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Glamping is a great way to experience the great outdoors with the kids, and at YHA, we have lots of family-friendly options, including bell tents, tipis, and Landpods spread throughout England and Wales. With our glamping accommodation, you can get back to nature...
The Journey: spring 24Hello… and a very warm welcome to the spring issue of The Journey. Spring is many things — a period of reawakening for nature, of course, but also a time for many of us to reinvigorate our hopes and plans. As the days continue to lengthen and...
“Far from the noise and smell of traffic, theirs for a day, the freedom of mountains, moor or open road. Whether one hikes or bikes, pedals or paddles, the end of the day will bring a common need: the need for rest, food and shelter.” So opens the narration of a...
Rail Walks is a new resource website encouraging people to use the railway to get walking — and you can help. Think of all the stops on your last train journey. Those remote places where no one gets off, or those town stations that seem to appear out of nowhere...
Connection was the key theme at YHA Chester Trafford Hall in early March, when YHA and All the Elements delivered the second edition of a vital networking event. The Outdoor Connection — first held in 2022 — brought together community leaders from across the...
YHA Manchester is situated just outside of the city centre and makes a great place to stay for a city break. Whether you want a base to check out all of Manchester’s attractions or somewhere within easy reach of walks, here are a few free and cheap ideas to try out...
London wears its charms well in spring — particularly when you’re on a proper wander. This seven-mile walk begins and ends at one of our key properties in the capital, YHA London Central, but steers clear of the big-ticket riverside sights in favour of some of the...
Nick Baker found fame on the BBC’s Really Wild Show, which he co-presented for a decade from 1996 to 2006. Long established as one of the UK’s leading naturalists, he has authored more than a dozen books and serves as vice-president for Buglife, the RSPB and the...
What is that you love about cycling? The muscle-popping ascents or the white-knuckle offroad downhills? The mammoth distances you can cover in exploring Britain from a new perspective? The thrills (and occasional spills) of bike parks? Or maybe the gentle family...
If you’re looking for a cosy Lake District break, then look no further than our glamping sites. Many of our Landpods, bell tents, and tipis come with a wood burning stove, perfect for keeping you cosy on chilly nights and warming you up after a long day on the...
Spring is when the natural world bursts to life. Leaves start unfurling, wildflowers start blooming — and wings start whirring! From flip-flapping butterflies and buzzing bees to speedy swallows and noisy cuckoos, our skies and gardens become busy with birds and...
As wonderful as escaping to the outdoors in England and Wales can be, sometimes the Great British weather becomes unpredictable and the rain, rain doesn’t want to go away and come back another day. But that doesn’t have to affect your fun. We’ve picked out a few...
