YHA Blog
The general mood can be lagging in the darkness of winter, but with a new year comes the opportunity of new beginnings. Take a positive step towards the life you’d like to lead, here’s 10 tips on how to get ahead with your winter wellness and beat the January...
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! When you think of the festive season, one of the first things to spring to mind is a fantastic fir tree, covered in shining lights, sparkly baubles, and a bright star at the top. But where did the Christmas tree tradition of...
Christmas is the time for festive cheer and decorating our homes with fairy lights, Christmas trees, wreaths, and a blow-up Santa or two. But many of us don’t think to forage in our gardens or local areas for delightful organic greenery that can be used...
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 Christmas...
(Sings) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…or maybe not. Christmas isn’t everyone’s favourite celebration. We get it. If getting together with difficult relatives, bickering over the last pig in blanket or suffering through a double bill of a soap fills you with...
From frozen waterfalls to gentle frosty rambles with picture-perfect views, this selection of wonderful winter walks will certainly put a spring in your step. Whether you’re looking for accessible or challenging, these well-trodden routes have something for...
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but it’s perfect weather for getting to know a city a little bit better. From winter festivals to Christmas markets, there’s plenty of things to see and do this season whilst on a city getaway with loved ones. There might...
Christmas is fast approaching. Before you know it, it’ll be time to put into action those all-important New Year’s plans. Some people think NYE is overrated and some people love it but either way, it’s highly likely you’ll need some kind of plan to see you through...
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...
With its luxurious Roman Baths and stylish Georgian buildings, Bath looks gorgeous in any season. If you’re looking for a winter break with added dazzle, look no further than Jane Austen’s favourite city with 10 things to do in Bath in winter. Bath is great fun for...
It might be the chilliest time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun outside. Try our winter scavenger hunt – how many of these things can you do where you are... Look for a pinecone. Can you see which tree it fell from? Look for a spider’s web. Can you...
