same, and that was...
Walking is also a free way of taking in Britain's scenic sites; here are our 6 favourite walking destinations in the UK Lizard Peninsula Coast About as far south as you can go but still be on the UK mainland, the Lizard...
YHA not only offers brilliant hostelling accommodation and locations for all ages, but we also offer cheap private rooms as well as camping, glamping and whole hostel hire – the last one perhaps being of our best-kept secrets!...
There are a million reasons why someone might want to rent a large country house, from simply wanting plenty of space to reconnect with your loved ones. A large country house with enough space to invite the whole family Most...
Sharing a large holiday cottage with close friends and family not only makes great sense when it comes to cost. It also means that you get to share the cooking, the cleaning and the childcare as well as the odd bottle of wine,...
As restrictions begin to lift across the UK following the Covid-19 pandemic, thoughts turn to being able to meet up with friends and family again, after months of challenging separation. Holiday rentals look set to open from...
