The Chellington Centre sits on an ancient site. Communities have existed in harmony here since the bronze age with local sheep farming, leatherwork, lacework and reed-weaving, all important medieval industries. As custodians, we are committed to engaging, sharing knowledge, and leading in caring for our environment. This is particularly important to us as we work with young people whose future will be impacted by how we operate.
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We are proud to have achieved Silver Award certification from Green Tourism in recognition of our extensive work in developing a sustainable, biodiverse Centre in direct response to our commitment to young people, our community and the planet. See our info boards for groups staying at the centre to learn more about our eco responsibilities and what each of us can do to help. |
Green Education
Our ongoing initiatives include: nature walks, nature identification boards, re-wilding activity (tree and hedgerow planting, wildflower bridging), socio-historical quizzes, binocular bird-spotting, star-gazing, eco-signage tips and on-site forest school activities.
Energy Use
Our electricity source is 100% renewable energy (hydro and wind). We have an efficient eco-air-source system for all our (underfloor) heating and hot water needs. Double glazed windows and insulation minimise heat loss, making it comfortable and sustainable for year-round accommodation.
Lighting
90% of our lighting is now flexibly controlled, low consumption LED.
Local Food Sourcing
We encourage you to support our village shop and local farms if you can. They can deliver boxes of fresh groceries with only a few days’ notice.
Drinking Water
Our Bedfordshire water is lovely from the tap.
Recycling & Waste
We have ongoing initiatives to source ecological and recycled products. We have drastically reduced the amount of land-fill waste and recycling we produce and are committed to working with you and our local partners to do more.
Single-Use
We strongly discourage the use of single-use cutlery, plates, bowls, cups or plastic water bottles.
Picture of the gas tanks going for good!
Picture of the air source heat pump fans
