Gloucestershire climbing park launches first-ever climbing festival

270 Climbing Park is hosting its first-ever climbing festival this August 2025, featuring activities for climbers of all ages, along with live music, food trucks and appearances from Olympians.

By Rachael Goodenough  |  Published
a blue sky with white clouds in the background. Several platforms form a tower connected by poles with a roof on top. Several rope climbs are attached to the right of it.
The climbing park is hoping to attract new visitors to its festival in August 2025.
A climbing park in Bentham is launching its first-ever climbing festival for the final weekend of August 2025. 

Home to one of the tallest climbing centres in the UK, 270 Climbing Park is inviting climbers of all ages and abilities to join its climbing community for the park's first festival, which kicks off Friday 29 August, and features competitions, fun challenges and interactive workshops.
The festival promises something for all abilities, with events like a bouldering challenge for juniors, adults and disabled climbers. 

More experienced climbers will have the opportunity to win a share of £500 on the 'Money Climb' or try out the High Ropes Speed Challenge, hosted by UK Ninja Warrior Champion, Tommy Matthews. 

The speed climbing event will also include appearances from Olympians and members of Team GB.

Disabled climbers are also encouraged to come along and participate in the para-climbing social, which promises a way for them to try out the sport in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Director of 270 Climbing Park, David Stevens, said: 'It's a chance to bring the climbing community together, showcase some amazing talent and also open the doors for people who might be new to the sport. 

'We want this weekend to be a real celebration of climbing and everything that makes it such an inclusive and inspiring activity.'

The festival will also offer more than just climbing, with over 20 workshops and talks on everything from yoga to nutrition and a practical session and Q&A with accomplished climber, Neil Gresham; as well as food trucks, live music and stalls from other climbing organisations and brands such as Climbers Against Cancer and Beekind.

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