Boulder Shack
Opening times

What we run

Have a Go taster

A coached first session, so you can find out whether your child loves it before committing to anything.

A young climber sitting at the top of the wall, pointing
  • 4 to 13
  • [Session length TBC]
  • £12 a session
  • First time

A coached first session, so you can find out whether your child loves it before committing to anything at all.

There is a private version too, up to three children with a coach to themselves, which suits a nervous first timer or a small group of friends.

What it costs

Prices for Have a Go taster
WhatPrice
Taster session (Have a Go), Per childAbout 1 hour, instructor led. Aimed at ages 6 to 12. Shoe hire included.£12per session
Private taster session, Up to 3 participants1 hour exclusive with an instructor. Min age 4. Max group 6.£36per session
Private taster session, Each additional participant (4th to 6th)£12per person

FAQs

Questions people ask.

Anything else, ring us on 02380 171 808.

  • What should I wear?

    Anything you can move in. Leggings, shorts, a t-shirt, whatever is comfortable. Climbing shoes are £3.50 to hire, free with any membership, and we have them in every size, so you do not need your own.

  • Can children come?

    Yes. Climbing Tots is for 2 to 5 year olds, 4 to 13 year olds climb supervised by an adult, and 14 to 17 year olds can be signed off to climb on their own. There is a junior club too if they catch the bug.

  • How young can they start?

    Climbing Tots takes 2 to 5 year olds, with a grown up alongside them the whole session. From 4, children can climb any time we are open as long as a responsible adult is supervising them.

  • Do I have to climb too?

    No, but you do have to be there and watching. You do not need any experience yourself. One adult supervises up to [number of children, to confirm], and there is a short briefing the first time.

  • When can my teenager climb without me?

    From 14, once they have been signed off. They climb with a coach who checks they know the rules and can look after themselves, and after that they can come on their own.

  • What is the difference between the clubs?

    Junior Climbing Club is the weekly coached club, 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and 13 to 17 groups, £13 a session for the younger two and £16 for the oldest. Junior Academy is for young climbers who want to compete, by invitation, £16 a session.

  • Do you do birthday parties?

    We do. We run the climbing, you bring the cake, and there is somewhere for the parents to sit with a coffee while it happens. Ring us on 02380 171 808 to check dates. [Party prices to confirm.]

You might also want

  • A young climber sitting at the top of the wall, pointing

    Climbing Tots

    • 2 to 5
    • [Session length TBC]
    • £8.50 a session
    • First climbs

    A soft, low, noisy hour for very small climbers, with a grown up alongside them the whole time.

  • A young climber sitting at the top of the wall, pointing

    Supervised climbing

    • 4 to 13
    • All day
    • £11 peak, £9.50 off-peak
    • Any

    Bring your child and climb together. One adult supervises up to [number] children, and you do not need any experience yourself.

Ready when you are.

Ring us or send a message, and we will sort out the details with you.