York North Yorkshire YO61 1UX
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York is the perfect city break destination for visitors to enjoy all year around, with YHA York offering a friendly hub for a city that lives and breathes history. This hostel can accommodate groups of all ages and provides secure, exclusive areas for groups. Only a short walk from the river and train station in Clifton, the hostel has a variety of bedrooms, two meeting rooms, a games room and social spaces with free Wi-Fi. We offer group catering, which includes a hearty breakfast, packed lunches and a wholesome evening meal, with a dedicated dining area to make use of after a long day of adventure.
Our themed activity packages are perfect for combining visits to York's biggest attractions with on-site adventures. Make use of our history package where pupils can become time detectives and trace a timeline of the city from past to present when you stay at YHA York. This hostel is an ideal base for groups wanting to explore York's history.
Don't miss a trip to the JORVIK Viking Centre, a visit to the beautiful York Minster or a walk through the Shambles - one of Europe's best-preserved medieval streets. Easily accessible on foot, you can visit the National Railway Museum, discover quirky shops or wander down cobbled streets.
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What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
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.
History package - Packed with opportunities to gain hands-on learning experiences in authentic historical settings, pupils can travel back in time with our popular Roman, Saxon, Vikings and Medieval package elements. Fitting perfectly with the KS2 National Curriculum, our history packages bring major historic eras to life through exciting activities.
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.
History package - Packed with opportunities to gain hands-on learning experiences in authentic historical settings, pupils can travel back in time with our popular Roman, Saxon, Vikings and Medieval package elements. Fitting perfectly with the KS2 National Curriculum, our history packages bring major historic eras to life through exciting activities.
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 York has 195 beds, meaning we easily accommodate both large and small groups.
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 York we strive to cater for everybody. We have one accessible bedroom on the ground floor of the courtyard annexe with an accessible en-suite bathroom. We also have step-free access into the hostel, portable induction loop, vibrating pillow alarm, ground floor bedrooms in the main and courtyard annexes, en-suite rooms and an accessible public WC.
Anything else?
YHA York 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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