Places to go
Dog-friendly youth hostels
Dog owners can take advantage of our range of dog-friendly youth hostels that offer camping pods, cabins, tipis, bell tents and pitch-up camping facilities in their grounds. Dogs are charged at £5 per night when using YHA’s pods, cabins, tipis and bell tents,...
Things to do this spring in the city
Get back to the buzz of the city with our top suggestions of things to do this spring in a UK city near you.LondonStay with us at one of our London hostels and take advantage of the many cultural things on offer. When you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life,...
Our YHA Exclusive Hire stay
We are a family of four with one of our daughters, Katie (aged 14), having been diagnosed as high-functioning autistic (which used to be referred to as Aspergers). She loves trips away from home, outdoor activities and being sociable. She can struggle when being...
Dog-friendly accommodation
Did you know that we have a wide range of dog-friendly accommodation and facilities? You can bring your four-legged friends to stay with you at selected Exclusive Hire properties and many of our Camping & Cabins sites. Dogs are welcome in all YHA cafés too, so...
The Secret Garden: YHA Chester Trafford Hall
"Goodbye orange door, I love you!" said the little girl next door as her family hoisted their rucksacks and left their chalet in the dim October morning light. How attached kids can get to a place in a very short time: we too have often had to say formal 'goodbyes'...
Eco-friendly glamping in the Lake District
Article written by Vanessa Ball from Wanders MilesYHA has long been at the heart of travelling in the UK. They are affordable, friendly and can be found in each of the most beautiful and interesting parts of our fascinating country.Traditional camping grounds and...
Half term in the rainforest
"The road to the Honister Pass has turned into a waterfall!" "Abandoned cars are blocking the road to Keswick." "A four-wheel drive might be able to get out via Grange." Reports came in thick and fast as the rain fell in sheets, non-stop, for three days; the River...
Magical winter walks in the UK
From frozen waterfalls to gentle frosty rambles with picture-perfect views, this selection of wonderful winter walks in the UK will certainly put a spring in your step. Whether you’re looking for accessible or challenging, these well-trodden routes have something...
Last bus to Buttermere
I had overheard people discussing The Winter Timetable in tones that suggested it was important, but didn't understand why until a member of the team at YHA Keswick spelled it out for me: "It means that some local bus routes will stop running from tomorrow. So if,...
Let’s go fly a kite: YHA Beer
Along with a camera and a coffee pot there's one more thing I try not to forget when packing for a trip: our kite. To untangle its colourful tail streamers and throw it straight up into the gale blowing off the sea brings an instant and joyful feeling of connection...
Feel like a royal with our guide to the best UK castles
King of the castles… We are very lucky in the UK to have so many historic buildings within easy reach of a visit and castles are what fairy tales are made of. Here are some of our favourites with YHA properties you can stay at whilst exploring. Armour at the...
A day at the farm: YHA Cholderton Stonehenge
Can any other words revive two hot and crumpled children as quickly as: "By the way, there are a couple of trampolines in the garden"? We had arrived at YHA Cholderton Stonehenge on a sunny May evening, and it was a welcome oasis: a Wiltshire farmhouse built from...