Never climbed before?
A guided, friendly first session with an instructor. You’ll learn the basics properly, get to grips with the equipment and leave knowing exactly what to do next time.
Two ways to start
Both sessions include admission and the equipment you need, so the price you see is the price you pay. Instructors adapt to your pace, your questions and your confidence.
£22per person · 90 minutes · ages 8+
The easiest way into climbing. No harness, no ropes, no partner needed. You’ll learn how to fall safely, how to use your feet, and how to read a problem before you climb it.
£30per person · 2 hours · ages 8+
Climb the tall walls with an instructor on the rope. You’ll learn how to put on a harness, tie in, climb on a top-rope and how belaying works, with an instructor looking after safety throughout.
Under-14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) who stays in the centre. Sessions run in small groups; group sizes and times are confirmed when we reply to your enquiry.
What you’ll cover
Registration, shoes that fit (and why they should feel snug), and for roped sessions a harness fitted properly.
You’ll practise controlled falls from low heights so that falling is something you know how to do, not something you fear.
Straight arms, hips close to the wall, quiet feet. We’ll show you simple technique that makes easy climbs feel easier.
Problems or routes chosen for your level, with feedback in the moment and time to try again.
We’ll tell you what to try next and which sessions or courses could suit your goals.
Is it for me?
Climbing is about technique and problem-solving as much as strength. Most beginners are surprised how quickly their legs, balance and confidence develop.
Climbing carries risk, but it is well managed when you follow the rules. Every new climber has an induction covering how to fall and land, how the walls are used and the centre rules. Beginners also have the option of an instructor-led beginner session.
No. Climbing is more about technique, balance and problem-solving than strength, and routes come in all difficulties. Fitness and strength build naturally; the best way to avoid injury is to start easy, warm up and rest between sessions.
Two sessions a week with a rest day between is a sensible start. Your fingers and forearms need time to adapt, so more is not always better. Our first-month guide has a simple plan.
Please tell us as early as you can by replying to your confirmation email. We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for individual sessions and coaching, 48 hours for courses and clubs, and 7 days for group bookings. If you miss these deadlines we may ask for payment of the session fee before accepting a further reservation. Full terms: Terms & Conditions.
Book your session
Choose a date, tell us how many of you are coming and we’ll confirm availability by email. Payment is at the centre on the day.
Pick the session, course, coaching or group event that suits you from our pages or the enquiry form.
Tell us your preferred date and time, how many of you are coming and how to reach you.
Staff check availability and reply by email. Nothing is reserved until we confirm it in writing.
Pay in person at the centre. There is no online payment, deposit or checkout on this website.
Tell us what you would like to do and when, then submit your request. This is an enquiry, not a booking – nothing is reserved until it is confirmed, and you pay at the centre.
