Music at Skiddaw House
The 1550ft Music Weekend is confirmed for Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October 2025. Tickets are £45 for a bed and the gig or if you want to camp it’s £25.
Playing on Friday we have the sublime music of folk singer-songwriter Anne-Marie Sanderson, who will be joined by Coruja Jones. On Saturday Reuben’s Train will be entertaining us with their mix of bluegrass, folk and gypsy jazz sounds.
You can sample their music by clicking on the following links: Anne-Marie Sanderson Coruja Jones Reuben's Train
If you fancy an evening of live music in a cosy intimate setting, then please email Skiddaw@yha.org.uk
Volunteering at Skiddaw House
Every March we have a small team of enthusiastic and capable volunteers who assist with getting the hostel ready for the new season, carrying out various jobs including painting, general repairs and outside jobs such as chopping wood.
If you have relevant skills and would like to be involved in the 2026 work party, please subscribe to the newsletter below. More information will be published nearer the time.
Skiddaw House ranked third in TGO 2024 Hostel/Bunkhouse Category
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards results for 2024 were announced recently and Skiddaw House came third in the Hostel or Bunkhouse category!
Warden Sue says: "Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed their stay at Skiddaw House and voted for us. We hope to see you again up here, and we look forward to meeting you if you are planning your first time stay with us soon!”