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"This is the perfect place to come for peace, tranquility, team building and fun!" (Sharnbrook Primary School)

The Chellington Centre is an award winning, eco-friendly, residential youth centre - an inspirational space where school children can share and explore without the usual distractions and labels, encouraging teamwork, reflection and personal development. A popular choice for primary schools looking for a unique and memorable residential experience, with many returning year after year.

"We had an absolute blast with our Year 6 children at Chellington... the centre is exceptionally clean and tidy. It is also equipped with everything you could need (and more!). We enjoyed our hikes very much! The grounds are stunning and the addition of things such as a campfire and table tennis were brilliant. We are already looking forward to our return visit next year!" Water Hall Primary

Set in a spectacular location, with stunning views across the Great Ouse valley, Chellington is only 30 minutes from the M1 and A1 motorways but a world apart.

Exclusive-use residentials for up to 66 and day trips for up to 100 take the children beyond their normal environment with a lasting effect on personal and social development.

Inside you'll find accommodation for up to 36 in this incredible 12th century church, converted and extended into an award-winning venue with conference/activity hall, 7 dormitory bunk rooms, modern kitchen for self-catering, showers + toilets, 2 large break-out training/social rooms.

Outside, we can now offer camping for a further 30 in our brand new sole-use camping zone, complete with modern showers/toilets in the Herald Building (13 Vaude tents and camping mats to hire if needed).

Enjoy the camp fire and barbeque, make use of the multi-purpose playing field and delight in the views with 360 degree horizons and no immediate neighbours. Immediate access to walks and the dramatic rural landscape, overlooking valley and Great Ouse river.

Parking is no problem with plenty of space for cars, minibuses and coaches and we are well located to enjoy good access between M1 and A1 London, Camdridge and Oxford.

 Download our pdf brochure for Primary Schools

Connect with nature, learn something new or simply have fun! Choose from a wide range of educational activities on-site or further afield to enjoy during your stay.

Have a look at these videos from school residentials at Chellington:
St Matthews Primary School 2022 (3.5 mins)
Haynes' Lower School 2021 (7 mins)
A joyful aerial around the site (1min)

Watch our short video.....

 Financial support is available to help with the cost of accommodation for a group.
Please see Chellington Bursary Fund for further information or to download a simple application form. We particularly welcome applications from groups with small numbers or with limited funding available or those who support young people with particular needs. 

 

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Primary Schools' videos:  

Learning Away: Evidence for Residentials 

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What are people saying?...
"We had an absolute blast with our Year 6 children at Chellington. Firstly, the centre is exceptionally clean and tidy. It is also equipped with everything you could need (and more!). The handover included useful information and maps of the local area. We enjoyed our hikes very much! The grounds are stunning and the addition of things such as a campfire and table tennis were brilliant. We are already looking forward to our return visit next year! "

- Water Hall Primary

"Another fantastic stay at the Chellington Centre. Our children have made memories they will treasure. "

- St Matthew's Primary, Luton

"The children had a great time, we are so lucky to have such a space on our doorstep. The space is amazing for everything we wanted to do. "

- Pinchmill Primary

"The time at Chellington allows children to forge new friendships, try new things, talk about things they wouldn't normally talk about at school. All these things help the children to develop their self-confidence and encourages them to experience different things. Many of our children do not leave Queens Park so experiencing being in the countryside is often a new concept! "

- Queen's Park Primary

"This is the perfect place to come for peace, tranquility, team building and fun! "

- Sharnbrook Primary

"The accommodation and location were perfect for our overnight stay with our pupils, many of whom were experiencing their first night away from home with anyone outside close family & friends. Everything was very well organised and we had all that we needed. "

- Broughton Fields Primary School

"The children worked brilliantly together - lots of fun and team building/bonding. The team are so friendly and welcoming, they worked closely with us making sure we had everything we needed. The children came back sharing amazing stories."

- Pinchmill Primary