Sun 19 Jul 2026
Our annual Summer Garden Party will be on Sunday, 19th July between 12 and 6pm. You can expect climbing mini comps, garden workshops, craft stalls, food vendors and tunes in the courtyard. Try top roping and autos for free with an open instructor session and tour the garden with our team of growers. The garden party is a fantastic chance for individuals and families to explore the connection between climbing, nature and sustainability that we’ve nurtured at The Castle. We’d love to see our community, old and new, there!
Free for members
No ticket required
Entry included in a day pass
Some of our workshops, tours and activities can be booked in advance. Use the links below to secure your spot for free.
Ever wondered what goes on in our permaculture garden? Walked from the Quarry to the Outdoor Boulders enough times for the oasis of flora to spark your curiosity? As part of our Summer Garden Party, join us for a tour of the garden. Hosted by Alex, a member of our garden team. Free to attend, limited drop-in spaces available.
Join us for a talk on The Castle bees. Hosted by Steph, a member of our garden team, expect to learn all about honeybees and natural beekeeping methods (note, you won't be around active hives). Free to attend, limited drop-in spaces available.
Free to take part and big prizes up for grabs!
C.R.I.M.P. is the climbing version of Horse (basketball) or Skate (skateboarding). Come along and be matched with climbers with similar skill, then compete against one another using your specific style and funky beta. We will be holding heats and a finals round for our top competitors. Reserve your spot or drop by at the allotted times.
Join us for a Hapa Zome workshop run by Steph from our garden team. Hapa zome (or tataki-zomé) is a Japanese technique where freshly foraged leaves and flowers are hammered onto textiles to transfer their natural pigments and textures. Free to attend, limited drop in spaces available.
Martin Cosarinsky Campos, managing director of Breadwinners, will be delivering an interactive workshop on community building and purpose.
Breadwinners is a London and Brighton-based non-profit social enterprise that supports refugees and young people seeking asylum through work, training, and mentoring programs. We're proud to offer Breadwinners' baked goods in our cafe, and are excited to host Martin for this workshop.
A great opportunity if you're new to climbing and have a head for heights or if you're a keen boulderer and want an introduction to roped climbing. You'll be assisted by a Castle instructor for the duration of the session and harnesses will be provided. Please bring climbing shoes or rent them from the shop. Free to attend and very limited spaces, book now!
Please note: this session does not replace the Access Auto-belay course or the Auto-belay Supplementary Form. In order to continue using auto-belays after the session, these elements must be completed.
A great opportunity if you're new to climbing and have a head for heights or if you're a keen boulderer and want an introduction to roped climbing. You'll be assisted by a Castle instructor for the duration of the session and harnesses will be provided. Please bring climbing shoes or rent them from the shop. Free to attend and very limited spaces, book now!
Please note: this session does not replace the Learn to Top Rope course or the associated forms. In order to continue top roping after the session, these elements must be completed.
