YHA Blog
There are some things that just go together. Fish and chips, rock and roll, YHA and walking. There’s no need to travel far and wide, or break the bank, for a stunning walking holiday. We know how important walking is on so many levels, from the wellbeing benefits...
NCS Trust will shortly be entering into a contract to commission a consortium of Ingeus and YHA to deliver a new residential experience for young people. Ingeus and YHA will deliver a new one week residential experience which utilises project based learning centred...
We’re all trying to be more eco friendly these days. Shopping local, skipping plastic bottles and choosing zero waste options where we can. But when it comes to taking our annual vacation those green intentions can quickly go out the window. It’s not that we don’t...
So you’ve chosen a staycation. Opting to holiday at home rather than hopping on a budget flight is one of the very best ways any of us can choose to reduce our impact on the environment. After all, around 2.4% of global CO2 emissions are caused by aviation, with...
With 75% of the environmental impact of the tourism industry caused by aviation , a staycation right here in the UK is a significantly more eco friendly choice than a budget flight to the Costas. However, holidaying at home comes with its own sustainability...
Walking is a free way of taking in the best of Britain's scenic sites. So, bearing this in mind, here are our six favourite walking destinations in the UK waiting to be discovered.Lizard Peninsula CoastAbout as far south as you can go but still be on the UK...
If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting from the landscape. Here is our guide to the Dark Peak...Kinder...
In these days of GPS on our phones, the necessity for traditional directional and distance waymarkers has become more opaque. That doesn’t mean they don’t still hold a fascination for those interested in our transport and cultural heritage or merit protection from...
Love camping but need a little luxury when you travel? Seeking a dog friendly bank holiday break or an outdoorsy summer camping trip with the kids? Whatever your staycation must-haves, there’s a spot in England to meet your needs. So whether it’s clambering to top...
From Cornwall to Kent and from Sussex to the Scottish borders, wherever you’re exploring there’s likely to be a YHA hostel nearby. Affordable, comfortable and located in some of the most stunning locations in England and Wales, we are a reliable choice for a warm...
Who doesn’t love a bank holiday? It’s time to pack up your things and head off for some much-needed relaxation with a camping trip to one of our perfectly positioned properties. Frills-free camping or great glamping. Traveling with good friends or with family....
Glamping has transformed the UK camping scene. Luxuriously comfortable compared to traditional tents but more affordable than hotels and holiday cottages, glamping allows you to enjoy the very best of the British countryside with more comfort and less exposure to...
