Group accommodation in England & Wales at HI group hostels
England & Wales are part of the United Kingdom and they provide many opportunities for travel, including educational group trips in a range of subjects such as history, art, language studies, geography, sports and music. Group hostels in England or Wales are also perfect for other types of group trips, from walking tours in the rolling countryside, to city breaks in bustling cities.
HI’s group hostels in England and Wales offer excellent accommodation for groups, and many offer extra services tailored for group trips, including:
- Private rooms for leaders and drivers
- Parking for coaches, buses or mini-buses
- Seminar rooms, games rooms and/or lounge areas
- Full meals service, including lunch packs for days out
- Staff who understand the needs of groups
Our group accommodation in Wales and England is available in both urban and countryside locations, and either provides a great base for exploring further - from touring historic castles to relaxing country escapes, cultural day trips to city nightlife.
Whether you want to visit the famous attractions of London, soak up history in Oxford, see a rugby match in Cardiff, see old hangouts of The Beatles in Liverpool, or climb the peaks of the Lake District, HI’s group hostels in England and Wales provide the perfect budget accommodation for groups.
Choose from the following locations to view our group hostels in England & Wales:
Oxford – Home to the University of Oxford, one of the oldest and most famous universities in the English-speaking world. Guests at our group accommodation in Oxford enjoy historic buildings, great shopping and a lively student nightlife.
London – With hundreds of shops and iconic attractions to keep you busy during the day and restaurants, live music venues and theatres for the evening, the HI group hostel in London offers fun, culture, shopping, history and much more on its doorstep. London - Holland Park YHA | London - Thameside YHA
Lee Valley – This group hostel is located on the outskirts of London, situated on the shore of a lake in the 10,000 acres of Lee Valley Country Park. There are plenty of outdoor activities on offer nearby and the Lee Valley Park will be home to three of the Olympic venues for 2012.
Ambleside – One of our most popular group hostels in England, Ambleside sits in the iconic Lake District and is situated at the end of Lake Windermere. Associated with William Wordsworth this tourist resort with many shops and restaurants one of the best bases for exploring Lake District.
Alfriston – A quaint village in East Sussex on the south coast, Alfriston has many Norman and medieval sites within easy reach, as is the Herstmonceux Science Centre, Drusilla’s Zoo Park and the Seven Sisters spectacular sea cliffs. It is also an ideal base for walkers exploring the South Downs.
Bristol – England's sixth most populous city located in South West England, with a thriving music scene. The city centre docks have been regenerated as a centre of heritage and culture and there are beautiful rural areas within easy reach of our group accommodation in Bristol – including breathtaking Cheddar Gorge.
Canterbury – Within a short drive of the port of Dover, Canterbury is also within easy reach of the North Downs Way and Pilgrims' Way (from Chaucer’s infamous Canterbury Tales). The HI group hostel in Canterbury is well placed for visiting the cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, various museums, guided tours, theatres and other parts of this UNESCO world heritage site.
Cardiff – Our group hostel in Wales is located in Cardiff, the capital city and chief commercial centre of Wales. Cardiff is the base for many national cultural and sporting institutions, including the Millenium Sportthrow from the idyllic Welsh countryside.
Liverpool – Liverpool’s docks were once the centre of world trade, but now are home to one of England’s finest shopping and nightlife areas. Although The Beatles made it famous, Liverpool is still home to a lively music scene. In 2004, several areas throughout the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status.
Manchester – Nicknamed the 'Capital of the North' it is a centre of the arts, the media, higher education and commerce. Home to two Premier League football teams, our group hostel in Manchester is popular with sports trips. Manchester also has many museums, events and a large network of canals and mills constructed during its 19th-century development.
York – The ancient and beautiful walled city of York has attracted visitors for centuries. The Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans have all left their mark on the city and it home to some exciting attractions both old and new.
Or, if you already know which of our hostels in Wales or England is right for your group trip, use our Group Accommodation Finder to enquire about availability:
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