YHA Blog
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...
According to research many more of us are experiencing symptoms of burnout than ever before. With mental and physical symptoms including tiredness, feeling drained, helpless or defeated and having a negative outlook, it’s no wonder we’re all ready for a holiday....
Winter can be a beautiful time of year. Snow on the high ground, frozen spider webs on the hedges, semi-frozen lakes. And what better than a warm hostel, a mug of tea and games to entertain you through the long evenings? Here’s our pick of properties for a...
Snow-capped fells, syrup smooth lakes and beautiful higgledy-piggledy houses dotted in amongst miles of glistening frosty landscapes can only mean one thing: tis the season for festive fun in the Lake District. Whether you wander for miles through a winter...
Leave the hustle and bustle of the busy cities behind, and head for beachcombing breaks on deserted sands or go for a frost-laden wander up forgotten peaks. Book yourself a winter escape in the UK with YHA. Here are some ideas for your perfect winter...
If you’re thinking about a trip away, have you considered a hostel? If you’re open to the idea of sleeping in a hostel, let us give you five reasons to stay in a hostel, especially a YHA.AffordableSince most of us are tightening our belts at the moment, why not let...
I could hear him coming up on the inside, legs whirring at 100 rpm. A decade of daily trampolining has given him strong calf muscles. Glancing sideways as he overtook me, I saw a big smile of delight on his face ... and then he was around the corner and out of...
With breathtaking rocky outcrops and waterfall trails galore, it’s no wonder why the Yorkshire Dales are so popular with so many visitors. Running through the middle of the Dales are the Pennines, otherwise known as the “Backbone of England” due to their impressive...
Beaches have so much more to offer than just sandcastles and sunbathing. A beach in the autumn and winter is often far less crowded than the summer months – you can appreciate its beauty all to yourself! Wrap up warm, check out those tide times and enjoy a few of...
Having never stayed in a hostel with my family before, I was not entirely sure what to expect. Would it be family-friendly? What about the cleanliness? Also, I’ve heard that some youth hostels have an age limit, will it be suitable for families? With YHA Bath our...
We hopped across the stepping stones and skirted a field. Round the next corner was a wild boar getting ready to charge, an enormous bull leaning into the wind, a gleaming white horse that must have galloped out of a fairy tale, and a feisty pair of goats. We...
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...
