YHA Blog
Written by Sarah BamfordOur son Jack is 15 and has cerebral palsy. He is cognitively able and attends a mainstream school but has struggled with decreasing mobility as he has got older, as his limbs have lengthened but his muscles have tightened. Jack gets around...
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 2022 with friends, an exclusive stay in a YHA hostel is an extremely cost-effective way to accommodate large groups. So what makes...
We are a family of four with one of our daughters, Katie (aged 14), having been diagnosed as high-functioning autistic (which used to be referred to as Aspergers). She loves trips away from home, outdoor activities and being sociable. She can struggle when being...
Can’t wait to get glamping? Many of our hostels have many quirky accommodation options to make the most of this season, with camping pods, bell tents, Landpods, Airstreams, cabins, tipis and more landing in our gardens and grounds. If you enjoy camping but prefer a...
Did you know we have a wide range of dog-friendly accommodation and facilities? You can bring your four-legged friends to stay with you at selected Exclusive Hire properties as well as many of our YHA Camping & Cabins sites. Dogs are welcome in all YHA cafes...
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...
