Family friendly hostels in the UK
It's as a child when a love of the outdoors is instilled and, here at YHA, we have plenty of family-friendly hostels in our network. Playing games in coastland coves, discovering wildlife...
Family stays and experiences
On Esthwaite Water: from Wordsworth to Mr Jeremy Fisher
Apart from the occasional pop of a fish, Esthwaite Water was still and silent, a mirror reflecting the autumn fells. A lonely cloud drifting past made me think of Wordsworth. He loved ice skating...
Get involved in the YHA Nature Challenge
At YHA we love a beautiful photo or video clip, so we created the YHA Nature Challenge. We’re looking for photos and videos that capture the beauty and bounty surrounding our beloved hostel network.
Things to do for kids in the Lake District
While the Lake District is perhaps most famous for its stunning walking terrain and beautiful views, you might be lulled into thinking there isn’t an awful lot for children to enjoy on a trip to...
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!
YHA Boggle Hole: ahoy! A seashore safari
I gazed into the rock pool hoping to spot a Velvet Swimming Crab, its red eyes glowing bright like car tail lights. Seven years previously an ecologist from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust had shown...