Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9HJ
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YHA Langdale is situated in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside between Elterwater and Grasmere, and boasts stunning views down to Lake Windermere and Bowness. The hostel is the centrepiece of the historic High Close Estate which includes 16 acres of National Trust arboretum, with the secluded and beautiful Low Wood and Loughrigg Terrace on the doorstep - all just waiting to be explored.
The area is brilliant for school trip activities including climbing, scrambling and kayaking and many others with Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll all nearby. In addition to adventurous activities, YHA Langdale can also provide YHA delivered activities including archery, bush craft, shelter building team games and problem solving, as well as exploring the industrial heritage of the Langdale valley.
Keep energy levels high and tummies full with our delicious group catering; breakfast, packed lunches and home-cooked evening meals are all available from the hostel.
Current special offers for school groups
£40 full-board deal
Valid at selected hostels during September and October 2026, we're offering a fantastic £40 per person, per night (including VAT) full-board deal.
That's around a 30% saving on our standard prices. A class of 30 can enjoy a residential for £1,200 per night at 29 hostels across England and Wales.
What's included?
- All meals, including our much-loved YHA breakfast.
- Accommodation.
- Leaders come free!*
*When you book a full-board package, you'll also get a free leader place for every 10 paying guests aged under 26.
valid until: October 2026
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What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
Alex Rider packages - We've joined forces with Walker Books and author Anthony Horowitz to create unique action-filled Alex Rider adventure packages. This pioneering programme has two adrenaline-fuelled missions, with each pupil creating their very own spy name and immerse themselves in the Alex Rider world. Both packages build lifelong skills centred around team building and outdoor pursuits.
Connecting to nature package - Pupils get the chance to combine nature-based activities with ways to develop mindfulness skills in the great outdoors. Days will be filled with activities such as finding minibeasts, fire-lighting, pond-dipping, scavenger hunts, environmental art and shelter-building. Evenings will be spent around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, telling stories and singing songs under a starlit sky.
Discovery package - Our discovery packages allows teachers to offer a flexible programme of fun and challenging activities. These could include: archaeological dig, egg rockets, environmental art, fencing, habitat building and navigation.
Geography package - Carry out fieldwork as part of the national curriculum with our geography package. Your students can get hands on with the world around them, with activities like fossil casting and limestone studies. With YHA's brilliant locations, you can make the most of physical and human landforms with no extra travel or transport costs, making it great value for money.
Multi-activity package - Full of challenges for the brain and body our multi-activity packages are designed to engage participants through practical PE-based activity. This package offers a mixture of adventurous and on-site activities that make the most of the great outdoors and the hostel locality.
Adventure bolt-on - There are a near-endless number of opportunities to explore, discover new things and try unusual activities. This package offers a range of adventurous activities on a half-day or full-day basis so you can make your residential trip suit you. Activities include: abseiling, canoeing, high ropes, kayaking and quad biking.
YHA bolt-on - These activities are perfect for teachers to add on as an 'extra' particularly for self-led groups. The benefit of having hostel grounds is that we can offer space to lead activities without you needing to travel anywhere. Activities include: team challenges, shelter building, archery, guided walks and fire lighting.
Connecting to nature package - Pupils get the chance to combine nature-based activities with ways to develop mindfulness skills in the great outdoors. Days will be filled with activities such as finding minibeasts, fire-lighting, pond-dipping, scavenger hunts, environmental art and shelter-building. Evenings will be spent around the campfire, toasting marshmallows, telling stories and singing songs under a starlit sky.
Discovery package - Our discovery packages allows teachers to offer a flexible programme of fun and challenging activities. These could include: archaeological dig, egg rockets, environmental art, fencing, habitat building and navigation.
Geography package - Carry out fieldwork as part of the national curriculum with our geography package. Your students can get hands on with the world around them, with activities like fossil casting and limestone studies. With YHA's brilliant locations, you can make the most of physical and human landforms with no extra travel or transport costs, making it great value for money.
Multi-activity package - Full of challenges for the brain and body our multi-activity packages are designed to engage participants through practical PE-based activity. This package offers a mixture of adventurous and on-site activities that make the most of the great outdoors and the hostel locality.
Adventure bolt-on - There are a near-endless number of opportunities to explore, discover new things and try unusual activities. This package offers a range of adventurous activities on a half-day or full-day basis so you can make your residential trip suit you. Activities include: abseiling, canoeing, high ropes, kayaking and quad biking.
YHA bolt-on - These activities are perfect for teachers to add on as an 'extra' particularly for self-led groups. The benefit of having hostel grounds is that we can offer space to lead activities without you needing to travel anywhere. Activities include: team challenges, shelter building, archery, guided walks and fire lighting.
What size groups do we cater for?
YHA Langdale has 106 beds, so we are able to welcome groups of all sizes.
On-site classroom facilities?
Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, and we are also committed to ensuring we meet stringent health and safety standards - please contact us if you need any further details
Access for visitors with disabilities
At YHA Langdale we strive to cater for everybody. Unfortunately none of our bedrooms or bathrooms are accessible to modern standards. We have: a two inch kerb into porch, one ground floor en suite room, a portable induction loop.
Anything else?
YHA Langdale has been awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
Who are YHA?
We are YHA.
We transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure.
Because where you go changes who you become.
We believe every child should have the same chance to discover, explore and grow. That's why we're committed to providing bursary support for schools and colleges that are struggling to meet the costs of a residential. Please make an enquiry and we'll get in touch.
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