Boulder Shack
Opening times

What we run

Day entry

Turn up, sign in, climb as long as you like. Your ticket lasts all day.

A climber working a problem while a coach watches from below
  • All ages
  • All day
  • £14 peak, £12.50 off-peak [DE2 to confirm]
  • Any

One ticket, all day. Leave for lunch and come back on the same one if you want to.

Off-peak is weekdays 10:00 to 16:00. If you are on an off-peak ticket and want to stay into the evening, there is a £3.50 upgrade at the desk.

Worth knowing

  • Fill in the waiver before you come and you can walk straight in.
  • Concession rates for students, over 65s, DSS, registered disabled climbers and carers.

What it costs

Prices for Day entry
WhatPrice
Day pass, AdultPeakUnlimited access open to close. Can leave and return same day.£14per day
Day pass, AdultOff-peakOff-peak = weekdays 10:00 to 16:00.To confirmBulk entries page says £12.50. Jan 2026 price change post says £12. Check portal for the live figure.£12.50per day
Day pass, ConcessionPeakStudents with valid ID, over 65s, DSS, registered disabled, carers.To confirmBulk entries page says £12. Jan 2026 post says £11 (its concession row looks like it is actually the junior row). Check portal.£12per day
Day pass, ConcessionOff-peakTo confirmBulk entries page says £10.50. Jan 2026 post says £9.50. Check portal.£10.50per day
Day pass, Junior (under 18)Peak£11per day
Day pass, Junior (under 18)Off-peak£9.50per day
Shoe hireFree with any membership, and free in inductions, tasters, tots and junior clubs.£3.50per hire

FAQs

Questions people ask.

Anything else, ring us on 02380 171 808.

  • Do I need to book?

    Not usually. You can walk in and climb, though weekday evenings get busy. If you have never climbed before, book an induction so somebody can show you round properly. It takes 25 minutes and costs £16.50.

  • Is there a joining fee?

    No joining fee and no contract. Memberships are monthly and you can cancel whenever you need to. If you are not sure yet, a day ticket or a punch card is a sensible place to start.

  • How often do the problems change?

    A different wall is stripped and reset every Friday, so there is something new every week and the whole gym turns over across the cycle.

  • What is the ICWC benefit?

    We are a founding member of the Independent Climbing Wall Collective. Members get free visits to other independent walls in the collective, which is very handy if you travel.

  • What counts as off-peak?

    Weekdays 10:00 to 16:00. Everything else is peak. If you are on an off-peak ticket or membership and want to stay into the evening, there is a £3.50 peak upgrade at the desk.

  • Is there a training area?

    Yes. Weights, racks, rings, a board and space to warm up properly, all next to the walls. It is included with climbing memberships, and there is a gym only membership at £9.95 a month if that is all you want.

  • Can I freeze my membership?

    Yes, and it is free. Injuries and long trips happen. Talk to the desk or email us and we will pause it.

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Book it now, or ring us first if you would rather ask a person. Either is fine.