Places to go
Why we love YHA Keswick
By Jenny Lunnon, YHA's Family Ambassador An old woollen mill beside the rushing River Greta, YHA Keswick is a great choice for a winter or spring family break. Though it doesn't have its own outdoor space it's right by lovely Fitz Park, which offers sports...
Five free places to visit in Manchester
There are a wealth of free places to visit in Manchester, one of the UK's biggest and most interesting cities. Read on for some top tips on how to make the most of Manchester without breaking the bank. Book a stay at YHA Manchester and you're in prime position for...
Back to Boggle Hole: Yorkshire’s Jurassic Coast
There were hundreds of them bobbing in the bay, socially distanced two metres apart. From our cliff-top vantage point they all looked the same, and it was only when we had clambered down the steps to the shore that we could appreciate them as individuals: the young...
A great holiday, though not the one we’d planned: YHA Ilam Hall
I did miss the self-catering kitchen, as much for the opportunities for interesting chat as for a hob on which to heat baked beans and rice pudding. But the warm welcome from YHA staff was just the same, and that was by far the most important thing. Like many...
Five reasons to camp in Wales
Wales has spectacular scenery, from sweeping sandy beaches to ancient forests and of course, Snowdon, the country’s tallest mountain, towering some 1,085 metres above sea level. On top of that, it has man-made attractions. From ancient castles to stomach-churning...
Camping in the Lake District
The Lake District in Cumbria, England, is quite simply one of Britain’s most stunning locations. A National Park and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lakes should be on anyone’s top 10 of places to visit in the UK. Not only is the scenery spectacular, replete...
Hire a whole YHA hostel for September or October
YHA not only offers brilliant hostelling accommodation and locations for all ages, but we also offer cheap private rooms as well as camping, glamping and whole hostel hire – the last one perhaps being of our best-kept secrets! Hiring out entire YHA hostels...
The perks of renting a large country house
There are a million reasons why someone might want to rent a large country house, from simply wanting plenty of space to reconnect with your loved ones.A large country house with enough space to invite the whole familyMost commonly, people with large families want...
Three holiday locations where you can rent your own country house
Sharing a large holiday cottage with close friends and family not only makes great sense when it comes to cost. It also means that you get to share the cooking, the cleaning and the childcare as well as the odd bottle of wine, once the little ones are finally...
Best holiday cottages for Christmas and New Year 2022
What better way is there of seeing off 2022 in style than booking a large holiday rental in the UK over the festive season, to share with loved ones? But with many large holiday rentals in the UK already booked out for December, what are your options if you are...
Large family holidays: how much will camping cost?
On the face of it, camping always looks like an extremely affordable break away. And it can be, assuming you already own all the necessary gear. But what if you don’t own anything yet but you would like to give camping a try? What’s essential? How much will it cost...
The best large family holiday rentals by the coast
Whether you are looking for a large holiday home for a family reunion, stag do or gathering of a group of friends, and whether it’s for one night or several, YHA has something to suit all tastes. And some of our very best properties are right on the awe-inspiring...