Reading Climbing Centre

Parthian Climbing, Robert Cort Industrial Estate, Britten Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0AU, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Reading Climbing Centre offers a comprehensive climbing experience for everyone, from beginners to advanced climbers. Whether you're a child or an adult, the centre provides Intro Courses for kids and adults, beginner sessions, and coaching for those aged 16 and over. The centre boasts a large, dedicated bouldering area with over 100 problems, 10 circuits, and a competition wall, providing challenges for all ages. Climbers can also enjoy 120 top rope and auto belay routes ranging from beginner to advanced levels, as well as 75 premium lead routes catering to all grades.

With over 175 dedicated top rope and lead routes designed by some of the UK’s best route setters, there’s something for every skill level. Additional activities such as coaching sessions and skill workshops are regularly offered to help climbers improve their technique and confidence. Day passes are available at £16 for adults and £10 for youth climbers, with 10 Climb Passes for adults priced at £144, offering flexibility for regular visitors looking to enhance their climbing experience.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Kids Taster Sessions: A perfect introduction to climbing for children. This 1.5-hour group session includes time on ropes and autobelays, and may also feature some bouldering depending on the group. It’s a fun, active way for friends to spend time together in a supportive environment. All necessary equipment hire is included.
  • Adult Taster Sessions: Ideal for beginners looking to explore different climbing styles. In this 1.5-hour session, adults will try bouldering, rope climbing, and autobelaying. By the end, participants will be signed off to boulder and autobelay independently without needing to book an instructor. Equipment hire is included.
  • Adult Social Clubs: Weekly social climbing sessions designed to help climbers meet new people and share tips. A team member is present throughout, but sessions are not instructed, so all participants must be over 18 and signed off to climb unsupervised.
    • Tuesday 7–9pm: Mixed Social
    • Friday 7–9pm: Women’s Social
    • Roped In Social: A fun, social climbing session with host Avery Penna, known for creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Adult Learn to Lead Course: A comprehensive 6-hour course aimed at climbers comfortable climbing at least 6a on top rope. This course builds essential lead climbing skills including clipping in, dynamic belaying, and managing falls. Equipment hire is included.
  • Family and Youth Introduction: A group class for families and young climbers to get started on the walls together in a friendly environment. Perfect for adventurous families wanting to try climbing. Equipment hire is included. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by at least one participating adult.
  • Wild Climbers: Designed for young children aged 4 to 6 years, this one-hour session focuses on developing key skills like agility, balance, coordination, communication, focus, and teamwork through fun activities. Participants earn skill certificates by collecting animal footprints as they progress.
  • NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme): A UK-wide award scheme promoting climbing development for young climbers aged 7 and up, from beginners to experienced.
    • Level 1 – Foundation Climber: Entry-level for novices climbing safely under supervision.
    • Level 2 – Top Rope Climber: Encourages good practice climbing and bouldering unsupervised on artificial walls; requires completion of Level 1.
    • Level 3 – Technical Climber: Focuses on advanced technique and movement; prepares climbers to climb and belay safely unsupervised; comparable to GCSE standard.
    • Level 4 – Lead Climber: Develops proficient lead climbing skills for self-motivated climbers; requires completion of Level 3.

Facilities

  • Parking onsite
  • Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
  • Onsite restaurant & cafe

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Day Pass
    • Adults: £16
    • Concessions* (Over 65, Blue Light, Armed Forces): £14
    • Students/Youth: £10
  • 10 Climb Pass
    • Adults: £144
    • Concessions*: £126
    • Students/Youth: £90
  • *Concessions include over 65, blue light services, and armed forces.
  • Parthian Membership: Unlimited climbing with great member benefit. No joining fee or freeze fee. 10% discount on shop purchases and hot drinks
  • Monthly Membership Rates:
    • Adults: £60
    • Concessions*: £50
    • Family**: £15 per under 18
  • Equipment Hire
    • Climbing Shoes: £4 & Harness: £4
    • Belay Device: £2
    • Full Hire Package (Shoes, Harness, Belay Device): £7

Pricing URL: https://parthianclimbing.com/prices-and-memberships/prices-reading/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties at Reading Climbing Centre

  • 1.5 hours of climbing activities and games
  • All equipment hire included
  • Catering available (additional 30 minutes for catering)

Catering Details

  • Half a 12” pizza per person (choose from Margarita* (vegan option), Pepperoni, or BBQ Chicken)
  • One packet of Kettle crisps per person
  • Oreo cookies
  • One soft drink per person (excluding energy drinks)
  • Unlimited orange and blackcurrant squash refills

Party Information

OPENING TIMES

  • Mon – Friday: 09:00 – 22:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00

Address: Parthian Climbing, Robert Cort Industrial Estate, Britten Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0AU, UK

Post Code: RG2 0AU

Council: Reading

County: Berkshire

There is parking onsite.

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