YHA Blog
There are many amazing Christmas festivities in London. Don’t miss out on winter wonderlands, the cream of British entertainment, and a huge variety of traditional and alternative Christmas festivities in London. With the...
From frozen waterfalls to spooky burial chambers - these UK winter walks will put a spring in your step. Whether you're looking for accessible or challenging, these well-trodden UK winter walks have something for everyone....
It's never too cold for a winter city break in the UK! Oh the weather outside may be frightful, but it's perfect weather for getting to know a city better. From winter festivals to Christmas markets, there’s plenty of things to...
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...
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...
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...
Tis the season for traditional markets, so we've put together our favourite Christmas markets in the UK to get you in the festive spirit. St Nicholas Fayre, York York has many food and drink markets throughout the year, but for...
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...
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...
Windswept summits, frost-tipped peaks and full, gushing valleys; there’s something a bit special about a winter adventure.