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How to support The Hangar during lockdown
We have once again been forced to close our doors due to coronavirus and have frozen all of our memberships, so that nobody will pay another penny to The Hangar until they feel safe and comfortable to return, post-lockdown. But we have been overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of our members. Here's how some of our members are choosing to support the Hangar. We know this won't be for everyone, but we have to give those who wish to help the chance to do so.
Hangar Liverpool and Plymouth forced to close due to COVID-19
The Climbing Hangar has once again been forced to close due to government guidance on Covid-19. We cannot confirm a reopening date at this time. All pre-booked sessions and classes have been cancelled and every customer who has already paid for a session will receive a refund. All memberships will be frozen, and members won’t pay another penny until they return to the wall.
Price updates for 2021
The Climbing Hangar will increase the cost of climbing sessions and monthly memberships on 1 January 2021. Find out more, right here.
Xmas Opening Hours
Beat the bloat, this festive season, with a Christmas climb or two. Here are our holiday opening times by site:
Mind Games: Overcoming setbacks (climbing in lockdown)
At the turn of the year, pro climber Alex Waterhouse was looking forward to his debut on the IFSC circuit. Then 2020 happened and the season was cancelled. Alex discusses lockdown from the perspective of a pro athlete, from letting go of a long-held dream to rediscovering his motivation to train hard, despite many setbacks.
Coronavirus update: Liverpool, London and Plymouth to close
In accordance with national lockdown measures in England, our venues in Liverpool, London and Plymouth will be closed from Thursday 5 November 2020, for a minimum of one month. Once again memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more.
I ran 19 5k’s in a day: here’s why… and how
Pete Richards ran a 5k on the hour, every hour, for as long as he possibly could, to raise money for charity. Here’s Pete in his own words to explain why, and how, he did it.
Coronavirus update: TCH Swansea to close temporarily
Following today’s announcement of a nationwide ‘Fire Break Lockdown’ by the Welsh government, The Climbing Hangar Swansea will close from 23 October 2020 for 17 days with an estimated reopening date of 9 November 2020, although this date will remain under review. All memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more.
Hangar Liverpool sites to close
Due to the categorisation of Liverpool as "high risk" in the government's new three tier lockdown structure, The Climbing Hangar Liverpool Sandhills and Liverpool Matchworks will close from Wednesday 14 October 2020. All memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more...
Artist Spotlight: Dan O'Dempsey at Hangar Matchworks
When Ged wanted something to adorn the walls of his newest venue, Hangar Liverpool Matchworks, he turned to Dan O'Dempsey, who in turn took inspiration from one of the homes of UK climbing. Learn more about the Matchworks murals in Dan's own words.