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CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES
WEDNESDAY 24th DECEMBER   CLOSED  THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER  CLOSED  FRIDAY 26th DECEMBER  CLOSED  SATURDAY 27th DECEMBER  10am - 7pm ...
DAVE GRAHAM LECTURE TOUR
Pro climber Dave Graham known for his phenomenal bouldering ability and finger strength comes to DCC in October.  As seen in many of the Dosage DVD series Dave is a world class climber and...
DURHAM CLIMBING CENTRE BECOMES A PROVIDER FOR 'GET OUT THERE'!
Durham Climbing Centre has recently become a provider for a brand new website launched for young people in County Durham.  Any young person can log on and view different activities all around...
FREELANCE INSTRUCTORS!
Durham Climbing Centre are always on the lookout for qualified, enthusiatic and reliable staff.  Please send C.V. to info@durhamclimbingcentre.co.uk
GUEST SETTER CONFIRMED
Ben Meeks has been confirmed as the guest route setter.  He joins Ian Vickers and Jamie Cassidy when they reset all the problems in the advanced area.  Ben is a member of the British...
HOLDZ MATTING
Holdz did an excellent job with the matting for us providing us with a neutral grey in the main arena and a fuschia pink to liven up the 'tunnel'. A brand new black mat will be installed on Friday...
JULY ROUTE SET
DCC will be changing the routes in time for the competition on 5th & 6th July.  Route Setters confirmed are Ian Vickers, Jason Pickles and Jamie Cassidy.  The centre will close early...
MORE PROBLEMS!!
Even more problems of all abilities will be added to the advanced area on Friday!
NEW PHOTOS ADDED!
Check out the photo gallery for more pictures of 'building the wall'.
NOVEMBER ROUTE SET
The centre will be closed for one day on Thursday 20th November for route setting.  The advanced area will be reset - route setters confirmed are Ian Vickers, Jamie Cassidy and Ben Meeks.
OVER 50 NEW PROBLEMS V0 - V4!
The Junior Climbing walls have been completely reset in time for the Christmas Break.  Over 50 new problems have been added ranging from V0 – V4 in difficulty.  Easier problems and a...
QUALITY ARETE AT DURHAM CLIMBING CENTRE
Read more in Steve Robert's Scarpa Blog... http://www.scarpa.co.uk/team/blogs.asp?TeamID=33
ROUND 1 DCC BOULDERING COMPETITION SERIES 2009
DCC BOULDERING COMPETITION SERIES 2009 DCC hosts its first competition series on:   Friday 9th January 2009 5.30pm - 9.30pm   Problems will be set by our usual setters Ian...
ROUTE SETTERS CONFIRMED
Ian Vickers- arguably the best route setter in the world.  Say no more... British Climbing Champion and Director of Blackburn's BoulderUK British Indoor Climbing Championship winner...
SECOND CHANCE FOR REEL ROCK!!
The third annual Reel Rock Film Tour featuring climbers from the hit DVD series Dosage comes to DCC for a second showing on Sunday November 23rd 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Price: £5 on the...
SEPTEMBER ROUTE SET
Routes will be reset in early September. Setters confirmed are Ian Vickers and Jamie Cassidy plus guest setter tbc.  Early Close Tuesday 2nd September 6pm / Closed Wednesday / Closed Thursday /...
TEXTURED PAINT
The climbing surface at Durham Climbing Centre was developed and applied by BleauStone, who also provided the first batch of holds for us. The textured effect simulates the rough texture of actual...