News and events

Upcoming events and latest news from The Lock Climbing Wall

All the latest exciting news and events from The Lock Climbing Wall.

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Stripping and Setting

We regularly strip and reset our blocs and routes, as well as replacing ropes, hardware and servicing Auto-belays.  Find out more about our stripping and setting timetables here including details of guest route setters.

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Special Events

From member ‘Lock-ins’ and visiting special guest speakers to our regular Bouldering leagues, read all about our special events.

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Updates from the Lock Team

Squad news, plus updates on opening hours and new developments at The Lock.

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The Lock news archive

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Winter climbing aggregate comp

21/11/2022
Essex Outdoors HQ

Our winter climbing aggregate competition – lead climbing, top roping, bouldering. Prizes for top 3 climbers in each categories

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Temporary closure of Lock Climbing wall for improvements

30/03/2022
Essex Outdoors HQ

Details of the temporary closure of The Lock Climbing wall during spring 2022 during improvement works

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Lock CLimbing wall announces closure due to COVID-19 threat

20/03/2020
Essex Outdoors HQ

Information for Lock customers about covid-19 coronavirus

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Lock Climbing wall Covid-19 Coroanavirus updatelo

16/03/2020
Essex Outdoors HQ

Information for Lock customers about covid-19 coronavirus

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Coffee Climb

04/10/2019
Matt Gates

#coffeeclimb starts again today for the winter