On 23rd April 2024 Sarah Dines hosted a parliamentary reception on behalf of Independent Hostels UK. Here is the accompanying press pack which includes a report containing up-to-the-minute data from the industry and copies of the speeches made at the event. Read more
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WALKING SEASON
April 22nd 2024
Good weather is here and we have seen a huge intake of walkers!!!!! View details
Hello Summer in the Lake District
April 21st 2024
Easter's over. Now is the time to book your summer escape to the Lakes. The Wild Wool Barn is the… View details
Fancy being away with friends or another couple?
April 19th 2024
When you go away with others, you can share incredible experiences and make unforgetable memories. View details
Accommodation in the Norfolk Coast AONB
April 18th 2024
Deepdale sits within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a stunningly beautiful area of the British coastline and… View details
Accessible Rooms & Camping on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast
April 16th 2024
Deepdale has lots of accessible accommodation options available. We have ground floor rooms which are easily accessible, some with wet… View details
Purpose built ground floor accessible bedroom at Snowdon Lodge
April 16th 2024
Snowdon Lodge, is a sole use group hostel for 20-35 people that has a large ground-floor accessible bedroom with a… View details
Arts, Culture, and some things to do on rainy days in Ilfracombe.
April 13th 2024
More reasons to stay at Ocean Backpackers Independent hostel in Ilfracombe, North Devon. View details
Rookhow Bunkbarn looks amazing!!
April 10th 2024
We are now open again- with a new kitchen, new toilets and showers, double glazed heritage windows, underfloor heating powered… View details
The Best Welsh Butcher for 2024 is here, near Wild Valley Huts.
April 10th 2024
The winner of the 2024 Welsh Countryside Alliance Awards for best butcher went to Izzy’s Butchers, Powys. Izzy's Butchers is… View details
Special Offers & Late Availability
Something different for May bank holiday in SW Wales
April 24th 2024
Fancy a pint at a beer festival run in a National Trust owned, community run pub? Or if you are… View offer
May half term adventure holidays
April 22nd 2024
We have availability for May half term holiday, a three night stay starting Monday 27th May 2024 - £500. Sleeping… View offer
May Bank holiday in Snowdonia
April 17th 2024
Pentre Bach Bunkhouse has May 3rd to 6th become available again either for sole use or sharing. Due to a… View offer
Accommodation in the North Pennines.
April 15th 2024
Barrington Bunkhouse still has availability on May Day Holiday weekend ... 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May. View offer
May Bank Holiday at Ninebanks
April 15th 2024
Book Now! Spend your spring break in a blissfully peaceful north Pennines, Ninebanks still has some rooms and chalet rooms… View offer
Room bookings available in the Yorkshire Three Peaks
April 11th 2024
The Old School Bunkhouse is now offering rooms for last-minute bookings. Most mid-week dates in April are currently available. With… View offer
30% discount on 17-19 May Suffolk farm stay for up to 22 guests
April 10th 2024
Only weekend in May available @ £1,590 for up to 16 guests, extra guests @ £70pp to include use of… View offer
35% discount on 19-21st & 26-28th April weekends in the Tudor Barn in Suffolk
April 10th 2024
Quote IHUK for this special offer of £1,500 for up to 15 guests for either of two farm stay weekends… View offer
Summer Availability In Northumberland
April 3rd 2024
Private hire of Wooler Youth Hostel and Shepherds Huts this Summer (*Due to cancellation*) View offer
Dates with a 20% discount at our Stables group accommodation in rural Herefordshire
March 19th 2024
Dunfield House, stables accommodation has some late availability for April and May 2024 with ana amazing 20% discount. View offer
Spring Activities at North Yorkshire Moors National Park
March 19th 2024
Events to suit every member of the family are taking place in the North York Moors National Park. Coinciding with… View offer
Get-together in a Fabulous Location – Rhoscolyn – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
March 19th 2024
Outdoor Alternative in Rhoscolyn is perfect for family get-togethers, walking groups, run clubs, yoga groups and friends. Minutes from the… View offer
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