Boulder Shack, Southampton: Climbing wall near Eastleigh.
Boulder Shack is an indoor climbing wall in Southampton, 15 minutes from Eastleigh down the A335: close enough to climb before work, after work or both. It is bouldering, so there are no ropes, no partner needed and nothing to book once you have had your induction.
Getting here
Three easy ways from Eastleigh.
We are at Imperial Park on Empress Road, Southampton SO14 0JW.
By car
About 5 miles down the A335, around 15 minutes. Free parking outside the door.
By train
An hourly train from Eastleigh reaches St Denys in about 9 minutes. From the station it is just over half a mile, a 15 minute walk.
By bus
Bluestar 2 runs between Eastleigh and Southampton through Swaythling and Portswood, every 20 minutes in the daytime from Monday to Saturday. Get off at Spring Crescent in Portswood, and we are under ten minutes on foot.
Near enough to be a habit
Fit it round the rest of your day.
Before work
Rise and Climb opens the doors at 7am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at no extra charge.
After work
We close at 10.15pm on weekdays, so nobody has to rush their tea.
In the daytime
Weekdays from 10am to 4pm are off-peak. It is quieter and it costs less.
More than the wall
A gym, classes and somewhere to sit down after.
There is a gym with free weights, racks, a cable machine, a rower and a bike, and you can join for the gym alone. Yoga, Pilates and strength classes run through the week, for climbers and for people who never touch the wall.
Members climb as often as they like, with shoe hire included and no contract to sign.
What it costs
If you are coming every week.
No contract and no joining fee. Start with an induction if you have not climbed here before.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Induction (25 min coached class), AdultCounts as day entry. Free shoe hire. Stay and climb afterwards. Come back independently forever after. | £16.50per person |
| Unlimited Climbing, AdultPeakNo contract, no joining fee. Pro rata for the rest of the first month, then full amount on the 1st. Cancel or freeze any time. | £55per month |
| Unlimited Climbing, Off Peak, AdultOff-peakAccess before 16:00 Mon to Fri. £3.50 per entry outside those hours. All other member benefits included. | £49per month |
| Unlimited Climbing + Classes, AdultPeakEverything in Unlimited Climbing plus unlimited fitness classes. | £63per month |
| Gym OnlyFitness suite only. No contract, no joining fee. Free morning tea or coffee on early open days, 10% café and shop discount, showers, free parking. | £9.95per month |
| Unlimited Climbing, Junior add-on (per child)PeakAdded to a full priced adult or concession membership. | £11per month |
What new members ask.
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.
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.
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.
Are classes included in my membership?
They are on Climbing and Classes, £63 a month. On a climbing only membership you can add classes for £8 a month. Classes without climbing are £25 a month.
Can I come on my own?
Most people do. You do not need a partner for bouldering, and it is normal to end up chatting to whoever is working the same problem. If you would rather arrive with a plan, come to a social.
Your nearest bouldering wall.
Book an induction for your first visit. After that, just turn up.