Inside and outside the Hostel

The entrance gate to YHA Loddington

Mrs Shelton at the reception desk signing in a member and left
Mr and Mrs Shelton with John
Mrs Shelton was in charge from 1948 to 1955 when the family moved across the road to Holly Cottage which Mr Shelton had purchased from the Allerton Estate and skilfully restored.
With thanks to John Shelton for supplying images and memories

The 1957 annual report of the Leicestershire and Rutland sub-region of the YHA carries a note that “At Loddington alterations to provide inside toilets on the ground floor are now complete, and the drying room and several other rooms have been redecorated. Almost all of this work has been done by volunteers.”

The Common Room

In the grounds of the Hostel 

A bonfire weekend celebration at Loddington organised by the YHA Leicestershire and Rutland sub-region committee

Christmas at Loddington Youth Hostel

Even Santa visited us, but did not stay overnight!

He was soon away to the next drop!