YOUNGSTERS can test their climbing ability on a 25ft high wall.

The Rock-iT Climbing Wall will return to the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham on Saturday and Sunday.

The wall, which has 200 hand and foot holds offering various routes to the top, has proved a popular attraction in the past.

"This isn't the first time we've invited Rock-iT to the Prince Bishops," said centre manager Richard Toynbee.

"It proved such a hit with our customers that I was very keen to have it back and now we've managed to secure it for one weekend only.

"As it's the Easter holidays, we're more than happy to provide an exciting activity for the kids while they're off school. It's a pretty long way up mind, so you won't be seeing me up there."

Wall owner Paul Beadle said: "Safety on the wall is paramount. It's an amazing sight when you first see it, but it can be quite nerve-wracking, so we like to emphasise that it's perfectly safe, with the latest climbing equipment and fully qualified instructors.''