YHA Blog
It’s as a child when a love of the outdoors is instilled and here at YHA, we have plenty of family-friendly hostels in our network. Playing games in coastland coves, discovering wildlife on woodland walks, and reaching new heights on adventure-packed weekends. The...
Snow-capped fells, miles of crystalline lakes and tarns and beautiful higgledy-piggledy houses dotted in amongst 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...
British hostelling isn’t all about country houses (gorgeous as they are) and purpose-built traditional hostels – YHA accommodation can include everything from remote huts to 800-year-old castles! Here is our top picks of unusual places to stay in the UK, each with...
Apart from the occasional pop of a fish, Esthwaite Water was still and silent, a mirror reflecting the autumn fells. A lonely cloud drifting past made me think of Wordsworth. He loved ice skating on this lake in the moonlight with his friends from Hawkshead Grammar...
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...
When facing periods of stress, being outside and walking outdoors has the most beneficial impact on your mental wellbeing. Breathing in fresh air, hearing birdsong, connecting with nature, all contribute to making a difference to how you feel. With that being said,...
Each year, we welcome hundreds of schools into our hostels for package and self-led residentials. While package options are fantastic for activities which link to the National Curriculum, self-led trips allow flexibility to make for a bespoke experience. If you’re...
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...
Here’s our guide to 12 YHA hostels that are in fabulous literary locations in England. Visit for inspiration and you be the next Beatrix Potter, Mary Shelley or perhaps William Wordsworth!YHA AmblesideLiterary connection – Beatrix Potter. Nestled in the heart of...
As the weather turns, it’s time to cosy down and make the most of café culture. Whether you prefer a flat white or an Earl Grey, our cafés are the perfect place to warm up with simple pleasures such as a hot drink, an indulgent slice of cake or refuel with a...
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...
