Cholderton Youth Hostel, also known as Cholderton Stonehenge, was opened in 2004. It operated under the YHA banner and joined our Independent Hostel network in 2012. In 2026, it left the YHA affiliation and is now totally independent.
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Deepdale Backpackers has rooms available for Autumn Staycations and is “Good to Go”
Deepdale Backpackers has completed the VisitBritain “We’re Good to Go” health and hygiene accreditation and has rooms available (without self catering).
A hostel with political connections
Before it was a hostel, part of Earby Hostel was home to Katharine Bruce Glasier. Katharine was a well-known political evangelist and a founder member of the Independent Labour Party. On her death in 1950 funds were raised for a memorial to her name. This was used to buy her cottage and two adjacent properties and convert them for use as a hostel. This hostel was presented to the YHA in 1958. Sold by the YHA in 2006, ownership passed to Pendle Borough Council who leased it back to the YHA. In 2017 YHA gave up the lease. The Council remained true to asperation of the origonal founders and now lease Earby Hostel to a local family who continue to run it as an independent hostel. It has been in our Independent Hostel network since 2011.
If you’re looking to visit Edinburgh soon then check out our sister hostel Castle Rock Hostel
We’re working hard to make our home COVID-safe, but we don’t have a definite opening date just yet. Keep checking back for details.
Our Website has changed!
Please take a look at our new website www.woodlandscentre.com which has been re-designed with you in mind, and aims to provide a better user experience.
🎂 125 in 2020 🙂… Kirk Yetholm offers 12.5% Member Discount to celebrate 125 years of Friends of Nature
We have decided to offer a % discount for Friends of Nature members in line with other organisations. So, as this is the 125th year of our organisation… we offer 12.5% from now onwards!
October half term adult adventure and family adventure packages on the Pembrokeshire Coast
We’re running adventure weekends from 25th Sept to the end of Nov, a couple of sea kayaking courses mid-September and our October half term adventure week.
Great value B&B, in an awesome setting just 10 mins off the M25 and 1 hour from London
FSC Juniper Hall, situated at the foot of Box Hill in Dorking, is a magnificent 18th country house owned by the National Trust. Now for a limited period it is offering rooms on a B&B basis. Don’t delay and seize this unique opportunity to stay in this historic setting.
Stay in a Tudor country mansion at unbelievably reasonable B&B rates
FSC Nettlecombe Court in the Exmoor Park is now offering rooms on a B&B basis. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to stay in this magnificent setting.
Preseli Venture Eco Lodge is open!
We’re now taking online bookings for some weekends and holidays throughout September, October and November which you can view on our Calendar of Events page. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in the eco lodge, places are limited, so we recommend booking well in advance to avoid disappointment.
We are continuing to offer half-day surfing, coasteering and sea kayaking adventures. Please use the booking calendars on our Family Adventure Days page to check availability and book.
August Bank Holiday Activities by the Aberdeenshire coast
Coast nature watching, craft workshops, golfing, paddleboarding or surfing, The Sail Loft self catering accommodation at Portsoy makes an ideal based for sea and land activities.
Looking for an Alpine Christmas? Come to Gulabin Lodge in Glenshee.
The nearest accommodation to Glenshee Snowsports Centre, (which will have artificial snow if the real stuff doesn’t fall) Gulabin Lodge Hostel offers spacious, well appointed accommodation for large groups. So there will be plenty of room for your Christmas household.
Glasgow Euro Hostel is the perfect rest day during The Great North Trail
After briefly passing through Edinburgh, the Great North Trail takes a sharp Eastern turn as it heads, cross-country, towards Glasgow. This 53-mile stretch is fairly easy, even for a novice cyclist and passes by some beautiful scenery. This section would be a perfect challenge for a family or cyclists with less experience who want to take the route at a leisurely pace.
Hebden Bridge hostel in West Yorkshire is perfect for The Great North Trail travellers.
Hebden Bridge Hostel in West Yorkshire could be your perfect destination while cycling the great north trail.
Allendale Bunkhouse is available for exclusive hire by up to four households.
Two “family bubbles” per floor can be accommodated at Allendale Bunkhouse with no cross use of bathrooms (all rooms are either ensuite or have allocated bathroom). The kitchen facilities are only used by members of two households at any one time and the kitchen is disinfected after cooking. There is a small private garden and a large shared garden with BBQ facilities and bonfire pits.
Autumn breaks at Marthrown of Mabie
Staycations have been very popular and once the children are back at school that’s the time where those of you without children to get away
Our Yurts are always a favourite
Looking for a last minute break? Ingleton Hostel has rooms available for dates throughout Winter 2020
Ingleton Hostel has the required Covid-19 Safety Procedures in place. We are currently offering private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and a pre-bookable breakfast. Come and visit the market town of Ingleton and surrounding magnificent countryside with caves, waterfalls and mountains.
Would you like to stay somewhere quirky this August Bank?
Look no further than Matlock Glamping Rooms on the edge of the peak District. This new and stylish boutique hostel reflects the artistic flair of the owners.
Fancy some safe family cycling this Autumn
The Royal Oak Bunkbarn has direct access to the High Peak and Tissington cycle trails. What’s more it still has rooms available. Don’t delay….book today!!!
Orkney is calling YOU this August Bank Holiday!
Escape the crowds this August Bank Holiday and book into Ayres Rock Hostel. For great value accommodation in a spectacular setting.
