Where is the YHA based?

Matlock, England
The Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) is a charitable organisation, registered with the Charity Commission, providing youth hostel accommodation in England and Wales….Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales)

How many YHA hostels are there in the UK?

150 properties
YHA accommodation in England and Wales We have over 150 properties across England and Wales, covering the length and breadth of the country and you can choose from manor houses, camping barns, a tent or even a castle, to sleep in.

How many YHA hostels are there?

150 hostels
Find your best deal out of 150 hostels and 45 campsites.

Is YHA an international?

Hostelling International is the brand name of more than 90 Youth Hostel Associations around the world, with a total of over 4.000 hostels in 90 countries. You can even make use of your YHA membership when you stay with discounts at all of the Hostelling International hostels.

Is the YHA a charity?

As a charity, YHA (England & Wales) is governed by a Board of Trustees who ensure we stay true to our charitable object.

How many customers do YHA have?

In 2019/20 more than 1 million people accessed the benefits of travel and adventure through YHA.

What does the YHA do?

To help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, and appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities, particularly by providing youth hostels or other accommodation for them on their travels and thus to promote their health, recreation and …

Who started the YHA?

Richard Schirrmann
YHA (England & Wales)/Founders

YHA History The very first Youth Hostel was opened in Germany in 1909 by school teacher Richard Schirrmann. Twenty years later, following a trip to Germany, a small group of pioneers opened Britain’s first Youth Hostel.

What do the YHA do?

We are YHA To connect people to each other, to nature and the outdoors, to culture and to heritage. Hostelling makes travel and adventure accessible to everyone, everywhere. YHA operates over 150 sites throughout England and Wales — a community of shared spaces, open to all and for the benefit of everybody.

How does YHA make money?

Everyone who stays at one of our hostels, cabins or campsites contributes to our work as a youth charity, because the income we generate is reinvested back into our network, people and programmes.

Do you need to be a member to stay at YHA?

No – you don’t have to be a YHA member to stay at a hostel. However, when you become a member, you pay less when you stay with YHA and gain access to brilliant member benefits, plus automatic membership with Hosteling International – perfect if you’re planning on travelling abroad.

What type of business is the YHA?

YHA (England & Wales) is a Charity incorporated as a company limited by guarantee: company registration number 282555. As a Company Member of the Charity you will have certain rights and responsibilities laid down in Company Law and our Articles of Association.