YHA National Forest

Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6BD
YHA National Forest entrance sign

Overview

Situated just next door to the popular Conkers Discovery Centre, YHA National Forest is ideal for affordable family breaks, activity breaks and school trips. The eco-friendly building has been designed to reduce the effect of your stay on the environment, making it a great option for those keen to stay in environmentally friendly accommodation.

Aside from Conkers, other nearby attractions include Drayton Manor Theme Park and Twycross Zoo and there are plenty of great routes in the area for walking holidays and cycling holidays.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis and for group bookings only.

Why guests love YHA National Forest

  • Ideal for family activity breaks
  • Next door to Conkers Discovery Centre
  • Surrounded by developing woodland

Accommodation at YHA National Forest

YHA National Forest kitchen with dining table and doors to the outdoor space

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

Dining room with wooden tables and chairs

Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

YHA National Forest meeting room

Meeting room

Our flexible and affordable meeting room is a great choice for any occasion.

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Things to do around YHA National Forest

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Ambulant accessible
  • Baby changing
  • Classroom(s)
  • Coach parking on premises
  • Contactless payments
  • Corridor zoning
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Full mobile coverage
  • Games
  • Garden/grounds
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Large garden/grounds
  • Library
  • Licensed bar
  • Meeting room(s)
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Near airport
  • Outdoor play area
  • Outdoor seating
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • 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: YHA National Forest is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: There is free parking on site.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA National Forest. Assistance dogs are welcome.

YHA National Forest - Access Statement

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Location of YHA National Forest

YHA National Forest

Map references

OS Map:
128
OS Grid Ref:
SK305156
Lat/Lng:
52.737864, -1.548793

Contact information

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

YHA National forest is located in the heart of the National Forest, just one mile from Conkers discovery centre, and is surrounded by young and developing woodland, cycleways and Great Britain's newest canal. The National Forest is the most ambitious national environmental project of the last 25 years. The plan is to create one constant area of woodland spanning the gap between the ancient forests of Charnwood in the east to Needwood in the west. The region as a whole covers over 200 square miles.

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