Weekend Away - YHA St Briavels Castle

YHA St Briavels

Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6RG (147 miles, 2 hrs 45 mins)

St Briavels Castle is a venue with real wow factor that will amaze and inspire visitors of all ages. The castle is over 800 years old, with bags of character and remarkably well-preserved features throughout, and a magical charm. The castle is a Grade I listed ancient monument, a rich piece of history and an inspiring location. Be transported back in time to Medieval world of King John and the Magna Carta within this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The hostel is right in the middle between the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley so there’s lots of fantastic walks from the doorstep. Offa’s Dyke path, an ancient border between England and Wales, runs right past the hostel.

Price/accommodation: £39.60 per person for 2 nights’ accommodation which includes 10% discount for all attendees if at least 1 attendee is an individual YHA member. If no members on the weekend are an individual YHA member all attendees will be required to pay the extra 10% of the accommodation charge when you arrive at the hostel.