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.
Kids and families
From wobbly two year olds to teenagers who out-climb you.
Climbing is one of the few sports where children work out the answer themselves. Ours come for a taster and stay for years.
You do not need to climb yourself
From age 4 a child climbs with an adult supervising. You need to be there and watching, not to be any good.
It builds more than arms
Every problem is a puzzle they have to solve by trying, falling off and trying again. That is the bit that sticks.
Somewhere for you to sit
The café looks out over the walls, so you can watch with a coffee rather than standing on the mats for an hour.
Kids and families
Tell us a bit more and we will point you at the right thing.
One question, then the options that actually apply to you.
- 1. Who's climbing
- 2. One quick questionOne quick question
- 3. Your options
Step 2 of 3, Who is climbing?
What we run
By age
Pick the age and we will show you what fits. If they have never climbed before, a taster session is the easy way to find out whether they love it.
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.
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.
Junior Climbing Club
- 5 to 12
- Weekly
- £13 a session
- Beginner to improver
A proper weekly club with the same coaches and the same friends every week. Most children stay for years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prices
What it costs
The prices that apply to this page. Anything marked “to confirm” is still being checked, so please treat it as a guide rather than a promise.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Climbing Tots (2 to 5 years), Per child45 min instructor led. Wed and Fri 10:30 to 11:15. Parent or carer stays as spotter. Extra sessions in school holidays. | £8.50per session |
| Taster session (Have a Go), Per childAbout 1 hour, instructor led. Aimed at ages 6 to 12. Shoe hire included. | £12per session |
| Day pass, Junior (under 18)Peak | £11per day |
| Day pass, Junior (under 18)Off-peak | £9.50per day |
| Junior Climbing Club, 5 to 7 years, Per childMon, Thu or Fri 16:30 to 17:30. About 13 sessions per term. No sessions in half term or holidays. Shoes provided. | £13per session, billed termly |
| Junior Climbing Club, 13 to 17 years, Per childMon, Wed, Thu or Fri 19:00 to 20:30, Sun 10:45 to 12:15. | £16per session, billed termly |
| Junior Climbing Academy, Per childTue evenings and Sat mornings. £50 deposit at booking, balance at reception before first session. Not for beginners. | £16per session, billed termly |
| Unlimited Climbing, Junior add-on (per child)PeakAdded to a full priced adult or concession membership. | £11per month |
FAQs
The things people ask us.
Still not sure about something? Ring us on 02380 171 808. We would rather answer a question than have somebody not turn up.
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.]
Bring them for a look.
A taster session is coached, an hour of their afternoon, and tells you everything you need to know. No commitment beyond that.