YHA Blog
Glamping is a great way to experience the great outdoors with the kids, and at YHA, we have lots of family-friendly options, including bell tents, tipis, and Landpods spread throughout England and Wales. With our glamping accommodation, you can get back to nature...
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...
The Christmas period maybe the most delightful time of year but Easter is filled with chocolate, Easter egg hunts and cute animals – that also sounds delightful to us! It’s a time when we can finally shake off those winter chills and head outside again, especially...
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...
It must have been a magnificent way to arrive in Keswick, the train from Penrith rushing down into the steep-sided wooded valley, then crossing the River Greta again and again, eight times in all, across elegantly curved bowstring bridges, designed so they didn't...
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...
Here we are with a handy guide on how to make the most of autumn when staying at our hostels. The best bit? Everything is free! From climbing peaks to visiting harbours, perusing markets to watching seal pups, here’s some inspiration.Visit a Swiss village but in...
Share your spring photos and video clips with us The days are getting longer, the trees are exploding in vibrant shades of green, pink and white, and the temperature is warming up - spring is here. The stunning change of season makes it the perfect time to put on...
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...
There are thousands of kid-friendly walks across the nation offering families an inexpensive great day out. The art of following a walking route, like those below, can provide plenty of fun and curiosity, so why not let the children take control of the map, whether...
Looking for the perfect break with the family? There are plenty of destinations that make for the best UK summer holiday breaks. Below are our top picks for a brilliant staycation where you can explore the hidden gems of England and Wales over the summer...
