Places to go
The best glamping holidays in the UK
Thank goodness for glamping! No longer does getting out in nature and sleeping under the stars have to mean leaky canvas and soggy socks. Instead staycationing al fresco can be warm, comfortable and even romantic, with spectacular settings and high end amenities...
Dog friendly glamping sites in the Lake District
There are few places as suited to taking a break with your canine companion than the Lake District. Bursting with beautiful walks to suit dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments, from your couple of miles corgi to your marathon Malamute, this picturesque...
Glamping in the National Parks: which are the best locations?
England and Wales have a total of twelve official national parks. From the beautiful green hills of the South Downs to the dramatic, windswept North York Moors and from the crashing blue waves of the Pembrokeshire Coast to the snow-capped peaks of Snowdonia, these...
Get inspired for your self-led residential in the UK
Each year, we welcome hundreds of schools into our hostels for package and self-led residentials. While package options are fantastic for activities which link to the National Curriculum, self-led trips allow flexibility to make for a bespoke experience. If you’re...
Back in time at YHA Ironbridge Coalport
To be awestruck by an engineering wonder of the world you don't need to travel to the Pyramids or even as far as the Humber Bridge. There's one a minute's walk from YHA Ironbridge Coalport, past the kilns of the old china works and the duck houses bobbing on the...
YHA Exclusive Hire hostels for winter retreats
More than 100 of our hostels across England and Wales are available for YHA Exclusive Hire over the winter months. Here are some of the very best hostels to snuggle up in.YHA Pwll DeriWelsh cliff-top retreat What a location! This remote hostel, balancing high above...
Christmas city breaks in the UK
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...
Remembering Her Majesty The Queen
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as Britain’s longest reigning monarch. As YHA’s Patron, The Queen recognised our achievements and contribution to society.Her legacy will last foreverThe Queen’s legacy of involvement in the youth...
Autumn walks in the UK
Autumn is surely the most picturesque season of the year, and we’re fortunate that there are many autumn walks in the UK to explore on foot when the leaves start to fall. From the rolling red and gold hills of the Peak District to the darker orange and brown...
Summer nights under the stars: YHA Manorbier
Imagine you're a seagull and swoop down to YHA Manorbier using the satellite view on Google Earth. This is the best way to appreciate in advance of arrival the hostel's location, perched above the craggy Pembrokeshire coast. It's surrounded by wildflower meadows,...
Off-grid escapes
Ever feel like the stresses of life are getting on top of you? It’s hard not to get caught up in our busy lives, where we’re constantly toing and froing between our phones, work and the internet. Taking time to truly relax from our hectic lives, switch off and...
The ultimate whistle-stop tour of Cornwall
With its sublime shorelines, foodie favourites and colourful countryside, Cornwall is unsurprisingly a top destination for twinkly-eyed tourists. But, despite its popularity, this charming county still has plenty of secret beaches, hidden coves, quaint villages,...