YHA Blog
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...
King of the castles… We are very lucky in the UK to have so many historic buildings within easy reach of a visit and castles are what fairy tales are made of. Here are some of our favourites with YHA properties you can stay at whilst exploring. Armour at the...
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...
Thinking of visiting the New Forest this summer? We sent travel blogger Claire Sturzaker to take a look and tell us what its all about.If you’re looking for an adventure in the UK that’s a little out of the ordinary, then glamping in the New Forest could be the...
The quiet, charming, quaint old English city of Chester, which was founded as a Roman fortress in 79 AD and surrounded by ancient walls, should be top of your to-do list. It’s a city full of historic treasures mixed perfectly with modern adventures. Whilst staying...
"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...
Fancy some alfresco fun? Then join us from 16th - 18th July 2021 for a Wild Night Out, when people across the UK will be coming together to have adventures outdoors, big and small. We’ll have guest speakers, guided walks and outdoor activities before settling in...
YHA has been appointed by The Regenda Group to run and manage a new youth hostel and training centre located on the outskirts of Chester. Opening in August 2021, the new youth hostel will create jobs, training and volunteering opportunities in two of the hardest...
Many of YHA properties have incredible access to some of the country’s best hidden gems. Here’s a guide to some of our tucked away hostels in spectacular settings that have private rooms available for you to book from 17th May.YHA BeerIdyllic is the way one former...
Our guide to unmissable England and Wales. From world-famous attractions to the less obvious, we’ve compiled a list of must-visit landmarks, landscapes and locations. And we have accommodation available a stone’s throw from all of them. So, if you’re looking for...
