Venue Description

Essex’s Premier Indoor Climbing Centre, with routes up to 14m, lead climbing, top roping, bouldering, instruction, café & shop. Whether you are a seasoned climber or a newcomer looking to try the sport, The Lock provides quality climbing experiences for all abilities, from age 8 and upwards. We are open to the general public including members and their guests throughout the year. We run a variety of climbing courses at all levels as well hosting a number of climbing clubs for both young people and adults. Following our recent renovation we offer a warm, comfortable and friendly environment in which to enjoy climbing all year-round. At only 2 minutes’ walk from Harlow Town Station and close to the A414 we’re really easy to access.

Accessibility

The centre has a standard lift to the first floor (café and shop) and third floor (climbing wall). All doors are wheelchair accessible. There are two unisex accessible changing areas/ cubicles with separate male and female wheelchair accessible toilets.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.essexoutdoors.com/facilities_for_the_disabled.php

Awards List

Quality Badge (Learning Outside the Classroom), Adventure Mark, AALA

Toilets

There are two unisex accessible changing areas/ cubicles with separate male and female wheelchair accessible toilets.

Staff

Our staff have received disability awareness training and have a wide range of experience of working with those with a disability.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

An exercise area for assistance dogs can be arranged.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls and toileting areas for assistance dogs can be arranged.