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.
Family stays & experiences
Looking for some inspiration for family activities for when you're holidaying with us? We have plenty of brilliant content, full of crafts, activities and much more. Take a look.
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...
Seasonal scenic cycling routes in the UK
Bike your way around Britain in the colder months, there’s still so much to discover. From easy eight milers to trickier mountain climbs, there are scenic cycling routes in the UK to suit everyone.
Gothic glamping at YHA Whitby
Our family ambassador Jenny and her family took a trip to Whitby this August and stayed in one of the new bell tents at YHA Whitby...