Spectacular 'Summit Up' centre set for August opening
Date published: 12 May 2021
The 1,850m² purpose built 'Summit Up' centre in the heart of Oldham will house an array of climbing facilities
Oldham’s newest family climbing centre is now due to open August, 2021.
The 1,850m² purpose built 'Summit Up' centre in the heart of Oldham will house an array of climbing facilities and is suitable for all the family.
Summit Up Climbing features the North of England’s highest and largest Clip ’n Climb, as well as rope climbing and bouldering facilities for novice to advanced climbers.
The Clip ’n Climb will feature 35 exciting challenges including fan favourite the adrenaline jumping Leap of Faith, the signature Stairway to Heaven and a thrilling 10m vertical drop slide.
There will also be two ValoClimb walls that use the ‘worlds first’ interactive gaming technology, combining great physical exercise and gaming experience.
Summit Up offers everyone a taste of rock climbing in a fun, safe environment and no previous climbing experience and no specific climbing equipment is required.
There’s even a soft play area to keep the smaller children entertained and a viewing gallery in the South Ridge Cafe.
Party packages for Clip ’n Climb, rope and bouldering and soft play will be available, along with climbing for fitness and after school classes.
Summit Up Climbing is being built by the Stoller Charitable Trust.
Oldham businessman Sir Norman Stoller founded the Trust in the 1980s.
It has donated millions of pounds to good causes, in particular supporting disadvantaged children from the Oldham area.
Sir Norman said: "While we are a ‘for profit’ business, Summit Up is the trading subsidiary of The Stoller Charitable Trust whose purpose has been to provide opportunities to raise aspirations, support Oldham’s young people to reach the height of their ability and provide a helping hand when it is most needed.
"All of the Summit Up distributable profits will go directly to charity.
"It is our hope that Summit Up will connect the community and create a lasting social venue in Oldham.”
Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something going on in and around Oldham? Let us know by emailing news@oldham-chronicle.co.uk , calling our Oldham-based newsroom on 0161 633 2121 , tweeting us @oldhamchronicle or messaging us through our Facebook page. All contact will be treated in confidence.
