YHA Kettlewell is a well known and loved hostel located in the Yorkshire Dales. With a well-documented history, Kettlewell is …
ThrowbackThursday April edition- YHA York
In 1934, the YHA National Executive made the decision to open youth hostels in historic cities and York was included …
ThrowbackThursday March edition – YHA Street
The Chalet on Ivythorn Hill 1931-present For this month’s Throwback Thursday, we’re taking a look at the history of another …
ThrowbackThursday February edition – YHA Borrowdale
Grange-in Borrowdale Youth Hostel 1932-1973 In 1932 one of YHA’s earliest hostels, Grange-in-Borrowdale entered into an arrangement with the lake-land …
#ThrowbackThursday January edition – YHA Black Sail
YHA Black Sail started life as a simple shepherd’s hut and it still retains that charm today. Here’s a little …
#ThrowbackThursday December edition- YHA London St Pauls
The year is 1874. Queen Victoria is almost forty years into her reign, post boxes are first painted their iconic …
World Cup of Hostels
Which hostel lifted the cup? While Gareth Southgate’s men battled it out in Russia, we concocted a dramatic knock-out tournament …
Liverpool vs Manchester
Separated by just over 30 miles of the East Lancs’ Road, Liverpool and Manchester are cities that have plenty in …
One man 100 summits
YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth made 2017 a year to remember by completing a remarkable UK challenge. Alex Staniforth isn’t your …
Stepping Out: Hostellers’ Q&A
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. AIan Howells Freelance mountain and …