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19th Oct 2020

Coronavirus update: TCH Swansea to close temporarily

Following today’s announcement of a nationwide ‘Fire Break Lockdown’ by the Welsh government, The Climbing Hangar Swansea will close from 23 October 2020 for 17 days with an estimated reopening date of 9 November 2020, although this date will remain under review. All memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more.

12th Oct 2020

Hangar Liverpool sites to close

Due to the categorisation of Liverpool as "high risk" in the government's new three tier lockdown structure, The Climbing Hangar Liverpool Sandhills and Liverpool Matchworks will close from Wednesday 14 October 2020. All memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more...

28th Aug 2020

Artist Spotlight: Dan O'Dempsey at Hangar Matchworks

When Ged wanted something to adorn the walls of his newest venue, Hangar Liverpool Matchworks, he turned to Dan O'Dempsey, who in turn took inspiration from one of the homes of UK climbing.  Learn more about the Matchworks murals in Dan's own words.

22nd Jul 2020

The Way Back: Preventing injuries on your return

Ahead of the launch of Hangar Liverpool Matchworks, and the reopening of our Plymouth site, on Saturday 25 July, Hangar Head Coach Oz wants everybody to get back on the wall as safely as possible. Check out half a dozen tips for preventing injuries when getting back into climbing.

20th Jul 2020

Check out our reopening video

Check out our reopening video, starring Shauna Coxsey to find out more about The Climbing Hangar post COVID-19. We have some new rules, but we're the same old Hangar you know and love.

03rd Jun 2020

Job Alert: Business & IT Analyst

The opportunities are coming thick and fast at The Climbing Hangar. Are you interested in working for one of the fastest growing businesses in the climbing industry? If so, this one is for you...

23rd Apr 2020

DKs favourite places to climb near(ish) our centres

Until the time comes that we can get back on the road and once again get a hold of our favourite rocks, the best we can do is reminisce on our favourite crags and plan our future climbing excursions. Here's DK with a run down of his top places to pull on, within a short drive of each of our centres.

09th Apr 2020

Height and Heightened Focus: The Highball Mentality

In this original article, Jamie Taylor from DailyClimbing.com talks about the physical and mental requirements of climbing and how they're multiplied in highballing. He talks about how the elite are successful, not by having zero fear, but by managing the fear that they have, through mountains of preparation.

02nd Apr 2020

My favourite films about crushing by Dan Knight

Head of Climbing Dan Knight runs through his favourite films about climbing, all of which are available to watch online. Perfect for lockdown entertainment and inspo.

31st Mar 2020

Small business advice from your TCH CFO

We see community as not just our crew and customers, but the cities and networks in which we work and live.  COVID-19 is everyone’s problem and like staying at home, rainbows in windows and clapping our NHS, sharing expertise is another way we can help each other. So our Chief Financial Officer Hannah Heywood is back with some advice for small businesses at this very difficult time.

29th Mar 2020

A beginner's guide to resting

Hati Whiteley shares ten steps for NOT transforming and working out five times a day during social isolation.

26th Mar 2020

Personal Spending Tips from your TCH CFO

We're all coming to terms with with a new way of life in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. But that does not simply mean sitting at home. In many instances it also involves dealing with a reduced income. With that in mind, our Chief Financial Officer Hannah Heywood has drawn up a few tips on managing your personal spends.