facilities & accommdation

Discover CYE's adventure base. Including TS Resolute, our floating home on the water, and Thwaites House's modern changing facilities and Chapel, we've created spaces that welcome, equip and refresh.

Our facilities provide everything you need for adventure, rest and togetherness.

Explore the spaces on site that are designed to make your visit special. Great for preparing for a day on the water, gathering for worship, playing games or simply finding a quiet corner to reflect. CYE is your space.

TS resolute

TS Resolute is our floating home – a one-off accommodation ship sleeping 50. Between adventures you can gather in cosy spaces, enjoy home-made meals, and take in stunning harbour views.

Thwaites House

Thwaites House is our beautiful, purpose-built facility featuring a kit store, changing rooms, workshops, a boat garage and chapel. With accessible facilities, ground-source heat pump and MVHR system, it ensures a smooth, earth-friendly start to every adventure.

Chapel

Upstairs in Thwaites House you'll find the Chapel – a light-filled space for meetings, worship and reflection. With kitchenette, full AV and stunning views, it's perfect for gathering. The acoustics are incredible too – everyone's singing voice sounds amazing here!

FAQs

Let us put your mind at rest.  Please do get in touch if you have any other questions.

When you say there'll be some 'Christian content' what does this mean?

Christian Youth Enterprises is a Christian charitable organisation. Everyone who works at the Centre (and board of Trustees) shares the Christian faith. Whilst we believe that this is the foundation to what we do and why we do it, we are understanding and respectful of everyone's beliefs and views, whatever these are. Our aim is to share what we believe with our guests in a relevant, engaging and exciting way and encourage our guests to think about and share what they believe too.

My child can't swim, how will you make sure they're safe?

We require that children and staff alike MUST wear a properly fitting buoyancy aid before being allowed near the water (from the jetty onwards). Buoyancy aids will keep a person completely afloat until they are attended to, regardless of whether they can swim or not. If your child has any concerns over being on the water, let us know beforehand and we will make sure that both you and they are reassured and communicated with accordingly.

Can someone other than me pick up my child?

Yes. We will need written confirmation from the child's parents / guardian so that we can sign them out at the end of the event.

Is my child insured whilst with CYE? What is your policy?

If they come with an organised group (school, youth group etc.) then any insurance will be arranged by the group prior to booking. If the child attends one of CYE's calendar events then the Centre has a £10m Public Liability policy in force – details of which are available upon request. Since personal belongings aren't covered by CYE, we strongly advise that parents ensure these are covered either by their existing household insurance or that a specific policy to cover their time at the Centre is taken out. A policy can be purchased from Access Insurance. Tel: 020 8651 7420.

What if my child has an injury before coming to CYE and can't participate in activities?

If it's a residential stay they will still benefit hugely from being away with their friends. We will accommodate them as much as possible to ensure that they still get the full CYE experience. For example, a child with an arm in plaster might accompany one of the instructors in a Safety boat for the afternoon. If your child is on a specific sailing or paddling course and their injury means they cannot participate, please call us to discuss the options (most likely we'll offer for you to defer their place to another course)

How do I book? Can I reserve a place over the phone for my child?

Bookings need to be made online and are not complete until valid deposit payment has been received by the Centre. Do call the office if you have any questions.