YHA Blog
"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...
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...
Home schooling during lockdown? Looking for inspiration to help keep young minds active and entertained? Our free children's activity pack is bursting with things for kids to make, learn and do.Crafts, recipes, wildlife facts and more – everything you need for a...
By Jenny Lunnon, YHA's Family Ambassador An old woollen mill beside the rushing River Greta, YHA Keswick is a great choice for a winter or spring family break. Though it doesn't have its own outdoor space it's right by lovely Fitz Park, which offers sports...
There were hundreds of them bobbing in the bay, socially distanced two metres apart. From our cliff-top vantage point they all looked the same, and it was only when we had clambered down the steps to the shore that we could appreciate them as individuals: the young...
I did miss the self-catering kitchen, as much for the opportunities for interesting chat as for a hob on which to heat baked beans and rice pudding. But the warm welcome from YHA staff was just the same, and that was by far the most important thing. Like many...
There are a million reasons why someone might want to rent a large country house, from simply wanting plenty of space to reconnect with your loved ones.A large country house with enough space to invite the whole familyMost commonly, people with large families want...
Whether you are looking for a large holiday home for a family reunion, stag do or gathering of a group of friends, and whether it’s for one night or several, YHA has something to suit all tastes. And some of our very best properties are right on the awe-inspiring...
YHA Boggle Hole, Robin Hood's Bay. I loved the name, and the address. Deciding that was enough research, I went straight ahead and booked nine nights in The Crow's Nest, a new accommodation block perched high above an old mill in a wooded valley on the North...
Ensconced in the cosy games room at YHA Coniston Holly How, we watched our respective children make a domino run. Rain pelted the windows and the monkey puzzle tree rocked in the wind. The other parent leaned over and whispered, slightly embarrassed: "Do we have to...
The National Autistic Society estimates that “there are around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK… if you include their families, autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people.” So when it comes to looking for the best autism-friendly...
