YHA Blog
Sleigh bells ring are you listening! From urban ice rinks to fairground rides, Santa’s grottos and glittering light shows, this is Christmas in all its ritzy, glitzy glory at some of the best winter wonderlands in the UK.Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London19th...
With YHA properties throughout England and Wales, exploring the regions at Christmas time is easy. Here’s why each region is well worth the visit this December and where you can rest your head after a day of festive fun. We ho ho hope you enjoy.North WestWhether...
Ah, winter. The days become shorter and the weather is colder and wetter. Disheartening? Well, maybe slightly, but certainly not if you happen to be in London. That miserable combination certainly doesn’t stop the UK’s capital having great things to do. With...
Ok so they may not be Meribel, St Anton or Whistler, but it may surprise you to learn that England and Wales boast some pretty cool places to ski, snowboard, toboggan and sledge. Take a look at our run down of the snow slopes in the UK and you’ll be all set for...
The nights are long, the days are short and it can be cold. But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty going on outside. Here's 5 reasons to love winter... A wintry walk on a cold frosty morning: It may be an obvious reason to...
Why not take part in our winter volunteering opportunities this winter with YHA Working Holidays? Tis the season to be jolly, the most wonderful time of the year – and perhaps also an occasion to explore somewhere new. There’s...
Want to be a four-season hiker? Don’t give up adventuring once the weather gets chilly – that crisp winter wonderland is waiting for your footprints and we have many hostels perfect for hiking. You can even take over one of our holiday cottages and rural retreats...
The Christmas holidays equal a full house and a lot of energy to burn. The little ones are excited to be out of school and impatiently awaiting Santa Claus’ visit, so unsurprisingly after all the excitement around Christmas it can be hard to keep the kids...
Windswept summits, frost-tipped peaks and full, gushing valleys; there’s something a bit special about a winter adventure.
If the next two months of winter is putting you off exploring the great outdoors with your family, don’t worry. The great indoors will not disappoint
Keeping warm sounds straightforward, but it’s easy to go wrong. Here are the essentials for how to stay safe in winter: Layer up. Layering is the most versatile way of staying warm. At its basic, this requires a base...
As the temperature drops, adventures on foot take on a whole new dimension. Here are some useful outdoor skills from hillwalkers’ bible The Great Outdoors magazine:Dress for the conditions First on our ‘outdoor skills’ list is dress for the conditions. Wear several...
