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Residential centre sleeping 30 in dorms and leader rooms, for youth and school groups and conferences
Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Chellington Centre, Bedford, Bedfordshire, sleeps 2 - 30 in 7 bedrooms.
An award winning, eco-friendly, residential youth centre – an inspirational space where young people can share and explore without the usual distractions and labels, encouraging teamwork, reflection and personal development. A popular choice for primary schools and youth groups 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 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.
Inside you’ll find accommodation for up to 36 in this incredible 12th century church, converted and extended with conference/activity hall, 7 dormitory bunk rooms, modern kitchen for self-catering, showers + toilets, 2 large break-out training/social rooms.
Outside, we offer camping for a further 36 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.
Groups have exclusive use of the Centre which features:
– 6 bunkrooms (26 comfortable bunk beds)
– A separate Youth leaders/Teachers room 4 bunk beds or twin or single if preferred.
– Additional leader room with 6 sofa beds for use with larger groups
– Camping option available for up to 36 additional people and new camping building (with tent and mat hire on request)
– Large hall allows flexible-use for fun, food or community time
– Ibbett and Winnie Hall learning/lounge/play rooms
– Fully equipped commercial kitchen for self-catering (supermarkets can deliver) or catered by arrangement
– Modern bathrooms
– Gardens with barbecue, campfire and picnic areas
– Rounders/football pitch with sun and rain shelter
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Activities available by arrangement including canoeing, archery, paddle sports, wall climbing, high ropes – please note additional charges will apply.
We also have free educational quiz packs available for KS 3-6, also including mapped walking routes, and plant, animal and bird identification sheets to visit the award winning Harold Odell Country Park (involves walking over a bridge/river – activities available include bird and animal id quizzes, pond dipping, hedge laying, and willow crafts. Low cost ranger-led arranged by request.
Forest skills and other partner activities, indoors and outdoor can be added on request to your stay (see our website for more information).
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