Birthday parties from age 5

The party they will talk about on Monday.

An hour of climbing and games run by our instructors, then the party room to yourselves. They climb, you bring the cake, we do the rest.

Check dates and book Watch a party

A child hanging upside down from a climbing board, laughing

Ages: 5 and up
Climbing: 1 hour, with instructors
From: £140 a party
Book: At least 3 weeks ahead

See one in action

This is what an hour looks like.

Group games, climbing challenges and a lot of noise. Our instructors run the whole thing, so you get to watch. We made this film a few years ago: parties are now all bouldering, with no ropes, and you bring your own food.

Why have it here

Easy for you, brilliant for them.

Instructors run it
Experienced climbing instructors lead an hour of games and climbing, pitched so that every child is in the middle of it.
A room of your own
The party room is yours for half an hour before the climbing and 45 minutes after, for food, cake and presents.
Everybody joins in
First timers and confident climbers do the same party. Nobody needs to have climbed before.

“I am so delighted that we chose to have a party with you, it really was the best birthday. There were no tears or upsets and the kids all had an amazing time. They wanted to keep climbing.”

Sally and David

Two kinds of party

Pick by the youngest climber.

Choose a date in the booking system. A £50 deposit holds it, and the rest is paid before the day.

Ages 5 to 7
£140for up to 6 climbers
Loads of games and activities that build their confidence on the wall. We want them hooked.
- Up to 12 climbers for £250, booked over the phone.
Book a 5 to 7 party
Ages 7 and up
£140for up to 8 climbers
Games and challenges, then into the main bouldering area to try the real thing.
- Up to 12 climbers for £250, booked over the phone.
Book a 7 plus party

How it works

From invitation to candles.

Pick a date
We need at least three weeks’ notice. Book online, or ring us for a bigger group.
Send the consent link
Every climber needs a consent form from their own parent or guardian. Send the link round with the invitations.
They climb
One hour of games and climbing with our instructors.
You do the cake
Bring whatever you would like to eat and drink. We provide the cups, plates and squash, and we do the clearing up.

Worth knowing

Invited to a party? Ask the organiser for the consent link and fill it in before you come.
Parties are bouldering, so there are no ropes or harnesses.
The café is open for the grown ups.

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.