Memorable rail routes in the UK
England and Wales are packed with memorable rail routes – lines that connect city, coast and countryside to often spectacular effect. Some are short rides that trundle through shapely landscapes...
The Journey
9 hostels for wildlife watching
With properties scattered across England and Wales, we’re lucky to have a portfolio packed with variety. Whether in the mountains, along the coast or in the countryside, each of our hostels has its...
9 hostels easily reached by public transport
One of YHA's great selling points is the beautiful locations of its hostels. Some are remote, others in buzzing urban centres – but we like to think they're all in reach. A huge number of our...
Summer hits: this is the year to take children out exploring
The clue is in the name: Youth Hostels Association. The proof is in the mission statement: ‘to enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences...
The history of YHA: timeline of our evolution
This year marks our 95th anniversary as an organisation, but YHA's story stretches back even further – and it's seen more twists and turns than a switchback mountain trail. Here's the full timeline...
Nine family friendly YHA hostels
Wide-open spaces and curious ruins. Hidey-holes, beach gates and secret passageways. Buildings loaded with myth and legend. YHA’s hostel network always feeds the imagination of children, and when...