Looking for fun things to do with the kids this October half term? We've got plenty happening at Summit Up Climbing in Oldham!
From our exciting Clip 'n Climb challenges and Mini Mountaineers sessions to family climbing, soft play and Halloween fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Take on 35 exciting climbing challenges at one of the biggest Clip 'n Climb centres in the North West!
Perfect for children aged 4 and above, teenagers and adults, Clip 'n Climb is a brilliant way to get active, have fun and try something different together.
Suitable for ages 4+
Prices from just £13.50 per person
Discounted family tickets available for families of 3, 4 and 5
Sessions are every day:
Week commencing 19th October at from 11am - 7pm
Week commencing 26th October at 10.30am - 7pm
Our Mini Mountaineers sessions are specially designed for children aged 2–4 years, giving little ones the chance to explore climbing in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
With colourful climbing challenges and plenty of encouragement from our instructors, it's a great way to build confidence, coordination and independence.
Sessions are every morning:
Week commencing 19th October at 10am.
Week commencing 26th October at 9.30am
Suitable for ages 2–4
£12 per child
Soft play included
We're finishing half term with a special Halloween celebration!
Join us on Saturday 31st October for a day of spooky climbing, fancy dress and prizes.
Fancy dress encouraged
Prizes to be won during every session
Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and enjoy some frightfully good climbing fun!
We're delighted to be offering FREE Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions at Summit Up Climbing this October half term!
Our HAF sessions are packed with fun, climbing adventures and exciting activities, giving children the chance to get active, make new friends and enjoy something different during the school holidays.
Each session includes:
Fun games and group activities
Clip 'n Climb challenges
A hot meal and healthy snacks
Activities promoting confidence, teamwork and wellbeing
Support from our friendly, experienced instructors
Session times: 9am – 1pm
Ages: 6–10 years
Cost: Completely FREE for eligible children
These sessions are available to eligible children living in Oldham who have a valid HAF booking code.
Are you ages between 7 and 10? Why not join us at Summit Up Climbing this October half term for one of our Junior Summiteers Taster Sessions!
For just £13 per child, they'll enjoy 1.5 hours of climbing with our qualified instructors, learning new skills, building confidence and having loads of fun!
It's also the perfect chance to try out our popular Summiteers Clubs without committing to a full term!
Friday 30th October – 4.30pm
Saturday 31st October – 10.30am
Keep crushing it over the holidays with our holiday drop in sessions!
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours at Summit Up
Sunday 13th December – Closing early at 6pm for our staff Christmas party.
Christmas Eve – Open 10am–4pm
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
New Year's Eve – Open 10am–4pm
New Year's Day – Closed
December 2026 – March 2027
The Summit Up Winter Boulder League is back, bringing you fresh boulder problems, monthly challenges and the chance to battle your way up the leaderboard!
Each round brings a new set of problems to tackle, giving you the chance to test your strength, technique and problem-solving skills against other climbers.
Ready to put your climbing to the test this winter?
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th November 2026
Three days. A completely fresh set of boulders. One big competition!
We're stripping our entire bouldering area and setting a brand-new range of competition problems to put your climbing to the test. Expect challenging moves, tricky sequences and plenty of opportunities to push your limits, rack up points and climb your way up the leaderboard!