Beacon Climbing Centre
Beacon Climbing Centre
Beacon Climbing Centre
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Rain or shine, come and climb! Beacon Climbing Centre is an exciting all weather venue, with fun activities suitable for the whole family. It's great fun for kids and the perfect antidote to boring gym regimes for adults! Conquer our high roped walls for an unbeatable sense of achievement, experience the freedom of climbing without using a rope in our low level bouldering areas or try something that's entirely off-the-wall: CrazyClimb featuring a series of wacky climbing challenges! No previous experience is required and anyone can have a go. Spectators can watch for free, there is an awesome café on site, and free WiFi is available throughout the centre.
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Rob J
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Business
It has been a very wet day today here in Eryri and so I took two clients to the Beacon for the morning as part of a learn to lead climbing course. The Beacon has always been fantastic and the new addition of The Upper Tier is a brilliant resource for instructors and new climbers. Thanks very much for your hospitality and great coffee too.
Written 19 September 2023
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Glenn F
Manchester, UK8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Really spacious, lots of climbing walls, kids loved it, nice little cafe, an ideal activity on a wet holiday day. Recommended.
Written 31 August 2023
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paul v
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Excellent service in the cafe from Alys. Nice atmosphere and good climbing. The routes were well varied.
Written 24 April 2023
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Ani B
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Rhai aelodau o'r staff braidd yn wrth-Gymreig.
The kids always really enjoy a Crazy Climb session here, but the staff can be a bit hit and miss. Some kind enthusiastic with feedback, others monosyllabic and seem to want to be anywhere but there!
Would also expect a climbing centre in a Welsh town with one of the highest concentration of Welsh speakers to be supportive of the Welsh language, but some members of staff have been rude when spoken to in Welsh first - especially the cafe staff. If these issues were sorted it would be 5 star review.
The kids always really enjoy a Crazy Climb session here, but the staff can be a bit hit and miss. Some kind enthusiastic with feedback, others monosyllabic and seem to want to be anywhere but there!
Would also expect a climbing centre in a Welsh town with one of the highest concentration of Welsh speakers to be supportive of the Welsh language, but some members of staff have been rude when spoken to in Welsh first - especially the cafe staff. If these issues were sorted it would be 5 star review.
Written 11 April 2023
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Dafydd Eilir D
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
Been doing bouldring at beacon for the past 3 months, always chill vibes. Changes bouldring routes every month to keep things fresh and staff is always friendly and accommodating
Written 14 January 2023
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Hairy T
70 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Expensive. Good for climbing but avoid weekends. Sadly the popularity of crazy climb brings families who cant control their kids into the climbing room. Before you know it the kids are in the bouldering area and running under you. This is also true for the instructors who take the kids - seem to have little to zero control of kids running around. Outside of kids the it’s pretty solid place, seem to ochange routes regularly. Only place that i know thqt doesn’t discount for local NHS workers or mountain rescue folk.§
Written 26 December 2022
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Geraldine W
Bangor, UK26 contributions
Oct 2022
My nine year old granddaughter had a brilliant time. This was her first time climbing and her instructor was excellent- great having a one to one session. She says she wants to go every time she comes to visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Written 28 October 2022
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ElMd72
United Kingdom22 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Here to see my wife’s nephews climb. My wife and I are both disabled. We had to climb a difficult staircase to access the cafe. There were further stairs and no seating at the viewing area to see them. No disabled parking spaces either. A thumbs down from me. Im sure that if you are able bodied it’s fine and a great place. On the plus the cafe is good
Written 26 July 2022
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Will
Northampton, UK9 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We took our youth group here for the first time. The climbing walls are brilliant for all abilities, but honestly the staff were incredible and they made it such an amazing experience for all the young people. Everyone had a great time and came away proud. Staff so friendly, kind, supportive, and just brilliant. 10/10. Definitely coming back when we next go to Wales!!
Written 25 July 2022
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Vince J
Newcastle Emlyn, UK24 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We did a family session with our two girls (8 & 13). The tuition and guidance from Jess was first class. Everyone felt fully briefed and safe and the kids were encouraged to do more challenging routes whilst also positively encouraging their efforts. A fantastic holiday experience.
Written 5 June 2022
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Hi Jenny here have 2 grandchildren coming over Saturday 1 is 11years old 1 is 6 years old do I need to book and how much does it cost! Cheers
The Beacon Team
Caernarfon, UK1 contribution
Hi Jenny, I would recommend CrazyClimb for your grandchildren. They will get to try over 15 different wacky climbing challenges and no training is required so they will get a full hour of climbing fun. Prices are £13 per person at off-peak times and £18 per person at peak times. Email or phone the centre if you need any further information. You can also check current availability and book on the website.
I note there is a 'chic', only female session on Mondays. Can I suggest, in the interests of gender equality hat you have a Bloke's session too. While we are at it since you are operating in a strong Welsh speaking area why not a Welsh language only session too. The point is pandering to demographics you exclude other groups which is discrimination. What is your point in having a female only session?
The Beacon Team
Caernarfon, UK1 contribution
Hello Keith,
National studies have shown, and continue to show, that men play more sport than women. This fact is also backed up by analysis of our own participation data at Beacon Climbing Centre.
We want to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy climbing regardless of gender, age or ability and we feel that investing in women’s participation can play an important role in developing a cycle of positive engagement with physical activity.
To answer your question: An awareness of the motives and barriers for women’s participation has been the starting point for our policies to increase female participation. Our female only sessions aim to provide a comfortable, encouraging and sociable atmosphere that contributes to a positive spiral of higher participation and leads to healthier and happier individuals.
Group participation sessions, whether gender or language based are often peer driven (as has been the case with our female only sessions) and we absolutely welcome your contribution, should you decide to organise specific gender or language based sessions.
Regarding your accusation of discrimination on our part, please note that providing a special club or arrangement for a particular group of people or for a particular reason doesn't discriminate against others, unless they are disadvantaged as a result.
Best regards
The Beacon team
How suitable is beacon for adults. Thinking of going for a friend's birthday, would be 4-8 of us all ages around 30.
The Beacon Team
Caernarfon, UK1 contribution
Hi Mike, Beacon would be an awesome experience for a group of adults. It's a really engaging and sociable activity tailored to the abilities of each individual within the group, making it perfect as a group experieince. I would recommend contacting us and booking a Group Taster. This would be a private introductory session at £95/group for 4-7 people or £13/peron for 8+ people. We hope to see you here soon!
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- Beacon Climbing Centre is open:
- Mon - Wed 10:00 - 22:00
- Thu - Thu 08:00 - 22:00
- Fri - Fri 10:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun 10:00 - 20:00
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