YHA news

From amazing charitable impact stories to updates on the organisation, stay up-to-date with YHA news here.  

Exterior view of YHA Youlgreave building

An update on hostel sales and our franchise scheme

We're building a more sustainable hostel network. There's no denying that it's been a difficult decade so far – for YHA, our customers, members and beneficiaries. The pandemic inflicted damage.

Group of people walking in countryside near YHA Hartington Hall

Sign up for the 2024 YHA Festival of Walking now!

Get walking! YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13th September to 13th October). Organised annually, the festival aims to get more people walking...

Two girls holding autumn leaves while standing by a lake

£2.5m pledged to connect young people to nature

The Government has pledged £2.5 million to improve young people's access to the outdoors – building on the success of Generation Green, a Defra-funded project delivered by Access Unlimited.