YHA Blog
"Goodbye orange door, I love you!" said the little girl next door as her family hoisted their rucksacks and left their chalet in the dim October morning light. How attached kids can get to a place in a very short time: we too have often had to say formal 'goodbyes'...
"The road to the Honister Pass has turned into a waterfall!" "Abandoned cars are blocking the road to Keswick." "A four-wheel drive might be able to get out via Grange." Reports came in thick and fast as the rain fell in sheets, non-stop, for three days; the River...
As wonderful as escaping to the outdoors in England and Wales can be, sometimes the Great British weather becomes unpredictable and the rain, rain doesn’t want to go away and come back another day. But that doesn’t have to affect your fun. We’ve picked out a few...
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 a cycling route to suit everyone. One thing is guaranteed, they’re all in stunning landscapes.Whitby to Scarborough21...
Family autumn walks full of muddy puddles, piles of crunchy leaves and glowing faces are what autumn is all about really, isn’t it? We know that sometimes, however, even the most daring young explorers need a bit of persuading to get them bundled into their coats...
I had overheard people discussing The Winter Timetable in tones that suggested it was important, but didn't understand why until a member of the team at YHA Keswick spelled it out for me: "It means that some local bus routes will stop running from tomorrow. So if,...
Along with a camera and a coffee pot there's one more thing I try not to forget when packing for a trip: our kite. To untangle its colourful tail streamers and throw it straight up into the gale blowing off the sea brings an instant and joyful feeling of connection...
Can any other words revive two hot and crumpled children as quickly as: "By the way, there are a couple of trampolines in the garden"? We had arrived at YHA Cholderton on a sunny May evening, and it was a welcome oasis: a Wiltshire farmhouse built from warm brick...
"Don't be a Guillemot!" We might have been bemused by this social distancing sign had we not earlier peered over the cliff and seen these streamlined, penguin-like seabirds huddled together on a ledge beside the crashing waves. Previously we'd encountered them only...
With 78% of teenagers now living in urban areas and 52% of teenagers saying spending time close to nature improves their mood* there is no better time than now to book a stay at YHA. With a selection of hostels and outdoor options in locations close to nature and...
Fancying a hostelling holiday with the kids? Our hostel network is more family-friendly than ever before, with hidden gems like YHA Boggle Hole offering unique on-site adventures that little ones will love. Our range of affordable breaks will help introduce your...
Exploring the beauty and breadth of England and Wales on two wheels is a great way to spend quality time together as a family. But finding the routes suitable for all ages and abilities can be tricky, so that’s why we have put together a guide of family friendly...
