YHA Blog
Getting the most out of London, one of the most exciting cities in the world, means not only enjoying Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Tate Modern, St Paul’s Cathedral et al. but also some hidden gems. We’ve handpicked eight great places to go all whilst...
Exploring the beauty and breadth of England and Wales on two wheels is a great way to spend quality time together as a family. But finding the routes suitable for all ages and abilities can be tricky, so that’s why we have put together a guide of family friendly...
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...
It all feels a bit eat, sleep, Zoom, repeat at the moment. We’ve come up with some suggestions of fun things to do in lockdown. Mix up your daily routine and try something different, adding a little sprinkling of happiness along the way. Open your own bistro for a...
Home schooling during lockdown? Looking for inspiration to help keep young minds active and entertained? Our free children's activity pack is bursting with things for kids to make, learn and do.Crafts, recipes, wildlife facts and more – everything you need for a...
The festive season is all about spending time with family and making memories which will last a lifetime. A great way to do this is by making Christmas crafts with help of the little ones, and decorate your home, just in time for Santa’s arrival. Colourful...
A common misunderstanding of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that they are all sensory avoiders and therefore likely to become overwhelmed with the stimulation of a city centre break away. This may certainly the case for some people with autism. But...
Our friends at the Ramblers are calling upon walkers to show their support for the Your Path Awaits campaign to protect access to Britain’s most precious open spaces. Across the UK, path protectors including farmers, Ramblers’...
Families can get active together this summer with a brand new affordable family holiday experience launched by YHA (England and Wales) for summer 2018. The two, four and seven-night camps are being held at YHA Edale and...
Ben Lerwill puts his stamina to the test by running, swimming (briefly), cycling and climbing in the capital city. That’s right. Quadrathlon is a thing. According to the British Quadrathlon Association, it’s for “when three...
Author, BBC 6 Music broadcaster and President of the Ramblers (ramblers.org.uk) talks about his love of walking. Was there one formative moment as a youngster that made you love the outdoors or was it a gradual experience? When...
“You’ll be raising vital funds that could transform the lives of others, forever” So… another year zipping by, another London Marathon done and dusted. It’s one of the planet’s great city road races: a springtime whirl of...
