Events, News & Articles

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What's on

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Watch Live Sports at the Font!
July 1, 2024
PASSED
Check out what we're showing on the big screen over the summer! From The IFSC Climbing World Cup to the Tennis!
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Pub Quiz!
April 25, 2024
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Its the return of the classic Font Pub Quiz! Join us for an evening of laughs, craft beers, fine wines, and good times!
Wandsworth
Fontfest 2024
April 13, 2024
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Our annual community event! BIG Qualis & Finals with multiple categories, food traders, local beers, games and more!
Wandsworth
Setting Workshop
April 3, 2024
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Join Matt VC and Imi Bagnall-Smith as they share their years of setting experience in this interactive workshop!
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The Font X Crimp and the Goodlife Climbing trip!
February 6, 2024
PASSED
6th -13th Sept 2023 – Join us for a bouldering and climbing trip in the beautiful island of Sardinia!
Wandsworth
Fontfest 2024
April 13, 2024
PASSED
Our annual community event! BIG Qualis & Finals with multiple categories, food traders, local beers, games and more!
Wandsworth
Setting Workshop
April 3, 2024
PASSED
Join Matt VC and Imi Bagnall-Smith as they share their years of setting experience in this interactive workshop!
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latest news

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Outdoor bouldering in London
Exploring Climbing Gems in London! The granite boulders of Shoreditch park and Mabley Green!
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Fontainebleau and sandstone climbing etiquette
Fontainebleau bouldering: Preserve nature, respect rock & climbers. Uphold ethics for sustainable climbing.
Wandsworth
Monthly Pop-Up BBQ with Pirate Burger
Indulge in our monthly BBQs with Pirate Burger at Font Wandsworth – Check out below to not miss out!
Wandsworth
Font Fest 2024
Thanks for coming to Font Fest 2024 Check out our full write-up below! More events coming to you this summer!
Wandsworth
Updated Wandsworth Opening Hours
We're making a small tweak to our opening times at our Wandsworth location! Please read!
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Student Deals! Term Time Membership + Off-Peak entries
Juicy student deals! From term-time memberships to single day passes! Check out below and start saving!
Borough
Route Setting Schedule – Borough
Enjoy a freshly set climbing wall from the best route setters, every Tuesday. Here's Borough's latest schedule.
Wandsworth
Route Setting Schedule – Wandsworth
Fresh blocs from the best route setters, every Wednesday. Here's the latest schedule for The Font Wandsworth.

Articles

Routesetting: Creating the boulder problems
Ever wondered how the boulders magically appear on the climbing wall? The answer is routesetting.
Exercising Throughout the Menstrual Cycle
If you are someone who menstruates, then it is likely you have had training or climbing days impacted as a result.
Understanding and Reducing Climbing Related Injuries
Injuries in sports are amongst the most common topics amongst its people, and climbing is no exception.