Outdoor Climbing with Parthian blog
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SOUTHAMPTON
Parthian Climbing Southampton
Our Southampton centre opened its doors to local climbers in April 2021, offering a huge variety of rope routes and over 150 boulder problems to climbers of all abilities.
We offer Intro Courses for kids and adults, Beginners and Coaching sessions for 16+ and, for those kids who want to progress and potentially compete, we run our NICAS course throughout term time.
Rope Climbing
Over 120 of the best top rope & lead routes, varying from beginner to advanced
Auto Belays
Over 25 Auto Belay routes catering for all abilities, including 2 official 10m IFSC Speed Walls
Bouldering
Over 150 Boulders across 7 circuits, including the official Tokyo 2021 Olympic Boulder Wall
Gym & Training
2 dedicated Gym and Training areas with all the essential equipment for climbing fitness
Cafe & Shop
Cafe, Shop and Seating Area for re-charging, shopping for the latest gear or getting some work done
Mon – Friday: 10:00 – 22:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00
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Shelley K
Staff were really friendly and helpful. The centre was modern and very clean. We had great fun on the intro course. Great choice in the cafe too!
Agusia00
Was everything alright, thanks (Justin) for her lovely experience , We have spent lovely times , for sure will back Again. thanks again
Y5024TDrichardl
We went as a school trip with the children from year 6. It was well organised and the trip ran smoothly. They all had a great time and loved the activities. The comments from the children were: "the instructors were great and really friendly." "there was a range of climbing activities for those who were confident and those who didn't want to go too high." "It was great fun we had a great time."
Whalleyclimbs07
I’d just like to start with what a centre, the walls a constantly changing and improving weekly. I am righting this review solely on the performance of a team member, I never managed to get this lovely lady’s name. Me and my friend are confident at bouldering but have only just began belaying so we haven’t much a clue compared to the staff (this was shown immediately). We have just purchased an assisted breaking belay and we’re confused and didn’t…
BeachLover832
We had the family introduction session, which was excellent. I was really pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I must admit I don’t have much to compare it with, but the feel of the building was light and airy, it was very clean and well maintained and had a great atmosphere. Our instructors were clearly knowledgeable and were very patient whist dealing with nervous climbers. The 90 minute session was enough time to try the three types of…
Melanie P
Great fun and the instructor was great with teaching 3 kids how to stay safe too. Great place. Booking system with consent forms only slight hitch as they were done but could not be found initially.
0AmaD
Fantastic outdoor climbing experience. The staff are excellent and explain everything really well to make it safe, but also with enough of a challenge. A lot of fun and great day out.
U3762SSkatheriner
Amazing experience. Lovely staff, recommend to everyone. Our instructor on Thursday night was so patient and she talked us through everything well.