Get inspired for your self-led residential in the UK
If you’re thinking of booking a self-led residential in the UK but need a little inspiration, here’s a guide on top places that we recommend...
Destinations
The best cheap large group accommodation
Whether you want to get away with family over the summer holidays or you're looking for the ideal location to see in the New Year with friends, an exclusive stay in a YHA hostel is a cost-effective...
12 YHA hostels every book lover should visit: our guide to literary locations
Here’s our guide to 12 YHA hostels that are in fabulous literary locations in England. Visit for inspiration and you be the next Beatrix Potter, Mary Shelley or perhaps William Wordsworth!
6 outdoor activities in the Lake District for nature lovers
The Lake District is always one of the top destinations in the UK for nature lovers, whether you’re visiting from abroad or doing a staycation. Nature lovers have a great selection of outdoor...
Big climbs and vast views: walking in the Brecon Beacons
For big climbs, vast views and unspoilt wilderness, try this two-day hostel-to-hostel walk in the Brecon Beacons. Nothing quite prepares you for the drama of the Brecon Beacons; not the photographs...
10 YHA cafés in great locations across England and Wales
As the weather turns, it’s time to cosy down and make the most of café culture. Here are some of our favourite café spots for you to try this season… enjoy!