Jenny Lunnon
Meet Jenny, our family ambassador. Jenny and her partner and two children visit YHA's around England and Wales, sharing their thoughts and experiences.
Articles written by Jenny Lunnon
Half-term in the Borrowdale rainforest
Our family ambassador Jenny and her family recently visited YHA Borrowdale and the Lake District in rainy weather. Have a read of their experiences.
Last bus to Buttermere: hostelling in the Lake District
I had overheard people discussing the winter timetable in tones that suggested it was important, but didn't understand why until a member of the team at YHA Keswick spelled it out for me: "It means...
Let’s go fly a kite: YHA Beer
Along with a camera and a coffee pot there's one more thing I try not to forget when packing for a trip: our kite. To untangle its colourful tail streamers and throw it straight up into the gale...
A day at the farm: YHA Cholderton Stonehenge
Can any other words revive two hot and crumpled children as quickly as: "By the way, there are a couple of trampolines in the garden"? We had arrived at YHA Cholderton Stonehenge on a sunny May...
Eons, dolphins and a bus that goes on a boat: YHA Swanage
“Don’t be a Guillemot!” We might have been bemused by this social distancing sign had we not earlier peered over the cliff and seen these streamlined, penguin-like seabirds huddled together on a...
Why we love YHA Keswick
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...