Boulder Shack
Opening times

All activities

Everything we run, in one list.

All 29 of them, grouped by who they are for. If you would rather be asked a couple of questions instead, the Get Started panel does that.

New to climbing

Never touched a wall. That is the best place to start.

New to climbing page
  • A first timer on the wall with a coach close by

    Induction

    • [Age 14+, to confirm]
    • 25 min
    • £16.50
    • Complete beginner

    Twenty five minutes with a coach and you can climb here whenever you like, on your own terms.

  • A climber reaching for a hold while a coach watches

    Beginners Coaching with Frank

    • [Adults, to confirm]
    • [Duration TBC]
    • £8, free for members [AC2 to confirm]
    • Beginner

    A friendly small group session with Frank, who has taught more nervous first timers than anyone in Southampton.

  • An older climber moving steadily across the wall

    Older and Boulder

    • 50 and over
    • [Session length TBC]
    • £9.50 [SC1 to confirm]
    • Beginner welcome

    Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00, a relaxed session for over 50s with a coach on hand and tea afterwards.

Experienced climber

You know what you are doing. Skip to the good bit.

Experienced climber page
  • A climber working a problem while a coach watches from below

    Day entry

    • All ages
    • All day
    • £14 peak, £12.50 off-peak [DE2 to confirm]
    • Any

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

  • A climber on the wall with a coach watching from the mats

    Punch card

    • All ages
    • 10 visits
    • From £112.50 for 10 [PC1, PC2 to confirm]
    • Any

    Cheaper than paying each time, with none of the commitment of a membership. Good if you climb a few times a month.

  • A climber in a Paraclimbing Collective shirt working a problem

    What every membership includes

    • Members
    • Included
    • Included with membership
    • Any

    Free shoe hire every visit, and free visits to other independent walls around the country, because we are a founding member of the ICWC.

  • A crowd of young climbers and parents cheering outside the Shack

    Competitions

    • All ages
    • [Format TBC]
    • [Entry fee TBC]
    • Any, categories for everyone

    Our comps are far friendlier than they sound. Categories from first timers to the sharp end, and everyone stays for the prizes.

Kids and families

From wobbly two year olds to teenagers who out-climb you.

Kids and families page
  • 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.

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

    Have a Go taster

    • 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.

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

    Teen unsupervised sign-off

    • 14 to 17
    • [Session length TBC]
    • [Price TBC]
    • Beginner welcome

    Once they are signed off, 14 to 17 year olds can climb here without a parent standing at the bottom.

  • A crowd of young climbers and parents cheering outside the Shack

    JCC 13 to 17

    • 13 to 17
    • Weekly
    • £16 a session
    • Improver

    The older half of the junior club. Harder problems, proper technique, and a group that actually wants to be there.

  • A climber pulling over the top of a problem

    Junior Academy

    • [Age range TBC]
    • Weekly, [term length TBC]
    • £16 a session, £50 deposit
    • Advanced, by invitation

    For young climbers who want to compete. Structured training, and a coach who will push them properly.

  • A big group of members and their families outside the Shack

    Kids parties

    • 5 and up
    • 1 hour of climbing
    • From £140
    • Any

    We run the climbing, you bring the cake. Somewhere for the parents to sit with a coffee while it all happens.

  • Members and families gathered outside for a summer party

    Schools and youth groups

    • [Age range TBC]
    • [Session length TBC]
    • Quote on request
    • Any

    Coached sessions for school groups, scouts, youth clubs and anyone else bringing a crowd. We handle the risk assessments.

Classes and fitness

Yoga, strength and socials, all under the same roof.

Classes and fitness page

I'm a student

Cheaper entry, cheaper membership, and a club to climb with.

  • A first timer on the wall with a coach close by

    Induction

    • [Age 14+, to confirm]
    • 25 min
    • £16.50
    • Complete beginner

    Twenty five minutes with a coach and you can climb here whenever you like, on your own terms.

  • A climber on a steep section with a coach spotting her

    Student deals

    • Students with valid ID
    • Term time and beyond
    • £20 for 3 visits
    • Any

    Cheaper entry and cheaper membership with a student card. Bring ID the first time.

  • A member of the Boulder Shack team by the mural

    Concession rates

    • [Who qualifies TBC]
    • All day
    • From £10.50 [DE3, DE4 to confirm]
    • Any

    Reduced rates for students, under 18s, over 60s and anyone on [qualifying benefits]. Ask at the desk, we do not make it awkward.

  • Members and families gathered outside for a summer party

    SUMC

    • University of Southampton students
    • [Club night times TBC]
    • £35 a month
    • Any

    Southampton University Mountaineering Club climb here regularly. A ready made group of people your age.

Groups, schools and youth groups

Bringing a crowd. We will sort the coaches and the paperwork.

  • Members and families gathered outside for a summer party

    Schools and youth groups

    • [Age range TBC]
    • [Session length TBC]
    • Quote on request
    • Any

    Coached sessions for school groups, scouts, youth clubs and anyone else bringing a crowd. We handle the risk assessments.

Still not sure which one?

Ring us and describe yourself in a sentence. We will tell you what to book, and we will not try to sell you a membership on the phone.