YHA Blog
Just before the quarter hour people gather expectantly near the cathedral's mighty strainer arches and gaze up at the burnished face of the ancient astronomical clock. As it chimes, jousting knights come galloping out. One knocks another flat with his lance. On the...
Time to cross off some of those never evers. YHA has a plethora of properties for you to enjoy on its roster. Never stayed in a castle? Fear not, you can be a knight in shining armour with us. Never slept in the middle of the forest? We can point you in the right...
At last, spring is here, bringing colour back into our lives. With the arrival of brighter mornings, sleeping under the stars is back on the menu across the UK. Here at YHA, we offer family-friendly, unique overnights in some of the most amazing places all over...
Skies are brighter, days last longer and the landscape begins to shine with a multitude of colour. The first day of spring is quickly approaching, and there’s so much to be grateful for. Watch as the fields become adorned with processions of golden daffodil...
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow” or so the saying goes. The nights are not drawing in as quickly as they did in winter, and the air feels a little warmer which can only mean one thing – spring is on the way. The season of spring is brighter...
If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting from the landscape. Here is our guide to the Dark Peak...Kinder...
Here’s some dates for your diary this spring and summer. As the weather warms, pack some enjoyment into the lighter months with our ideas of things to do. And because we have hostels all over England and Wales, there’s always one close by to the action.An extra day...
National parks are just brilliant, aren’t they? They’re the great breathing spaces, full of fresh air, cool water and green things. Especially in spring and summer when life begins anew. Here at YHA, we’re lucky enough to have more than 60 properties in national...
Get ready for some Easter fun. If you’ve got a flock to keep entertained this Easter here are five activities that you can try out at home. Have a cracking time.1. Design an Easter egg huntAhh the classic Easter egg hunt – a staple activity at this time of year for...
Do you want to discover the best hidden gems in England? Many YHA properties have incredible access to some of the country’s best-hidden spots, so here's our guide to some of our tucked-away hostels in spectacular settings.YHA BeerIdyllic is the way one former...
Whether it is a bucket and spade holiday you are after or frolicking through a forest, we have the perfect escapes with these tucked-away hostels. Dolphin spotting in Wales Sssh, don’t tell anyone about this fabulous location, or they’ll all want in on it. A former...
Just like spring sunshine, these art and culture festivals are set to light up the months ahead. From intellectual leaps to flights of fancy, epic outdoor staging to intimate gigs, there’s so much wonderful stuff to see and do, right on our doorsteps. So pick what...
