YHA Blog
By YHA Chief Executive James BlakeIn YHA, we have a 90-year history of quiet radicalism. Not beating down the doors, or shouting from the rooftops, but pursuing practical change with steady determination.We were founded in 1930 on a principle of inclusion. It is...
"Goodbye orange door, I love you!" said the little girl next door as her family hoisted their rucksacks and left their chalet in the dim October morning light. How attached kids can get to a place in a very short time: we too have often had to say formal 'goodbyes'...
Article written by Vanessa Ball from Wanders MilesYHA has long been at the heart of travelling in the UK. They are affordable, friendly and can be found in each of the most beautiful and interesting parts of our fascinating country.Traditional camping grounds and...
"The road to the Honister Pass has turned into a waterfall!" "Abandoned cars are blocking the road to Keswick." "A four-wheel drive might be able to get out via Grange." Reports came in thick and fast as the rain fell in sheets, non-stop, for three days; the River...
Our hostels are perfect places to gather this autumn. Let us provide the perfect setting for you to reconnect.Gather in a groupWe are the perfect stay for your cycling club, walking groups, youth clubs or photographic society. Enjoy exhilarating adventures,...
Hygge: The Danish art of cosy comfort and enjoying the good things in life. So, diet be blown! Woolly layers forgive that extra roast potato. And what better aid to digestion than a stroll along a deserted beach or quiet countryside? We invite you to fill your...
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...
