Surrounded by open countryside, the Chellington Centre offers a powerful and engaging environment for groups to pursue their own focused aims through a residential or day retreat. A perfect venue for youth group trips away.
“Chellington is uniquely able to create a magical reality, a space unto itself, the world as it should be. Having experienced it, when they return home the young people can remember what they built for themselves at Chellington, and what can be built in their own community too.” Advocacy Academy
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Exclusive-use residentials for up to 66 and day trips for up to 100 take the young people 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 new Herald Building (13 Vaude tents and camping mats to hire if needed).
Make use of the multi-purpose playing field, enjoy the camp fire and barbeque or delight in the view from picnic tables with 360 degree horizons and no immediate neighbours. Immediate access to walks and the dramatic rural landscape, overlooking valley and Great Ouse river.
Tailor your programme
Enjoy the freedom to design and deliver your own residential experience with sole-use of the entire site. Choose from a wide range of on-site activites to enjoy during your stay.
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.
Why do young people love Chellington? and their leaders?
Also...
Financial support is available to help with the cost of accommodation for a group through The Chellington Bursary Scheme
Please see Chellington Bursary for further information and 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.
Extras you might be interested in:
Choose from a wide range of activites to enjoy during your stay:
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