YHA Blog
According to recent research, 34% of households in the UK now own a dog. It’s no surprise then that more and more families are seeking dog-friendly holidays. Not only can putting your furry friend into kennel accommodation be expensive, but many of us simply don’t...
Who doesn’t love a bank holiday? It’s time to pack up your things and head off for some much-needed relaxation with a camping trip to one of our perfectly positioned properties. Frills-free camping or great glamping. Traveling with good friends or with family....
Winter can be difficult to get through for a lot of people. We have less daylight, it’s colder, and the weather is generally less pleasant than what we get in the summer months. If you’re feeling the January blues and need some inspiration to get outside and have...
To be awestruck by an engineering wonder of the world you don't need to travel to the Pyramids or even as far as the Humber Bridge. There's one a minute's walk from YHA Ironbridge Coalport, past the kilns of the old china works and the duck houses bobbing on the...
For me, volunteering to check map routes for the YHA Festival of Walking allowed me to re-discover the joy of hostelling and getting out into nature. The fresh air, exercise and change of scenery worked wonders for my physical and mental health. I have been a keen...
It all started with a pledge. Entering the new year in 2021, I wanted to try something different. Like most people, the COVID-19 pandemic had left me in a bit of a rut resulting in a search for a new hobby. I’ve always loved swimming and the ocean but living in...
Walking is truly good for the soul and mind. Whether it’s a short morning stroll with the pooch or a invigorating trek, it’s hard not to feel revived afterwards. The fresh countryside air, harmonious birdsong and golden tones of radiant sunflowers — you just can’t...
With its sublime shorelines, foodie favourites and colourful countryside, Cornwall is unsurprisingly a top destination for twinkly-eyed tourists. But, despite its popularity, this charming county still has plenty of secret beaches, hidden coves, quaint villages,...
UK cities have so much to offer. From grand architecture and bustling streets to rich history and diverse communities — there’s lots to explore this summer. And it doesn’t have to break the bank. You can still enjoy metropolitan magic in the warmer months without...
Is there a more carefree way to travel than on the open top of a double-decker bus? On a sunny spring morning we wound slowly through the lanes towards Land's End, looking down on clouds of blackthorn and out to the turquoise sea. We heard the cheerful twittering...
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...
In the walled garden at Avebury Manor lime-green fists of rhubarb were punching through the soil. A ladybird crept out of hibernation to warm up on a twig. The low sun lit up snowdrops and crocuses; now and then a bee buzzed past. After a dreary winter, spring was...
