Places to go
6 ways to prep for the coast to coast walk
Coast to coast walks have risen in popularity over the past few years. Many seeking the freedom and beauty that a walking holiday can provide. One of the most famous routes in England, is the Coast to Coast Walk. Spanning across three national parks (North York...
Hostelling with my family
YHA Boggle Hole, Robin Hood's Bay. I loved the name, and the address. Deciding that was enough research, I went straight ahead and booked nine nights in The Crow's Nest, a new accommodation block perched high above an old mill in a wooded valley on the North...
Children welcome
Ensconced in the cosy games room at YHA Coniston Holly How, we watched our respective children make a domino run. Rain pelted the windows and the monkey puzzle tree rocked in the wind. The other parent leaned over and whispered, slightly embarrassed: "Do we have to...
Cycle paths in Cornwall
Explore brilliant cycle paths in Cornwall whilst uncovering the wildlife, beaches, culture and areas you never knew existed. Here’s some inspiration for cycle paths in Cornwall, suitable for all ages and abilities. The Camel Trail Families love the Camel Trail....
Easy fell walks in the Lake District
The Lake District national park is a walker’s paradise. Here are our top picks of easy fell walks in the Lake District, suitable for everyone to enjoy. Sale Fell 2 miles2 hours At just 359 metres high but still offering some of the prettiest views of the Lakes,...
What makes the best autism-friendly accommodation?
The National Autistic Society estimates that “there are around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK… if you include their families, autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people.” So when it comes to looking for the best autism-friendly...
Autism-friendly accommodation at YHA hostels across England and Wales
YHA is well known for providing high quality, low cost hostels, camping and glamping throughout England and Wales, as well as autism friendly accommodation. For 90 years, we have been working to transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure. As a...
#ThrowbackThursday December edition: YHA Manchester
For this month’s Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at the history of another of YHA’s popular city hostels. The final decade of the 20th century seemed a very good time for the opening of new youth hostels in England’s larger cities. New hostels were opened in...
Best places for action adventure school trips
Learning outside the classroom has many proven educational benefits. Action adventure school trips are a highlight of a school year because it’s where teachers and pupils will get to learn outside of the classroom. Here are some of the best places for action...
A Night Outdoors for Every Child
YHA has welcomed proposals in the Landscapes Review for ‘a night in a national landscape for every child.’ James Blake, the Chief Executive here at YHA said: “I am delighted to see the proposals in this Review. It highlights the fact that we have lost sight of the...
Best places to go for a geography school trip
Getting outside is fundamental to Geographers. Geography school trips are an opportunity for students to truly understand the numerous types of functions, patterns and systems that they have learnt in the classroom. There is simply no better way to learn about...
Best places for activity school trips
School trips are a great way for pupils to enjoy a unique learning experience outside a classroom environment. School trips are not only good fun, but they allow pupils to interact and immerse themselves in a practical way. This is surely best achieved through the...