The Pinnacle Blog
Tips, guides and the best things to do in Northampton, from the team at The Pinnacle.
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22 October 2026
Christmas Gift Ideas for Climbers (and Would-Be Climbers)
Stuck on what to buy a climber this Christmas? Gift Cards, beginners courses, passes, memberships and RockeeZ kids club from The Pinnacle in Northampton.
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16 October 2026
UV Climbing Night at The Pinnacle
UV climbing, a live DJ, a drink and a hot dog. Saturday 21 November, doors 7pm, climbing 7:30pm to 9:30pm at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre. Tickets £19, on sale Friday 23 October.
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15 October 2026
Women's Climbing in Northampton: A Friendly Way to Start
Thinking about trying climbing? Our Ladies Social and Coaching Night is a relaxed, supportive evening for women to climb together. This month: Sunday 25 October.
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5 October 2026
A Christmas Party That Beats the Usual Work Meal Every Time
Planning the 2026 work Christmas do? Skip the usual restaurant and bring your team to The Pinnacle Climbing Centre for an instructor-led party, from £25pp.
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27 August 2026
October Half Term in Northampton: Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy
October half term Kids Camps at The Pinnacle, 26 to 30 October, 10am to 2pm, ages 6 to 16, £38 a day. Plus more indoor ideas for keeping kids busy.
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20 August 2026
Indoor Climbing Near Kettering, Wellingborough and Daventry
Looking for an indoor climbing wall near Kettering, Wellingborough or Daventry? The Pinnacle has two centres in Northampton, both a short drive away.
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13 August 2026
Corporate Team Building in Northampton
Looking for team building in Northampton? Climbing, caving and bouldering sessions from £21 per person, plus a conference room for up to 100 delegates.
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7 August 2026
Your Child Loved Holiday Club. What Next?
If your child caught the climbing bug at a holiday club, a weekly club is the next step. Here is how RockeeZ works, what ages it covers and how to try it.
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30 July 2026
Indoor Climbing for Beginners: What to Expect on Your First Visit
New to climbing? What to expect on your first visit to The Pinnacle in Northampton, from what to wear to taster sessions, inductions and beginners courses.
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23 July 2026
Kids' Birthday Party Ideas in Northampton
Planning a kids' birthday party in Northampton? See what a climbing party includes, which ages it suits, package options and how to book at The Pinnacle.
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16 July 2026
Things to Do in Northampton with Teenagers
Stuck for things to do in Northampton with teenagers? From bouldering and climbing to escape rooms and the outdoors, here are ideas for active, sociable days out.
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9 July 2026
Best Family Days Out in Northampton This Summer
Looking for family days out in Northampton this summer? From indoor climbing and bouldering to parks, museums and theme parks, here are the best ways to keep everyone entertained.
Read more →2 July 2026
Things to Do in Northampton This Weekend
Planning your weekend in Northampton? Here are the best things to do, from climbing and bouldering to markets, parks, shows and family days out.
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25 June 2026
The Best Things to Do in Northampton with Kids
Looking for family days out in Northampton? Here are the best things to do with kids, from climbing and bouldering to parks, museums and Clip 'n Climb.
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18 June 2026
Best Indoor Activities in Northampton When It Rains
Grey skies and dark evenings in Northampton? The best indoor activities for autumn and winter, from climbing and bouldering to museums, bowling and escape rooms.
Read more →11 June 2026
Things to Do in Northampton During the Summer Holidays
Six weeks to fill? Here are the best things to do in Northampton during the summer holidays, from climbing and bouldering to museums, parks and rainy-day backups.
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4 June 2026
Things to Do in Northampton When It's Too Hot Outside
Too hot for the park? Here are the best things to do in Northampton during a heatwave, from air-conditioned climbing and bouldering to museums, bowling and escape rooms.
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22 March 2026
Winter Bouldering League: The Final Results
The third and final round of the Winter Bouldering League has finished. Here are the full results across all categories: Men's, Women's, 40+ and Under 16.
Read more →6 March 2026
Winter League Round 2 Results!
Round 2 of the Winter Bouldering League is complete and Round 3 is now underway. Check the current standings across all categories before the final round closes.
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4 February 2026
Winter League Round 1 Results!
Round 1 of the Winter Bouldering League is officially wrapped and Round 2 is already underway. Here's how the leaderboard stands going into the second round.
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25 November 2025
Rockeez Open Day: Try Our Kids Bouldering Club for Free
On Saturday 6th December, we're inviting children aged 7 to 14 for a free Rockeez taster session. There are only 8 spaces per session, so book early.
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12 November 2025
Winter Bouldering League: Join the Challenge
Our first Winter Bouldering League starts on 28 November at The Pinnacle Bouldering Centre. 25 fresh climbs, three rounds, prizes throughout. Score cards just £5.
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31 August 2024
Exciting News: A Brand New Bouldering Centre is Coming!
We're thrilled to announce a brand-new Bouldering Centre at Weston Favell Shopping Centre in Northampton, with 850m² of dedicated bouldering space.
Read more →8 February 2024
School GCSE PE at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre
The Pinnacle Climbing Centre offers GCSE PE programmes for school groups, with qualified instructors trained in exam specifications. Feedback from Bishop Stopford School.
Read more →9 February 2023
Holds, Volumes and Route Setting
With a SEMLEP Grant exceeding £20,000, we've invested in new holds and volumes from top manufacturers and brought in professional route setters to create exciting new challenges.
Read more →9 February 2023
Heating, PIR Sensors and Solar Panels
We're having proper heating fitted in the bouldering and climbing areas, plus energy-saving PIR sensors, and there's solar panel news coming soon.
