Primary Schools | Chellington Centre

Transforming young lives through fun-filled learning outside the classroom - stay away or come for the day!

An inspirational rural setting where young people can develop their potential, expand their horizons and experience a sense of possibility beyond their everyday lives.

A distinctive feature of Chellington is that it is always offered for exclusive use, allowing young people to connect with each other, try new experiences and reflect on their lives without interruption or distraction, returning to everyday life with renewed confidence and perspective. Chellington is a place of transformation.

We offer:

Exclusive-use residentials in our incredible converted and extended 12th century church - for up to 72, with bunkrooms for 36 and an additional camping facility for 36
Cross-curricula activity days - book a Chellington tutor to bring learning to life - react Anglo-Saxons v Vikings battle, go on a map adventure or connect with nature with forest skills - see our list of activities for more details
Day visits - ideal for outdoor learning, fieldwork or space for wellbeing programmes and personal development activities
Activity resource packs - low cost resources to support you with local history, geography, and nature exploration actvities

We prioritise affordability and inclusion, providing subsidised access for those facing financial, social or educational barriers - please see Chellington Bursary Fund for further information.Key features of our beautiful site:

Campfire and barbeque - delight in the views with no immediate neighbours
Games field and 4-acre activity field - ample space for fun activites and the freedom to explore
Overlooking the valley of Great Ouse river and Harrold-Odell Country Park - with plentiful walks straight from our doorstep
Well located - between M1 and A1 with easy acces to London, Cambridge and Oxford
Ample parking - for cars, minibuses and coaches

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.....

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

"Our second year staying at Chellington and it was a great success again. The children had a wonderful time and it is such a nice space to have a short residential close to home."

- Camestone School