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Schools and Climbing the Walls…

Climbing the Walls offers a third generation climbing centre with fully qualified and experienced staff delivering memorable experiences alongside high quality nationally recognised climbing courses.

Designed to introduce the next generation of young people to the sport, Climbing the Walls aims to provide high impact thrilling sessions through the use of our Action Walls, Bouldering and 12.6m Top Rope Walls drawing young people in through FUN, CHALLENGE and ACHIEVEMENT.

Benefits of climbing:

  • Develops Muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and flexibility
  • Gives and sense of achievement, developing self-esteem and confidence
  • Develops confidence and trust in other people
  • Enhances concentration and focus
  • Develops team work and communication skills
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Qualifications we offer

NICAS

National indoor Climbing Awards Schemes UK wide, schemes designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial structures

It can be used as a starting point for people wishing to take up climbing and mountaineering, the schemes are open to all candidates from 7 upwards

NICAS ranges from levels 1 to 5. Starting from the complete beginner to fully competent climber ready for competitions. The course will motivate young people to participate in physical activity and will increase climbing and movement ability. The use of log books will help measure the development of the candidates.

GCSE PE

We also work with several schools as climbing is one of the sports listed in GCSE PE specification under Identifying and Solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature. Your students can climb within the curriculum with physical education programmes of study, key stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Climbing is one of the sports listed in the GCSE PE specification and is based around the NICAS qualification covering all aspects of the spectrum being followed.

We offer Action Walls sessions, One off climbing Sessions, NICAS climbing sessions and one off bouldering sessions.

To find out more about how Climbing the Walls can assist your students as part of their PE curriculum, please contact our centre and ask for the Schools and groups Manager on 01743 510238, you can also download our prospectus for schools.

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FAQ’s

What should I wear?

We advise you wear something that allows for a lot of movement and you feel comfortable, general sports gear is great. Climbing shoes are VITAL. If you do not have climbing shoes they are available for hire.

Is there a minimum age?

Minimum participation age for climbing is 5 (school year 1).

How long would our session be?

We are happy to work with you to tailor-make sessions according to your needs.

How do you book?

Groups can be booked by phone or directly at Climbing The Walls. 50% of the group price will be taken at time of booking with the remaining 50% paid on the day.

What are the costs (per person)?

Costs can vary depending on activity type and membership level.

Opening times

Monday 12pm – 10pm
Tuesday to Friday 10am – 10pm
Saturday/Sunday 10am – 6pm

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360 Reviews – #4 of 62 things to do in Shrewsbury

  •   Went for a Sunday afternoon climbing session with my lad. We tried wolf mountain in wolves first but they didn’t have enough staff. No such trouble at Shrewsbury, not with... read more

    craigf858
    12/22/2019

      Took my two grandsons - aged 13 and 11, on a weekday in the school holidays. They had great fun. Staff ensured that all climbing harnesses were fastened correctly and... read more

    Sue F
    8/16/2019

      I took 2 boys aged 8 and 14 years old to climbing the walls today. Check in was really easy as I had booked and got the parental waiver completed... read more

    bakerboys2andme
    8/15/2019

  •   With one hour and 15 challenges with varying degrees of difficulty, this is a fun thing to do for experienced and novice climbers. Both my daughter and I are experienced... read more

    DanMackjernan
    12/31/2019

      My children love it here, it was really quiet when we visited so there was no waiting around to get on the action walls. Staff we brilliant, very interactive... read more

    E9338RYjoannem
    12/20/2019

      We’ve been several times and this was another fun visit. Instructors were friendly and helpful as always. We’ll be back again soon.

    joanne w
    11/11/2019

  •   Lived this, excellent fun for all the family. The only negative I would say is there was sometimes not always someone free to connect you back up to the next... read more

    ClaireChilton
    11/02/2019

      My boys love Climbing the walls and we love the fact that it gets them doing things which are good for them. The raised coffee shop allows parents to watch... read more

    495timv
    2/18/2020

      I have taken my granddaughter a couple of times. Aged 6 & 8 they have had an amazing time really builds confidence. Easy check in I bought online and really helpful staff

    Muckleton
    8/16/2019

  •   My girls 6 and 7 had a super day . They loved the whole experience and desperately want to do it again. Staff were really helpful and friendly

    Melissa T
    2/21/2020

      Fantastic time had by my little boy. Will deffo be coming back for more fun. He absolutely loved it! Only very, very slight negative was the instructors could have... read more

    mrsmt2020
    2/24/2020

      Had a fantastic time.
    10 five-year-olds all enjoyed a great climbing session.
    Lovely clean party room. Food and squash was just enough. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Thank you.

    James H
    10/06/2019
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Climbing The Walls Ltd: Directors Statement

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have taken the decision to close Climbing The Walls until Easter 2021.

The closure will take effect from 10pm on Thursday 15th October 2020.

As you can imagine, this is not a decision we have taken lightly but as a financially secure local company who physically interacts with the local community, we feel this decision is the perfect balance between being financially responsible for the future of the business and also the best ethical solution we could make given recent infection growth and the approaching Winter Wave!

Our sincerest and heartfelt thanks to our loyal staff and customers during these testing times.

We will be refunding all current bookings and pausing or refunding all membership dues. We thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and support during this time and we will use our best endeavours to refund all booking revenues by the end of the month.

This inbox will continue to be monitored on an intermittent basis.

This strategic decision will create time for some new world thinking in regard to the management/ownership/operation of the Climbing Centre and for us to consider and explore in detail, a wide variety of operating and tenancy options moving forward post pandemic to ensure the success of the centre when it re-opens.

If any individual, organisation or climbing community groups are interested in taking this vibrant, successful Climbing Centre forward post-pandemic please contact our Director Kevin Murphy via email:  enquiries@climbingthewalls.club FAO Kevin Murphy

Many Thanks

The Board of Directors of Climbing The Walls Limited