YHA Blog
While the Lake District is perhaps most famous for its stunning walking terrain and beautiful views, you might be lulled into thinking there isn’t an awful lot for children to enjoy on a trip to England’s most visited National Park. This couldn’t be further from...
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or looking to escape on an adventure with your cycling or hiking buddies, YHA Exclusive Hire means you get to enjoy some space and hire the entire place. Our properties are right in the heart of...
Whether you want to get away with family over the summer holidays or you are looking for the ideal New Year location to see off 2024 with friends, an exclusive stay in a YHA hostel is an extremely cost-effective way to accommodate larger groups. So what makes...
The Lake District is always one of the top destinations in the UK for nature lovers, whether you’re visiting from abroad or doing a staycation. Nature lovers have a great selection of outdoor activities in the Lake District, as it’s such a wonderful area of natural...
For big climbs, vast views and unspoilt wilderness, try this two-day hostel-to-hostel walk in the Brecon Beacons. Nothing quite prepares you for the drama of the Brecon Beacons; not the photographs and not the guidebooks. Snowdonia and the Lake District might win...
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but it’s perfect weather for getting to know a city a little bit better. From winter festivals to Christmas markets, there’s plenty of things to see and do this season whilst on a city getaway with loved ones. There might...
I gazed into the rock pool hoping to spot a Velvet Swimming Crab, its red eyes glowing bright like car tail lights. Seven years previously an ecologist from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust had shown us one in this very place, on the beach near YHA Boggle Hole in Robin...
If you’re looking for that perfect shot for your Instagram grid, then you’re in luck because our hostels are in the most beautiful places in the UK. Get snap happy with your holiday pics at these stunning landmarks. (Please remember never to compromise your safety...
On 10th October each year, World Mental Health Day shines light on the most significant societal challenges affecting people’s mental wellbeing. The theme for 2024 is prioritising mental health in the workplace. Remember, in order to flourish you need to be at your...
Hostelling is unique. Whether it’s the quirky, varied locations you find hostels set within; the sights and smells of the diverse creations rustled up in a shared self-catering kitchen; or the sense of camaraderie enjoyed between like-minded travellers, weary after...
Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this blog from 10 Adventures. As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District. Our readers don’t want the season to end,...
Bike your way around Britain in the colder months, there’s still so much to discover. From easy eight milers to trickier mountain climbs, there’s scenic cycling routes in the UK to suit everyone. One thing is guaranteed, they’re all in stunning landscapes.Whitby...
