Free leader places for young persons' organised groups

Child eating breakfast on YHA school trip

Leaders stay for free on full-board residentials

Whether you're looking for a primary or secondary school trip, organising fieldwork for university students or getting a youth group out into the great outdoors, YHA offers affordable group accommodation across England and Wales. Take the stress out of your next residential by letting us take care of the catering too!

Our full-board residential packages make planning easier and  are sure to keep your group on the go all day, with tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals all included. When you upgrade to a full-board package, you'll also get a free leader place for every 10 paying guests aged under 26.

This offer is available to young persons' organised groups, including university, college, school, Scout or Guide groups, young carers associations or other not-for-profit groups working with young people.

How to claim

What's included?

  • Group bookings (more than 15 people) with full-board catering

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Participating hostels

East Midlands

East of England

London

North East of England

North West of England

North West Wales

South East of England

South East Wales

Sorry, no hostels in this area currently participate in this offer

South West of England

South West Wales

West Midlands

Yorkshire and the Humber

Terms & conditions

Free leader places for young persons' organised groups

Offer subject to availability and only applies to new bookings made directly through YHA.

One free leader place is provided for every 10 paying guests aged under 26, when taking all meals (breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal). YHA reserves the right to amend or end this offer at any time.

This offer is available for full-board group bookings made by young persons’ organised groups. This includes university, college, school, Scout or Guide groups, young carers associations or other not-for-profit groups working with young people aged under 26. You may be asked to verify that your group meets this requirement during the booking process and/or at check-in.

Exclusions:

  • Offer not available on shared rooms, private rooms, Camping & Cabins or Exclusive Hire bookings.

  • Offer not available for groups of 15 people or fewer.