The Whirligig Ceilidh Band perform in the Brick Barn, a firm favourite with Deepdale customers. An evening of dancing, fun and firepits in the Courtyard! – deepdalemusic.co.uk
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Seahouses Hostel welcomes University and College students!
We have welcomed several universities over the years; some enjoying activity breaks whilst others use their time supporting specialist subject areas such as Conservation, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Archaeology, History and Christian Heritage to name but a few! With a wide range of things to see and do locally including water sports galore, boat trips to the Farne Islands, visits to Bamburgh Castle and the holy island of Lindisfarne to explore, there is plenty to keep students busy!
Local Lancashire Walks you are bound to fall in love with
The Lancashire Lad’s website (www.lancashirelad.com) is brimming with local walks along with plenty of pictures, instructions and top tips. It’s a wealth of local knowledge just waiting to be tapped into. Below is a walk that we have been loving recently.
From a Different Perspective
The Berwyn Mountains are very much a source of adventure. They are especially popular with walkers, runners and wildlife enthusiasts. Read on to see how this fabulous mountain range can also be seen from some different perspectives. Here are a few different ways guests have stayed with us to experience their adventure in the Berwyns and seen it from a new perspective.
We have Great Breakfast Options
We want to give guests a great start to their mornings. We have 3 exciting options for breakfast guests can choose to purchase from us. Everything we include in our breakfast choices is sourced locally. We prioritise supporting local businesses not just because it’s important to do so but their food really does taste so much better! So for breakfast, you can choose from the following. You can ‘Go Wild,’ ‘Go Rustic’ or ‘Go Welsh.’
Coastal and Seashore Family Holidays
Located just 5 minutes from the Anglesey coastal path and sandy beach ‘Borthwen’ in Rhoscolyn, Outdoor Alternative offers the opportunity for car free adventures with sandy beaches, hidden coves and sea cliffs just minutes from the door. Discover crabs, starfish, shrimps and fish in the rock pools, spot the iconic Chough with red bill and legs diving and swooping in the blue skies, take a kayak trip with BActive to spot seals basking around the coastline.
Discovering the Berwyn Ridge
Moments Like this make you feel on Top of the World!
How many other hostels do you know with a Whisky Distillery on the doorstep?
A trip to Scotland isn’t complete without a tour of a Whisky distillery. When you stay at Campbeltown Backpackers you’ll have it all: great value cosy accommodation, sea air, the little fishing harbour, breathtaking views over to the islands and to cap it all Springbank Distillery just 200m down the road.
Looking for a scenic adventure?
Hop on the train from Kirkby Stephen Hostel
Celebrate “The First Modern Lesbian” this April!
🌈Anne Lister Festival 2025🌈
Born in 1791, Anne Lister became one of the most interesting women of the nineteenth century. She is known as ‘the first modern lesbian’. A successful woman entrepreneur and landowner, she kept an extensive diary, partly in code, running to four million words. The diary reveals her many affairs with other women throughout her life.
Secluded Off-Grid Barn in the Peak District – Available for Easter!
Adventures most definitely begin at Alstonefield Camping Barn. Gather a group of like minded souls, bring your camping equipment and hunker down in this delightful stone barn situated in the middle of a field away from neighbours. There’s a wood burning stove to keep you warm, a food prep area with kitchen units & washing up sink as well as an internal WC and hand basin. With the stunning Manifold Valley on the doorstep and a pub you can walk to, what a better way to spend your Easter holiday.
Seahouses Hostel offers a very warm welcome to assistance dogs!
We provide flexible, spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two lounges, dining room and well equipped kitchen; almost all of our bedrooms and dormitories are large enough for your dog’s bed and other necessary equipment; and if that isn’t enough, we have a lovely, large garden for you and your dog to enjoy and relax in.
To find out more, please call 07531 305206 or e-mail [email protected]
Volunteer warden shortage – please help!
Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, near Guildford in Surrey, is a hidden gem looking for hidden gem volunteers.
We are having to turn away 2025 bookings as we simply do not have enough volunteer wardens to look after them – but with your help, we can!
Hiking & Cycling Trails for All Levels in Kirkby Stephen
Looking for an outdoor adventure in the Yorkshire Dales? Kirkby Stephen Hostel is the perfect base for scenic walks and cycling routes that suit all abilities.
The Roaches Bunkhouse has been transformed by major refurbishment
If you know this popular climbers’ bunkhouse on the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District of old, you’ll be truly amazed by it’s refurbishment. It is now divided into 2 self-contained lodges. One sleeps 25 and the other 9. These can be booked separately or together. The rooms have been imaginatively organised with a mix of custom built pod-bunks and singles. There’s underfloor heating, private parking and much more to recommend a stay. The larger lodge opens in April, the smaller one in July. Sure to be popular, book early to avoid missing out.
Bring in the Spring in the Manifold Valley
Adventures most definitely begin at Alstonefield Camping Barn. Gather a group of like minded souls, bring your camping equipment and hunker down in this delightful stone barn situated in the middle of a field away from neighbours. There’s a wood burning stove to keep you warm, a food prep area with kitchen units & washing up sink as well as an internal WC and hand basin. With the stunning Manifold Valley on the doorstep and a pub you can walk to, you are guaranteed a night or two to remember.
Run by the Village
In addition to running the Camping Barn, the small but thriving community of Downham offers visitors an acclaimed gastro pub with rooms, the Assheton Arms; a delightful tearoom at Greendale View on the approach to the village from Chatburn; and, during the summer months and in fine weather, a friendly ice cream shop near the village car park and green. The Assheton family is responsible for the village and its surrounding estate. The manor has been in the family’s ownership since 1558 and has passed through a direct male line of the Asshetons since 1680.
Beds Galore & Whisky Galore this August at Campbeltown Backpackers
With beds still available for most August days, Campbeltown Backpackers, on the Kintyre Peninsular on the west coast of Scotland, deserves to be on your ‘places to stay this summer’ list. Renowned for its Whisky distilleries; (Springbank, Kilkerran and Glen Scotia), a tour and a tasting is definitely a ‘must’. The area also has stunning beaches, great walking and cycling routes. In fact there’s so much to do and see you’ll need to book at least a couple of nights. Check Availability.
Summer availablity at this Peak District camping barn
Adventures most definitely begin at Alstonefield Camping Barn. Gather a group of like minded souls, bring your camping equipment and hunker down in this delightful stone barn situated in the middle of a field away from neighbours. There’s a wood burning stove to keep you warm, a food prep area with kitchen units & washing up sink as well as an internal WC and hand basin. With wonderful walks on the doorstep and a pub you can walk to, you are guaranteed a night or two to remember.
A hostel with a difference close to the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland
This is a hostel with a difference. Ballyeamon Barn has its own “session house” where visitors have the chance to meet local musicians and singers during regular sessions of storytelling and music, free and open to all.
Owner Liz Weir hosts groups of visitors who want to experience the “real” Northern Ireland, meet the locals and feel part of the community. They do so within the rich culture and scenic beauty of the Glens of Antrim- with its folklore, music and dance.
Liz also offers storytelling workshops and can arrange local walking guides, horse riding, yoga and ‘pamper’ sessions for visitors. You will leave with lots of stories!
