FAMILIES can put their climbing skills to the test at a new and exciting sporting and leisure facility opening in Oxfordshire.
Clip n’ Climb Bicester will feature more than 20 climbing challenges specially chosen for all ages.
The indoor centre, which is currently being built in Bicester, is based in a former industrial warehouse in Bessemer Close off the Launton Road, near Aldi.
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Brightly coloured bespoke walls to climb will include the Astroball, Stairway to Heaven, Speed Climb, Jungle Gym and Dry Ice and for those who are adventurous, there will be an exhilarating vertical drop slide.
There are now over 240 Clip ‘n Climb facilities around the world.
Managing director, Keely Weir, said: “Indoor climbing is becoming an increasingly popular past-time. Not only does it offer an excellent work out, but it also helps develop balance, co-ordination and problem-solving skills.
“According to the Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC) 1.5 million people climbed indoors last year and with climbing making its debut at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo we can’t think of a better time to be opening.”
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Open Climb Sessions, which are for ages four plus, cost £12.50 and include a 20 minute briefing and 55 minutes in the climbing arena.
Toddlers can even get a taste for climbing in the dedicated toddler Rhyme 'n Climb session for children aged 2 plus and their carers.
The centre wants to make the most of its facilities and for those who want to have a bit of a work-out while they climb, Fit ‘n Climb exercise classes will be available.
Daring seniors can also get involved at the Coffee ‘n Climb sessions.
Clip 'n Climb Bicester will also have a café offering refreshments including drinks, snacks and locally sourced cakes for those who want to simply watch or re-fuel after their climb.
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Ms Keely added: “You don’t have to be an expert to take up indoor climbing. Our auto-belay system means all climbers can enjoy a safe, fun environment where climbing really does become a game.”
The leisure facility will hold children’s parties and team building sessions can also be booked.
Clip 'n Climb Bicester is set to open in the first week of October.
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