YHA Blog
For this month’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at the history of another iconic YHA. YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant is a Victorian mansion, perfectly placed in the Snowdonia National Park. Bryn Gwynant is known for its wooded grounds and stunning views over Llyn...
Discover the England's capital with our list of fun things to do for couples in London. From exploring Little Venice to watching the sunset at Primrose Hill, this is your ultimate fun things to do for couples in London checklist. Wander the artistic streets...
With 296 miles of fantastic coastline to explore, overshuge cliffs which plummet into the sea, pathways that twist and turn through gorgeous greenery and views which reach out to an endless horizon, Cornwall is a walker’s paradise. It’s time to put those walking...
London is a magical city filled with great food, festivals and of course art and culture. London has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world and these five are just scratching the surface of what you can find in England’s capital. Here are five of...
For this month’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at the history of another iconic YHA. YHA St Briavels Castle is a Norman castle in the heart of the English county of Gloucestershire. The castle is known for its huge Edwardian gatehouse that guards the entrance...
We've added to our accommodation provision in the North of England with the acquisition of two city-centre based youth hostels. We've acquired hostels in Newcastle and Liverpool city centres. The new hostels give us a much-needed presence in Newcastle and...
Be joyful, be jubilant, have fun in the sunshine. From bunting-strewn street parties to carnivals and fetes, there are plenty of places to make lasting memories this summer. Take a spin around our recommendations of carnivals and fetes and book something wonderful...
Few things in life beat a trip to the seaside, and more than 35 of our hostels sit on – or within strolling distance of – the endlessly varied shoreline of England and Wales. These include classic options like YHA Brighton and YHA Boggle Hole, as well as a whole...
There’s a cool vibe at ‘Trey Bay’, maybe to do with the hostel being at a dead end facing the sea, and you need to settle into this environment to appreciate the place. The big windows of the café bar and picnic benches in the garden are perfect for contemplating...
YHA Tintagel – what a spot. Approaching in my Volkswagen campervan, I became increasingly concerned as the small road petered out into a slate-y track and it looked like I might be doing a Thelma and Louise stunt off Glebe Cliff. Thankfully I arrived safely at YHA...
I’m from Dorset, home of the great novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, so I just had to make a pilgrimage to St Juliot’s Church with its Hardy connections. Tucked away down a tiny lane, its Whistler window is an unexpected treat. Boscastle is a short drive from here....
The result of a record £2.5million investment in Bath Youth Hostel has been unveiled by the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Patrick Anketell-Jones. In what has been the single biggest investment ever in a Youth Hostel in the South West by the leading youth charity YHA...
