Training area
Hangboards, rings, pull-up bar and weights for strength, mobility and warm-ups. Staff can suggest simple routines.
Walls & facilities
Our climbing centre
A varied set of walls, a space to train and the practical comforts that make a session more enjoyable.
Bouldering
Bouldering area
The bouldering area brings together walls of different angles: gentle slabs, vertical faces and steeper overhangs. Landing zones are covered with deep mats, and problems are set to suit everyone from first-timers to experienced boulderers.
A sensible warm-up area gives you space to stretch and get moving before you try harder problems.
- Varied angles from slab to overhang
- Continuous landing mats under the climbing walls
- Problems for all abilities
- Room to rest between attempts
Roped climbing
Roped walls & auto-belays
Our taller walls have top-rope anchors and lead lines, plus auto-belays so you can climb without a partner. Routes are set to different levels so you can build up gradually.
- Top-rope lines for climbing with a partner
- Lead lines for those who have passed a lead check
- Auto-belays with a short induction
- Rope and fixed equipment inspected by staff
Everything else you need
Built around how you climb
Children’s area
Low, colourful walls and soft landings for younger climbers, with space for parents to supervise. Children under 5 may use the children’s area only, with an adult beside them at all times.
Seating & viewing
A comfortable place to rest between climbs, chat with friends or watch family members on the wall.
Practical comforts
Changing, lockers & hire
Change before you climb, secure your belongings and borrow whatever you need. Our hire equipment is inspected and maintained by staff, and the team can help you choose shoes that fit.
Shoes£3.50
Harness£3.50
Full roped set£8.00Shoes, harness, belay device
Please don’t leave valuables unattended; we cannot take responsibility for personal belongings.
Route setting
Fresh climbs, kept fresh
The climbs on our walls don’t stay the same forever. Setters regularly strip and reset sections, so there’s always something new to try. Routes are set with a range of styles and difficulties in mind, so beginners and experienced climbers share the walls comfortably.
Hold colours and tags help you find your route; ask any member of staff how problems and routes are graded and marked, and read our guide to climbing grades.
Looked after
How we keep the walls safe & fresh
A good climbing centre is as much about care as it is about walls.
Daily checks
Staff walk the hall, check landing areas and look over walls, holds and equipment as part of everyday routines.
Equipment care
Hire shoes, harnesses and belay devices are checked and retired when they show wear. Ropes and fixed equipment are inspected regularly.
Staff on the floor
Team members are on hand to help with kit, answer questions and keep an eye on safe practice.
Good to know
Questions about the centre
Access needs, chalk, hire, spectators: quick answers below, or ask us before you visit.
We want as many people as possible to be able to climb. Because access varies by area and by individual, please tell us about your needs before you visit – through the contact page – so we can give you accurate information and talk through how we can adapt a session.
Chalk helps keep hands dry and is welcome. Please use it sparingly, keep it in a chalk bag, and brush holds down after you use them. If you are unsure about the current chalk rules, ask a member of staff on arrival.
Yes. Spectators are welcome at no charge. They need to stay out of the climbing and landing areas, and any children with them must be supervised by an adult at all times. Everyone who enters the climbing area, including spectators who wish to join in, must pay admission and complete registration.
No. We hire shoes (£3.50), harnesses (£3.50), belay devices (£2.00) and chalk bags (£2.00) per visit. A full roped set of shoes, harness and belay device is £8.00. See Prices & Memberships.
Yes, provided it is in good condition and suitable for climbing. Staff may ask to look at it and can refuse equipment that appears worn or unsafe. If you are unsure, bring it with you and ask at reception.
Ready when you are
Come and see it for yourself
Drop in during opening hours, or send an enquiry for a guided session.