YHA provide flexible breaks for sports and outdoor recreation groups that are perfectly tailored to your needs and budget.
If you’re thinking rural retreats, seaside escapes or city hideaways, somewhere safe to keep your bike, hang up your climbing gear or to kick off your walking boots, you’re looking in the right place. Why not add meeting space to call your own, gorgeous surroundings to gaze over while enjoying a drink from our café bar or a base for a good night’s sleep after a busy day of adventures to your wish list too?
Based in amazing locations throughout England and Wales and offering great facilities, we are experienced in providing sports and outdoor recreation groups of all shapes and sizes with flexible breaks that are perfectly tailored to their needs and budget. Whether you select a self-led break or take YHA-led activities, opt to self-cater or choose for YHA to provide breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals for you, our experienced groups specialists are here to help you plan your ideal residential in a hostel that will meet your requirements.
To ensure your residential is just right, we recommend that you talk through the options available with an experienced adviser who can arrange a free hostel pre-visit or a phone call at a time to suit you.
What you need to know
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meals available
- All bedding is provided and towels are available to hire
- Dedicated group leader bedrooms
- Outdoor spaces available at many locations
- Secure cycle storage
- Classrooms and breakout areas
- Laundry and drying facilities
Ways to stay with YHA
Self-led stays
Do your own thing with a self-led stay.
You'll be allocated private bedrooms close together with all bedding. Upgrades are available for sole use of an area/floor or the entire place.
You'll have access to communal spaces such as dining areas. Staff will be on hand to serve meals and set up meeting rooms.
Self-led stays with activity bolt-ons
Take your own space with some planned activities for the downtime in the day.
You'll be allocated private bedrooms close together with all bedding. Upgrades are available for sole use of an area/floor or the entire place.
You'll have access to communal spaces such as dining areas. Staff will be on hand to serve meals, set up meeting rooms and coordinate activities.
Activity packages
Offering activities such as archery, conservation and team building, our packages bring real adventures to your stay. Accommodation, catering and activities are all included at an affordable price.
Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service. You'll be allocated private bedrooms close together with all bedding. Upgrades are available for sole use of an area/floor or the entire place.
Why sport and outdoor recreation groups love YHA
Flexible approach
Our groups specialists will work with you to create a break that’s tailored to your needs
Free planning visits
Group leaders can conduct a free site visit before their stay to support planning and risk assessments
Affordable pricing
Book a low-cost group stay and we'll reserve availability for up to 3 weeks while you pay the 20% deposit
Safety and security
We work with the DBS and NSPCC on our safeguarding practices for children and many hostels offer secure key card access
Activities and packages
You can bolt on adventurous activities with our expert partners or engaging team building activities with us
Young people pay less
As part of our commitment to young people, we offer a reduced price for group bookings that include guests aged under 26
Amazing locations
Whether you choose a countryside, city or seaside hostel, you just can't beat our unique locations
Supporting a charity
Every booking helps us create more adventures for young people
Take your outdoor adventure to the next level
Our dedicated team is here to help you along the way
All the facilities and services your group needs
Whether your group is hiking, cycling, climbing, running or spending the day in the water, our hostels make the perfect base. Our facilities help you to make the most of your adventure.
Shared spaces
Bedrooms are just the start at our hostels. As well as a comfy place to rest your head plus shower and toilet facilities, we offer communal lounges, games rooms, dining spaces, gardens, parking and more.
Meeting rooms and classrooms
Need a private space for your next event, class or workshop? We have flexible meeting spaces and classrooms at many of our hostels so you can get your group together for a shared activity.
Catering for groups
With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to enjoy on their trip with YHA. Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.
Activity packages
Offering activities such as archery, conservation and team building, our packages bring real adventures to your stay. Accommodation, catering and activities are all included at an affordable price. Bolt-ons are available too!