YHA London Thameside School Trip
Royal Greenwich Greater London SE10 9JF
Residential Trip Residentials London & South East
YHA London Thameside provides the ideal base for school groups wanting to explore the sights and bright lights of this capital city. Based in the Docklands area, the hostel has great transport links to the many famous attractions and offers a friendly base for schools to return to at the end of an action-packed day. Or if you'd prefer to walk, the Thames Path is nearby, offering the chance to walk along the Thames, through the setting of many Dickens novels, before emerging at London Bridge and the Tower of London.This purpose-built, 24-hour access hostel has plenty of space for students to relax, with great social areas, free Wi-Fi in shared spaces, and space to do studies or watch TV together. Schools will also be well catered for here with breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals all available.
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What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
London is packed with group-friendly attractions. Perhaps you’ll pay a visit to the King at Buckingham Palace, see a Beefeater at the Tower of London, get spooked at the London Dungeon, or see the Bard’s work at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre? If there’s time, go and see the view from The Shard, visit London Zoo, take a City Cruise along the Thames, soak up the culture at the Royal Opera House or Tate Britain, take a spin on the lastminute.com London Eye, tour the Science Museum, wave at Big Ben, cast a spell at The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour, or have your photo taken with a celeb or two at Madame Tussauds. One thing’s for sure – you’ll not be bored!
What size groups do we cater for?
YHA London Thameside has 372 beds, all with en suite bathrooms, so we can accommodate groups of all shapes and 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 London Thameside we strive to cater for everybody. We have six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms which have adaptations which may make them suitable for wheelchair users. We also have a sensory map for the hostel.
Anything else?
Coach drop-off is just outside the front door and coach parking is available locally.
YHA London Thameside has been awarded the Quality Badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
YHA London Thameside 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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