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There are many youth hostels in England and Wales. This article is intended to list all youth hostels operated by the Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) (YHA), either presently or formerly, and also independent hostels. The list is split into sections: hostels currently operated by YHA, independent hostels, and others, where others ...
In 1929/30, several groups almost simultaneously formed to investigate establishing youth hostels in the UK. Foremost among these was the Merseyside Centre of the British Youth Hostels Association. On 10 April 1930, representatives of these bodies met and agreed to form the British Youth Hostels Association. [ 2 ]
The Youth Hostels Association of Northern Ireland was formed in 1931, [2] around the same time as the Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) YHA(E&W) and the Scottish Youth Hostels Association (SYHA). All three arose from a slightly earlier proposal to form the Youth Hostel Association of Great Britain.
When Hostelling International was founded, representatives agreed on the introduction of an international membership card and established minimum standards for hostels. Memberships are still required today and can be purchased either online, at a hostel, or at a National Youth Hostel Association office or membership-selling outlet. [9]
In 1934 the property was opened as a youth hostel [6] by the Youth Hostels Association (YHA) and became the property of YHA in 1948. [5] Though it retains dormitory accommodation, it has many small rooms with ensuite facilities. There is a restaurant on site, open to the public as well as guests. [7] A popular wedding venue, it also has a ...
Youth Hostels Association may refer to: YHA Australia; Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) Scottish Youth Hostels Association; Youth Hostels Association of India; Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand; Hostelling International, an international federation of national youth hostel associations
YHA Australia; Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales) Youth Hostel Association of New Zealand; ... (IATA code: YHA) This page was last edited on 8 ...
Nowadays these two ranges and the west range form the youth hostel accommodation. The south range originally the stable block now forms classrooms for educational use. Throughout the buildings are of rubble build covered with pebble dash. [4] Door and window surrounds are ashlar sandstone with a mixture of classical and gothic styles used. [4]