Introduction
Large group accommodation in Derbyshire
Home to the magical Peak District National Park, as well as lots of pretty market towns, stately homes, and miles of unspoilt countryside, Derbyshire has plenty of things to see and do… you won’t want to leave!
We’ve collected the very best group accommodation in Derbyshire for every group and every occasion. From school groups to sports clubs, get-togethers with friends to big family meetups. Take a look…
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YHA group accommodation in Derbyshire
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 156
- Group catering: Full board
- Meeting rooms: 2
YHA Eyam
Eyam, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 56
- Group catering: Full board
- Meeting rooms: 1
YHA Hathersage
Hathersage, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 41
- Group catering: Full board
YHA National Forest
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 74
- Group catering: Full board
- Meeting rooms: 1
YHA Ravenstor
Buxton, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 75
- Group catering: Full board
- Meeting rooms: 1
YHA Youlgreave
near Bakewell, Derbyshire
- Number of beds: 42
- Group catering: Café on-site
Ways to stay with YHA
Serviced group stay
Groups of more than 15 people
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.
Exclusive Hire
Groups of all sizes
Hire the whole hostel, cottage or house at over 100 amazing locations. With YHA Exclusive Hire, you'll get the entire place to yourself and the hostel won't be staffed. Many properties also welcome dogs!
Individual stay
Groups of up to 15 people
Think you know our hostels? You may be surprised by the range of locations and accommodation on offer. We have dorm rooms, private rooms, en-suites plus camping and glamping options.
How to make a group booking
Make a group booking
Ready to make a group booking?
Making a booking with YHA is easy! For groups of more than 15 people, simply contact our experienced groups advisers. They'll support you with every aspect of planning your visit from meals, activities and meeting rooms to risk assessments and funding options.
Why groups love Derbyshire
Derbyshire is the perfect location for school trips and breaks away with your group. The county has a vast mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural heritage. Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park, a great place for walking, caving, and team-building activities.
Educational attractions such Chatsworth House, the Derwent Valley Mills (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Carsington Water and more, provide great learning opportunities across school subjects. Make Derbyshire your next group stay location today.
Top attractions in the Derbyshire for groups
Arbor Low Stone Circle
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Some say that this is the finest Stone Age 'henge' monument in...
Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon
Organised by Run For All for the first time in 2018, the Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon – formerly known as the Ramathon - proved to be a welcome addition to Run For All’s events calendar...
Ashbourne
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
Bakewell
Take a trip to Bakewell and discover this charming Derbyshire Dales town. You'll find great shopping, plenty of spaces to relax and the famous Bakewell Pudding confection.
Blue John Cavern
The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune, meaning '...
Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Visit Britain’s newest reservoir and explore the trails through spectacular scenery. It offers a lovely day out for all the family with a children's play area, visitor centre, watersport centre and an...
Chatsworth House
Less than an hour drive away from each of our hostels in the Peak District, Chatsworth House is a stately home which belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is open to the public to explore...
Chee Dale stepping stones self-guided walking route
A stunning route on the Monsal Trail to the popular Chee Dale Stepping Stones, then back alongside the River Wye
Conkers
A unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep the family entertained. Don't miss the Enchanted Forest Play area. Enjoy the great outdoors with all the family at Conkers. There are 120 acres...
Cressbrook Dale, Litton and Tideswell self-guided walking route
A pleasant walk following the River Wye downstream, through Cressbrook Dale to Litton and Tideswell, returning with great views through open countryside and on the Limestone Way to Millers Dale
Crich Tramway Museum
A lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Travel on one of the many working trams. Visit when there is a special event, such...
Cycling in Eyam
YHA Eyam is an ideal location for enjoying one of the many circular cycling routes around the lovely Peak District. Find easygoing routes for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Take the whole...
Cycling in Youlgreave
The nearby Tissington Trail winds its way gently through beautiful White Peak countryside. Take the opportunity to visit historic Tissington village with its stately home, duck-pond and tearooms.
Derbyshire Flying Centre
Fly as free as a bird with paragliders and hang-gliders at Derbyshire Flying Centre in Tideswell. Visit the website
Go Ape Buxton
Go Ape Buxton is built high in the hilltops of the UK’s oldest National Park, offers breathtaking views and big adventure. If it's adrenaline fuelled family fun you're after then look no further. YHA...
Haddon Hall
This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District.
Hathersage Swimming Pool
Surprisingly, this large outdoor public swimming pool is located in the small Derbyshire village of Hathersage. The pool is open air with heated water, hot poolside showers, lawns and spectacular...
Heights of Abraham
Rising from the valley floor, the cable cars give you stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District.
Kedleston Hall
Kedleston Hall was designed to be different. Take a trip back to the 1760s to chart the creation of a unique house and park.
Miller's Dale, Litton and Cressbrook self-guided walking route
A pleasant walk alongside the River Wye passing the old mill at Litton and beneath stunning limestone cliffs. The return via the Monsal Trail, on the old railway line, provides great valley views and...
Mountain biking in Alstonefield
Take an off-road route down to the River Dove, there's lots of rough and ready tracks for you to enjoy.
Mountain biking in Eyam
Ideally located on the edge of the White Peak (limestone) and Dark Peak (grit-stone), there's lots of different mountain biking terrains to discover.
Mountain biking in Youlgreave
Travel to Carsington Water for their gently undulating eight mile off-road trail around the reservoir, or take on one of the 'Dark Peak' routes for a full day of challenging mountain biking.
National Brewery Centre
The National Brewery Centre delves into the history of the legendary Bass family and the role they had in the development of brewing. You can explore the real life experiences and stories of the...
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