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 …
Running scared
Guaranteed to get hearts pumping and adrenaline rushing, these Halloween-themed mad dashes will work off your trick or treat sweets …
Autumn watch
Winter is coming. And the animal kingdom is making its preparations. Spend your autumn wowed by the wonders of nature …
9 ’favourite’ hostels hand-picked by the YHA team
The world would be a very boring place if we all had the same preferences. With this in mind, we …
8 great reasons to visit Canterbury & Kent
There’s no better time to visit the Garden of England than late summer, when the hop buds are opening, the …
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 …
Hostel makeover
A major facelift for three West Country hostels. “This Youth Hostel is one of many, both in this country and …