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.

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.

My child isn't quite the right age, can I book them in anyway?

Our age ranges are there for safety reasons, and to maximise enjoyment for all our guests. However, we run a 3 month +/- policy, so if your child is 3 months too young, or too old, then you can contact the office to book them on. For example, if your 8 year old child wanted to come to a 9-12 year old event in April, they would need to be turning 9 by July of that year. The only exception to this is that 8 is our lowest age (except for Ignite Sleepover and 'all-age' events such as families weekends). 7 year olds cannot be booked on to events, even if they'll be 8 years old in 3 months.

Can my child use their phone during their stay?

To help all young people get the most out of their time at CYE, we ask that mobile phones are not brought with them. If a phone is brought, it will be collected on arrival and stored securely in the office for the duration of the stay. This helps everyone switch off from digital distractions, enjoy face-to-face friendships, and fully take part in all that's on offer at CYE. You can call the office/out of hours phone if you need to contact your child during their time with us. In the unlikely event of an emergency, we will contact you directly.

I can't afford the fees - can you help?

Please investigate our Bursary Fund! It's there for people who wouldn't be able to come to our events for financial reasons. We endeavor to remove as many barriers as possible from people being able to come to CYE. The process is discrete and confidential and CYE may be able to cover up to 40% of the fees for young people under 25. You can read more about the Bursary fund here. If you want to apply, Download the form and send it to bursary@cye.org.uk.

Why do you charge fees for activities and why have they increased?

CYE is a not-for-profit charity. While we receive financial donations from generous supporters, and through grants from trusts, we are unable to cover the cost of running CYE using these gifts alone. Each year we need to ensure we cover the remaining costs which include training, insurance, equipment, site maintenance, staffing, kit replenishment, as well as food, electricity and all the other costs which go with providing excellent quality events. We try to keep these fees as low as possible. Please be reassured that we only increase our fees so we can ensure our site, staff and equipment offer you and all our guests an irresistible and unique experience.

There are some things I need you to know about my child before they come to CYE (medical/need to know/bedwetting/allergies/SEND information). How is it best to share this information with you?

For your child to have the best and safest time possible with us, it is important that you alert us to anything you think we need to know about their needs. There are very few things that we haven't come across before and our staff are excellent at discreetly supporting, encouraging and keeping an eye out for whatever help is needed.