Read more →22 October 2026
Christmas Gift Ideas for Climbers (and Would-Be Climbers)
Stuck on what to buy a climber this Christmas? Gift Cards, beginners courses, passes, memberships and RockeeZ kids club from The Pinnacle in Northampton.
Read more →16 October 2026
UV Climbing Night at The Pinnacle
UV climbing, a live DJ, a drink and a hot dog. Saturday 21 November, doors 7pm, climbing 7:30pm to 9:30pm at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre. Tickets £19, on sale Friday 23 October.
Read more →15 October 2026
Women's Climbing in Northampton: A Friendly Way to Start
Thinking about trying climbing? Our Ladies Social and Coaching Night is a relaxed, supportive evening for women to climb together. This month: Sunday 25 October.
Read more →5 October 2026
A Christmas Party That Beats the Usual Work Meal Every Time
Planning the 2026 work Christmas do? Skip the usual restaurant and bring your team to The Pinnacle Climbing Centre for an instructor-led party, from £25pp.
Read more →27 August 2026
October Half Term in Northampton: Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy
October half term Kids Camps at The Pinnacle, 26 to 30 October, 10am to 2pm, ages 6 to 16, £38 a day. Plus more indoor ideas for keeping kids busy.
Read more →20 August 2026
Indoor Climbing Near Kettering, Wellingborough and Daventry
Looking for an indoor climbing wall near Kettering, Wellingborough or Daventry? The Pinnacle has two centres in Northampton, both a short drive away.
Read more →13 August 2026
Corporate Team Building in Northampton
Looking for team building in Northampton? Climbing, caving and bouldering sessions from £21 per person, plus a conference room for up to 100 delegates.
Read more →7 August 2026
Your Child Loved Holiday Club. What Next?
If your child caught the climbing bug at a holiday club, a weekly club is the next step. Here is how RockeeZ works, what ages it covers and how to try it.
Read more →30 July 2026
Indoor Climbing for Beginners: What to Expect on Your First Visit
New to climbing? What to expect on your first visit to The Pinnacle in Northampton, from what to wear to taster sessions, inductions and beginners courses.
Read more →23 July 2026
Kids' Birthday Party Ideas in Northampton
Planning a kids' birthday party in Northampton? See what a climbing party includes, which ages it suits, package options and how to book at The Pinnacle.
Read more →16 July 2026
Things to Do in Northampton with Teenagers
Stuck for things to do in Northampton with teenagers? From bouldering and climbing to escape rooms and the outdoors, here are ideas for active, sociable days out.
Read more →9 July 2026
Best Family Days Out in Northampton This Summer
Looking for family days out in Northampton this summer? From indoor climbing and bouldering to parks, museums and theme parks, here are the best ways to keep everyone entertained.
Read more →2 July 2026
Things to Do in Northampton This Weekend
Planning your weekend in Northampton? Here are the best things to do, from climbing and bouldering to markets, parks, shows and family days out.
Read more →25 June 2026
The Best Things to Do in Northampton with Kids
Looking for family days out in Northampton? Here are the best things to do with kids, from climbing and bouldering to parks, museums and Clip 'n Climb.
Read more →18 June 2026
Best Indoor Activities in Northampton When It Rains
Grey skies and dark evenings in Northampton? The best indoor activities for autumn and winter, from climbing and bouldering to museums, bowling and escape rooms.
Read more →11 June 2026
Things to Do in Northampton During the Summer Holidays
Six weeks to fill? Here are the best things to do in Northampton during the summer holidays, from climbing and bouldering to museums, parks and rainy-day backups.
Read more →4 June 2026
Things to Do in Northampton When It's Too Hot Outside
Too hot for the park? Here are the best things to do in Northampton during a heatwave, from air-conditioned climbing and bouldering to museums, bowling and escape rooms.
Read more →22 March 2026
Winter Bouldering League: The Final Results
The third and final round of the Winter Bouldering League has finished. Here are the full results across all categories: Men's, Women's, 40+ and Under 16.
Read more →6 March 2026
Winter League Round 2 Results!
Round 2 of the Winter Bouldering League is complete and Round 3 is now underway. Check the current standings across all categories before the final round closes.
Read more →4 February 2026
Winter League Round 1 Results!
Round 1 of the Winter Bouldering League is officially wrapped and Round 2 is already underway. Here's how the leaderboard stands going into the second round.
Read more →25 November 2025
Rockeez Open Day: Try Our Kids Bouldering Club for Free
On Saturday 6th December, we're inviting children aged 7 to 14 for a free Rockeez taster session. There are only 8 spaces per session, so book early.
Read more →12 November 2025
Winter Bouldering League: Join the Challenge
Our first Winter Bouldering League starts on 28 November at The Pinnacle Bouldering Centre. 25 fresh climbs, three rounds, prizes throughout. Score cards just £5.
Read more →31 August 2024
Exciting News: A Brand New Bouldering Centre is Coming!
We're thrilled to announce a brand-new Bouldering Centre at Weston Favell Shopping Centre in Northampton, with 850m² of dedicated bouldering space.
Read more →8 February 2024
School GCSE PE at The Pinnacle Climbing Centre
The Pinnacle Climbing Centre offers GCSE PE programmes for school groups, with qualified instructors trained in exam specifications. Feedback from Bishop Stopford School.
Read more →9 February 2023
Holds, Volumes and Route Setting
With a SEMLEP Grant exceeding £20,000, we've invested in new holds and volumes from top manufacturers and brought in professional route setters to create exciting new challenges.
Read more →9 February 2023
Heating, PIR Sensors and Solar Panels
We're having proper heating fitted in the bouldering and climbing areas, plus energy-saving PIR sensors, and there's solar panel news coming soon.
Read more →