AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Surrey · March 2, 2022

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey 2023

One of our children’s favourite activities is climbing. They love going to an indoor climbing centre, climbing different structures and the rock climbing walls. They also love outdoor aerial adventures that, although not really climbing, give a fantastic high up, harness experience.

Whilst researching more places for us to go so the children can learn new skills in their climbing adventures, I thought it might be helpful to share all the climbing centres and climbing gyms across Surrey and Surrey aerial adventures too. So here goes:

Climbing Centres in Surrey

Clip n Climb – Grand Avenue, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3QH

25 interactive and fun climbing walls towering over 20 feet high as well as 11 additional auto belay points on the mosaic walls, each showcasing unique and striking designs with different challenges! The climate controlled wall is the perfect environment to climb whatever the weather outside.

Prepare yourself to experience action packed adrenaline fuelled fun whilst testing your agility, confidence, balance and problem solving skills.

When: 1.5hr sessions throughout the week

Cost: £15 per person. Sessions are suitable for all ages from 5+.

You can read our review of Clip n Climb Camberley here.

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey

Rock Box – Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1UP

Rock Box is made up of a number of unique climbing elements, your challenge is to top them all! Anyone can climb at Rock Box – adults included – so don’t be scared if you’ve never climbed before. We’ll get you to the top in no time! Sessions are fast-paced, loads of fun and everyone can have a go.

Plus, Guildford Spectrum has so much more to offer – swimming, ice skating, bowling, soft play – so you can make a whole day of it. 

When: Saturday and Sunday only

Cost: £16.50 for one hour. 30 minute taster sessions also available for £10. Age 5+.


Surrey Sports Park – Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford Surrey GU2 7AD

At Surrey Summit, there’s something for everyone. With over 80 bouldering problems in the bouldering gym from V0 to V10; 65+ roped routes ranging from 3+-8a, challenging walls up to 12m high and 2 TrueBlue Auto Belays.

The team are always ready to teach new skills and can offer instruction suitable for complete beginners up to advanced climbers. The coaching team includes Catalyst Coach Jules Astier and World Champion Paraclimber Matthew Phillips. Surrey Summit is also one of 240 NICAS approved centres, teaching the nationally recognised scheme that standardises the teaching and coaching of the UK’s next generation climbers.

When: Weekends during term time. School holiday session times vary.

Cost: From £15.50 per hour depending on age. Age 4+.

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey

Craggy Island, Guildford (Now Spider Climbing) – Unit 9 Cobbett Park, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfeld Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1RU

100 rope lines, 50/50 split; top rope & lead climbing, over 300 frequently set routes and a huge variety with overhangs, slabs, arches. An all new huge bouldering wall, beginner spaces and auto belays for solo climbing.

When: Session times vary through the week. Check website here.

Cost: Taster sessions from £35 with an instructor or private tuition costs £100 for an hour for 4 people.


Craggy Island, Sutton (Now Spider Climbing) – Oaks Sports Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4AN

An extensive caving system with chambers and passageways to explore and enjoy plus two rooms with over 70 boulder routes on slabs, vertical, overhangs and a horizontal roof.

When: Session times vary through the week. Check website here.

Cost: Taster sessions from £35 with an instructor or private tuition costs £100 for an hour for 4 people.

Craggy Island in Sutton also have fantastic 2 day school holiday clubs for children aged 8+. Find out more here.


White Spider Climbing – 225 Hook Rise South, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD

At 2000 square metres of climbing space, White Spider is one of the UK’s biggest climbing centres. It features over 360 climbing routes, over 200 bouldering problems and 104 ropes up to 20 metres with grades from 3 to 8b.

When: Sessions throughout the week. Check website for details.

Cost: Starting at £16.50 for an hour, depending on age or private family climbing sessions of 90 minutes starting from £29.50 per person

White Spider also have the Spider Castle available for age 3+ at £6 each and the Clip and Go facility at £7.50 per 15 minutes. White Spider have school holiday courses available too for children aged 7+. Find out more here.


Aerial Adventures in Surrey

Go Ape Farnham – Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Near Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS

With Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Adventure Alice Holt is ideal for thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies and full on, family fun.

When: Sessions throughout the week, weekends only in the winter.

Cost: From £19 depending on activity.

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey

Go Ape Chessington – Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NE

Just a stone’s throw away from Chessington World of Adventures Resort this really is a mecca for thrill seekers. The first ever theme park location, this is roller coaster fun in the trees. Be prepared for some challenging crossings on Treetop Challenge and gather the troops for the brilliant four-person zip wire – that’s not something you’ll find anywhere else.

Start them young – bring the whole family and build little ones’ tree climbing skills and confidence on the Treetop Adventure course. There’ll be no stopping them after the final exhilarating zip ride.

When: Sessions throughout the week. In winter, open on weekends and selected Fridays and Mondays.

Cost: From £20 depending on activity.

You can read our review of Go Ape here


Skywalk Adventure – Sandown Sports, More Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 8AN

Two courses, two heights full of zip lines, tyre swings, barrel crawls, rickety bridges and loads more for an adventurous family day out. Climb and zip through the trees. Barrel crawls, rickety bridges and loads more for an exhilarating time at Skywalk Adventure. Experience both courses over the Sandown Ski slopes and into the woods with some incredible views over Sandown Park Racecourse and London.

When: Hours vary through the year. Check website for details.

Cost: £22 per child, £30 per adult and family passes available for £90. Child must be at least 8 years old and 1.3 metres tall.

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey

WildWood – Peacock Wood, Lido Road, Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1HB

Set in beautiful woodland in Guildford town, Surrey – a thrilling adventure of rope bridges, wobbly crossings, tightropes, climbing challenges, fiendish obstacles and ziplines reaching up to 15 metres above the woodland floor

When: Dates vary through the year. Check website for details.

Cost: £15 per child, £22.50 per adult.

Wild Kids is fun for all the family and perfect for parties. Although aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 years, it’s suitable for youngsters of all ages (minimum age is 6 years) and adults. Easy enough to be fun, tricky enough for a sense of achievement. Bridges, logs, zips from tree to tree, cargo nets, wobbly things, climbing wall traverse and more.

When: Dates vary through the year. Check website for details.

Cost: £17.50 per person.


Whether you’re looking for somewhere to climb at regularly, climbing courses to complete, an idea for the kids birthday parties or an activity for the school holidays, climbing is great fun and something the whole family can get involved in.

If you know a centre I’ve missed off the list please do get in touch and let me know.

10 Climbing Centres in Surrey

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    March 3, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    This is super useful for the summer holidays as we frequently look for stuff to do in Surrey and Kent and the older kids love climbing- so thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Donna Wishart says

      March 3, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      Ah so pleased it’s useful Becky! x

      Reply

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