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Just seen Parthian have sold Harrogate climbing wall…good luck to all the staff effected..

Be interested to see how it evolves under the new owners….

I’ve fairly recently started using the Harrogate wall after a decent period of time off climbing. In my opinion it’s a really decent small wall with some good routes, a friendly atmosphere and usually cracking music. Staff are always really helpful. Membership (especially with kids added) is very reasonable.
 

Hope it doesn’t change too much, especially as it already takes me 35mins to get there despite being my closest wall. Good luck to all staff involved and to the new owners!

wonder if they will honour the passes i have ?

On their facebook post, they said they will be honouring all passes, bookings etc, aiming for as seamless a transition as possible. 

Do we know who bought the wall?

Oh, all the info is here: https://parthianclimbing.com/harrogate-announcement/

I wonder why they sold...

Yes was wondering the same.

The usual, one would imagine? Not making enough money 

Might be more to do with building rent going up, energy costs etc 

It’s been bought by two ex employees who already run a successful Adventure experience  brand/company, live for today.  so there are multiple angles beyond the commercial ones, although no doubt that must’ve been a main driver. Good luck to all involved 

Parthian are more focused on developing in the South, so Harrogate was likely bit of a burden on them, being so far away and hard to manage from down there. Probably makes a bit less money than a London gym too lol

This guy knows what he's on about I reckon 

Harrogate Wall seemed a bit sad last time I was there. I felt it needed a spring clean. Now I know why. Since Leeds Wall (Depot) reopened, a lot of the oldies from West Yorks started going there instead; nearer for them and it's a great wall.

I'm hoping the new owners will keep Harrogate going as a proper climbing gym, especially as it's my nearest. I've always thought the routes were good and pretty good value.

Indeed, needs some love and a lot more resetting.. good luck to all involved.

Covered here:

https://thestrayferret.co.uk/live-for-today-buys-harrogate-climbing-wall/

Hey Graham, Exciting times ay. Great to see so many positive comments on here, looking forward for what is to come!!

Please Contact us if youve got any queries at climbing@live-for-today.com

Sam Waterhouse Spence

Centre Manager

Good luck Sam! All the best and hope

it goes well!

Hey, We will be honoring all Punches and Bookings

thanks Sa and  good luck its always been a good wall, hoping you can make it great