Orford Castle
Discover the secrets of one of England's most unusual keeps within the chambers of this fascinating polygonal tower. Visit the English Heritage website for Orford Castle.
YHA Blaxhall
Overview
YHA Blaxhall is the ideal base for exploring everything that the Suffolk coast has to offer. Comfortable and inviting, this former school building is at the heart of the village. The hostel sits on the edge of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the best areas for wildlife watching in Britain.
Cosy up with a book in our quiet lounge or relax on our garden picnic benches and enjoy being surrounded by flowers, should the weather be favourable.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Why guests love YHA Blaxhall
Accommodation at YHA Blaxhall
Things to do around YHA Blaxhall
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Minsmere reserve
Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. Visit the RSPB website
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Sutton Hoo
Well worth a trip to walk round the ancient burial mounds, visit the exhibition centre, and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King and his treasured possessions. Visit...
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Framlingham Castle
A magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk. See the English Heritage website for more details
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Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings is home to a concert hall, fabulous shops and a thriving art scene with a number of galleries. Take the whole family for a riverside day out. The concert hall hosts the world famous...
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Orford Ness
Take a short boat trip to this wild and remote shingle spit and discover a landscape and history that will both delight and intrigue. Wander along Orford Beach and look at the old Atomic Weapons...
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Rendlesham Forest
A UFO trail to awake your imagination and take you to some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980. Visit the Forestry Commision or the Visit East Anglia websites
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Walking and Rambling in Blaxhall
Blaxhall offers easy walking routes for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy bird watching. The area is also popular for taking a gentle stroll from Snape to reach the ancient...
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Watersports in Blaxhall
YHA Blaxhall is only eight miles from the sea. Nearby Blyth estuary offers a range of water sport options, or if you fancy hiring a boat the Norfolk Broads are just a short distance away.
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Cycling in Blaxhall
The area offers very leisurely cycling as the countryside is mainly flat - making it great for families. Children will find the routes easy and great fun. Suffolk's flat countryside makes it ideal for...
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Coach parking on premises
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Licensed bar
- Medium garden/grounds
- Minibus parking on premises
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering: This hostel is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Blaxhall, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Blaxhall - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
History
The former national village school in Blaxhall opened in 1851, and the last child was admitted in January 1962.
Later that year, YHA bought the building and it opened as a YHA in August 1963. Major refurbishments begun to extend the hostel in order to provide more beds for the public.
The rise in capacity was reversed in 1987, from 48 beds to 40 beds, reflecting the new mood of the time to bring increased comfort and privacy, and encourage family hostelling.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Our perfect day would be a trip to National Trust Sutton Hoo to explore the world of the Anglo Saxon Kings, fish and chips at Aldeburgh with a promenade up the beach to see the outstanding ‘Scallop Shell’ sculpture, ending with a wander round the nature reserve at RSPB Minsmere to see as many birds, deer and other wildlife as you could dream of.
Snape Maltings is just two miles away. Snape has something for everyone, from art galleries and sculpture gardens to river boat trips and beautiful walks along the edge of the River Alde. Snape Maltings Concert Hall is home to the Aldeburgh Festival of music, founded by composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears.
