Basket and login details

Audrey Seguy Basket: £5 (1 item)   Sign out

User login

 
Mon 22/7/2019 at 14:57 by Gina Lawrence

We have a new artist at the Castle! Our revolving gallery is now hosting work by the talented Holly Weston from Weston Paints, who is as likely to be seen climbing as painting.

“I was born in Hackney and grew up in east London,” says Weston, who has been painting and drawing since childhood, inspired by artistic parents. “My dad was a traditional gilder and signwriter and painter of pub signs, and my mum painted murals all over my bedroom walls – and any other walls she could get her paintbrush on!”

Mon 22/7/2019 at 12:51 by Gina Lawrence

Ever wondered how to make the most of your climbing chalk? Here are our top tips for ensuring you’re getting the most out of your chalk. 

1. You need less than you think 

The temptation is always to grab as much chalk as you can, and certainly you do see some climbers wandering about with hands like a French mime. But in reality, a little goes a long way. Like all things with climbing, efficiency is what you’re looking for here. By only using exactly what you need, you’ll find your chalk will last longer.

Mon 22/7/2019 at 11:33 by Anonymous

We managed to catch Castle Ambassador Max Ayrton fresh off the back of route setting for the prestigious British Bouldering Championships, and get a behind the scenes glimpse in the day in the life of a competition route setter.

Fri 19/7/2019 at 13:23 by Amy Yates
Picture of the Castle

Excited to find out how you did at the Garden PartyComp? Read on to find out your score! 

Scores for all competitors listed below, thanks for joining us for another great event. 

Wed 3/7/2019 at 10:27 by Amy Yates

The Castle Garden Party is returning for the 9th year and we have a great line-up for you to enjoy. Whether it’s a drink in the sun, trying your hand at a craft workshop or having a climb on the outdoor boulders there will be something for everyone. 

Wed 26/6/2019 at 17:14 by Gina Lawrence

A blind British sportsman has successfully completed a unique extreme triathlon, including climbing a sea stack taller than Nelson’s Column, as part of a global challenge to show that disability is no barrier to adventure. 

Wed 12/6/2019 at 16:32 by Anonymous

It’s the one bit of kit you can’t go without. We asked resident shoe expert and Castle Shop stalwart Toby to give us his guide to buying climbing shoes… 

Fri 7/6/2019 at 17:03 by Gina Lawrence

It’s a hectic, exciting and busy world, the climbing comp circuit. And if you’re new to climbing – or just totally psyched for the first ever inclusion of climbing in the 2020 Olympics, and want to read up on how it got there – it can be pretty confusing trying to figure out what it all means. If that sounds like you, then this is the absolute beginner’s guide you’ve been looking for. 

Wed 5/6/2019 at 16:49 by Gina Lawrence

You may recognise Claudia. She’s been working at The Castle for about a year, either facilitating The Session or as a friendly voice on the end of the phone for our courses and bookings. But you probably don’t know that she’s also a talented multimedia artist, and that her art is what decorates the walls of the centre right now. We managed to get a few minutes with her to chat about art, climbing, and what it all means to her.

Mon 27/5/2019 at 16:25 by Gina Lawrence
Anoushe Husain

It’s almost here, and the anticipation is reaching fever pitch. The first ever Blokfest Paraclimbing Festival is happening at the Castle on Saturday 8th of June, and we asked competitor and co-founder of Paraclimbing London Anoushé Husain to share her thoughts in the run up to the big day. 
 

Pages