Church Youth Groups

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. 

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“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

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.

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What are people saying?...
"The facilities were perfect for us and the location was amazing. We really enjoyed the Raptor foundation visit, they were brilliant."

- Stopsley Baptist Church

"A very resourceful and accommodating place to spend a trip. They provided us with almost all resources needed for living. We could basically live here with little stress. The location provides beautiful scenes of nature. And its distance from the town makes for a practical walk. We had a fantastic time, the venue exceeded our expectations. Thank you all."

- The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Youth Church Retreat

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Our Church youth weekend away had an amazing time studying Jesus’ victory over death and how those who trust in him will also be raised. The place was well equipped with everything we needed and super clean! We loved using the bonfire and BBQ."

- Gunnersbury Baptist Church

"Dear Chellington Centre Team, We’ve had such a blessed time being here. Thank you for providing such a functional and comfortable space such as this where groups can come and enjoy and grow together. The kid and adults all had a wonderful time. May God bless you and your work and ministry always. We pray this site continues to be a welcome haven for visitors and groups for many years to come. "

- Hampstead SDA Church