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Whose dreaming of a big family Christmas on the coast?

       Radcliffes Lodge

If you are hoping to gather your extended family together this Christmas, Radcliffe’s Lodge is your perfect venue. This brand new, ultra modern, 5* hostel sleeps 48 across 9 rooms. With a large kitchen and huge lounge/dining room, there will be everything you need for your Christmas festivities. Situated on the quayside of the popular Northumberland harbour town of Amble there will be plenty to do or all ages. Little can beat a boxing day beach walk to blow the Christmas cobwebs away. Up to 4 dogs are welcome too.

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lounge with tables at Radcliffes Lodge Boutique hostel on the Northumberland coast

Christmas breaks on the moors

       Carrshield Camping Barn

Although the days are shorter the moors are colourful and there is always the chance of snow. Book a break with us and get away from the crowds and do something different. Your adventure starts here

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Opened in 1973 as an experimental hybrid of YHA & non-member accommodation.

       Hagg Farm Outdoor Centre

This popular outdoor centre, set in former 19th century farm buildings, was never owned by the YHA. It was owned by the Peak District National park and run in partnership with the YHA. This cooperation with the YHA ended in 1988. In recent years the centre has been run by Nottinghamshire County Council for the benefit of its own schools, other organisations and private groups.

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Hagg Farm Outdoor Centre in the Peak District

Group hostel on the Pennine Way, the Pennine Bridleway and the Great North Trail

       Height Gate

Height Gate, a groups only hostel, is perfectly placed for groups of up to 32 wanting to walk, mountain bike, cycle or just explore the picturesque Calder Valley area of West Yorkshire.  Located well away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s found up a single-track road. Despite its remoteness, it’s within one hours drive of Manchester, Preston, Bradford and Leeds. Perfect for a weekend away with your club or a gathering of friends.

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Mountain biker in fouescent jacket on a narrow track with tower on the hills in the distance

Long established and much loved Youth Hostel

       Kettlewell Hostel

Kettlewell Hostel in Wernside House in the centre of this picture postcard Yorkshire Dales village was opened in 1943. It replaced Kettlewell Old School Hostel which had been running since 1933. In 2002 as a measure to keep the hostel viable the village post office was relocated to the hostel. In 2015 it moved to private ownership, operated under the Enterprise scheme and joined our Independent Hostel network.

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Kettlewell Hostel near the three Peaks

October Half Term at Earby

       Earby Hostel

Due to a cancelation the 25th, 26th and 27th October are available. Ideal for 3 families to come together or an inter-generational family group. There’s loads on locally – Thornton Hall Farm Pumpkin picking, Day of the Dead canal cruises with Pennine Cruisers, Bolton Abbey Halloween Trail and of course its a great time to walk Pendle Hill for all its witchy connections.

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Halloween Earby

This purpose-built hostel opened in 1975

       Alston Youth Hostel

Built right alongside the Pennine Way in the market town of Alston (which is incidentally the highest town in England), this hostel passed into private ownership in 2006. It continued to be run under the Enterprise scheme and joined the Independent Hostel network in 2016. In 2026, Alston Hostel left the YHA affiliation and is now totally independent.

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Stunning Lake District Views

    

The Lake District is beautiful and our little slice is no exception. The valley of Kentmere is famous among walkers, especially those on Wainwright walks, so come join us and see for yourself.

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View of a valley, road, hills in the background

Fancy a bracing sea swim on Christmas, or New Years day?

       Ocean Backpackers

Ocean Backpackers is situated on the stunning North Devon Coast and is Ideal for smaller groups up to 12 or larger groups up to 44, we have a mixture family rooms, dorms, doubles and one single. With a great communal living space and commercial style self-catering kitchen there is plenty space and equipment to host groups.

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Green Man, the perfect start or end point on the Lon Las Cymru

    

The start of the route if you’re travelling south to north or the end if going north to south on Lon Las Cymru. Directly on the route, bed linen is available, as is breakfast. Evening meals are available at the hostel or in the town of Chepstow.

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Dining room/ kitchen, wooden decor

Autumn half term availability in the Tudor Barn for 23, Suffolk

       Tudor Barn

Up to 23 guests can enjoy our atmospheric Tudor barn. Enjoy the big outdoors in the day with activities on the farm, cycling on the country lanes or, if the weather is horrid, cosy up around the roaring woodburner, delve in the huge dressing up box and adults’ Tudor costume cupboard, enjoy huge puzzles and family games . Feast together in the underfloor-heated kitchen or at long oak banquet tables and sleep in Tudor splendour! Contact us with details of your group – number of guests, age range and preferred dates and we’ll get back to you with a quote.

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October half term farm stay in rural Suffolk

       Old Brooder Bunkhouse

There’s lots of activities at Milden! . It’s super cosy, sleeps 22 and with it comes the use of 22 adult road bikes (children BYO) to explore our quiet Suffolk lanes. Or enjoy our farm trails, scavenge hunts and activity pack of ideas to do on the farm. If it rains, you can hunker down in the cosy sitting room with family board games and TV or head off to local National Trust properties for more inspiration.

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