One of Portsmouth’s most popular family attractions is back! Clip ‘N Climb at Mountbatten Leisure Centre officially reopens on Saturday 21 June 2025, just in time to kick-start a summer of fun, fitness, and high-flying adventure.
After a temporary closure for essential building improvements carried out by Portsmouth Cirty Council, the fun-filled climbing facility is ready to welcome families, schools, and thrill-seekers of all ages.
With seven thrilling climbing walls, this colourful vertical playground is perfect for young people aged 4+. Perfect for beginners, the Hexed, Amazing, and Detonator walls will help you build your upper strength and ease yourself into climbing. Up for the challenge? Scramble up the Alien, Lightning Crack, Dry Ice, and Jungle Vine walls
An exclusive offer is also available for the first 50 bookings made across Clip ‘N Climb’s opening weekend (T&Cs apply)*.
Matt Low, Portsmouth Cluster Manager for BH Live, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to reopen Clip ‘N Climb to the local community. It’s an energetic, confidence-building activity that keeps kids moving, smiling, and active. It’s also a fantastic way for families to have fun together while trying something new.”
New for 2025: Bigger Parties, More Fun!
To celebrate the reopening, BH Live Active has launched exciting new party packages at Clip ‘N Climb. Party packages are also available at other local attractions like Exploria, AquaDash, and Ninjair. Ideal for birthdays and group celebrations, catering and exclusive hire options are available.
Everything can be viewed and booked in just a few clicks on the BH Live Active Kids Parties website – bhliveactive.org.uk/active-parties.
Great Value for Families
Clip ‘N Climb sessions are just £8.50 per person and include a safety briefing and harness fitting plus 50 minutes of climbing. BH Live Active Junior members can also access selected sessions at no extra cost. Sessions are bookable up to two weeks in advance at bhliveactive.org.uk/clip-n-climb.
The centre is easily accessible, with free customer parking available for up to four hours, including Blue Badge spaces. Additional parking charges apply for longer stays.
The reopening follows vital maintenance work carried out by Portsmouth City Council as part of a major £6.6 million roof replacement project, set to be completed this month. This project is part of £26million package of investment in sports facilities that the council has committed to in the coming years.
Cllr Lee Hunt, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Leisure and Sport at Portsmouth City Council said:
“The physical and mental wellbeing of our residents is of paramount importance to us, which is why investing in our sports facilities is so vital. I’m delighted that Clip ‘N Climb at the Mountbatten Centre can now reopen following the recent renovation. This work means the facility can now be enjoyed for many more years to come.
“We have more exciting developments planned in the coming years, all aimed at securing a sustainable future for sport and leisure in Portsmouth.”
More information about the Mountbatten Leisure Centre, including opening times and facilities, can be found online at bhliveactive.org.uk/mountbatten.
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Notes to Editors:
*Enter CLIMB20 discount code at checkout to redeem 20% off your booking – to book and find out more information, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/clip-n-climb. Offer valid only for first 50 bookings made for Clip ‘N Climb sessions on Saturday 21 June 2025 – Sunday 22 June 2025.
For more information about BH Live please contact:
Daisy Saunders, PR & Communications Executive
E: press.office@bhlive.org.uk
About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Mountbatten Leisure Centre
Owned by Portsmouth City Council and operated in partnership with registered charity and social enterprise BH Live, Mountbatten Leisure Centre is Portsmouth’s flagship leisure and event venue.
Located in the heart of Hilsea, Mountbatten is located just a short distance from Portsmouth’s city centre. Its large well-equipped gym, accessible by lift, has multiple zones with something to suit every activity preference and level of fitness. Dedicated training areas have lots of cardio kit to choose from, free weights, functional fitness spaces and more.
With health and wellbeing professionals on hand, there is also an exercise referral team to offer guidance and support if recovering from an illness, injury or long term health condition. Group exercise classes run seven days a week and include Les Mills™ BodyPump, BodyCombat, Sprint, Grit, Group Cycle, Bootcamp, Shapes, yoga, Pilates, aqua, group cycle, circuits, and more.
There is a 50 metre swimming pool (divided into two) with regular public swimming sessions, lane swimming, pool-based classes and lessons. There is also a smaller teaching pool for little ones and lessons. Mountbatten is home to AquaDash – a large pool inflatable course – great fun for young people, team building away days, and parties. Spa facilities include a sauna, spa bath and steam room.
Mountbatten offers a broad health and wellbeing programme which focuses on helping people with long-term conditions to stay active and build their confidence in one one-on-one or group settings
Mountbatten is also home to a Clip ‘N Climb leisure attraction and an eight-court sports hall where multi-sport activities and events are held throughout the year in partnership with local clubs and schools. An outdoor velodrome and athletics track hosts regular training, events and competitions throughout the year.
Open to members and non-members a Terrace Café has free customer WiFi and a children’s soft play facility. Here you can buy all sorts of snacks, meals and drinks.
From August 2024, ANPR will be in operation. There is free customer parking for up to four hours seven days a week with accessible spaces for Blue Badge holders. Charges apply for longer stays – see car park signage for details.
Find out more at bhliveactive.org.uk/mountbatten
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