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.

Colourful painted Easter eggs on a grass field

Our pick of the best cheap Easter breaks in the UK 2025

The Christmas period maybe the most delightful time of year but Easter is filled with chocolate, Easter egg hunts and cute animals – that also sounds delightful to us! It’s a time when we can...

YHA Treyarnon Bay Beach

Family friendly hostels in the UK

It's as a child when a love of the outdoors is instilled and, here at YHA, we have plenty of family-friendly hostels in our network. Playing games in coastland coves, discovering wildlife...

Esthwaite Water at sunset

On Esthwaite Water: from Wordsworth to Mr Jeremy Fisher

Apart from the occasional pop of a fish, Esthwaite Water was still and silent, a mirror reflecting the autumn fells. A lonely cloud drifting past made me think of Wordsworth. He loved ice skating...

Buttermere public footpath wooden gate on a sunny day

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.

A beautiful view of the Lake District

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...