Contact and opening times
Imperial Park, ten minutes from the city centre.
Free parking right outside the door, showers on site, and somebody on the desk every hour we are open.
Finding us
Where we are.
- Phone
- 02380 171 808
Parking. Free on-site parking. Please register your car on the tablet by the front desk when you arrive, or you may be fined.
Opening times
When you can climb.
Rise and Climb early opens run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at no extra charge.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| MondayRise and Climb early open | 07:00 to 22:15 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 to 22:15 |
| WednesdayRise and Climb early open | 07:00 to 22:15 |
| Thursday | 10:00 to 22:15 |
| FridayRise and Climb early open | 07:00 to 22:15 |
| Saturday | 09:30 to 20:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 to 20:30 |
Form not showing? Email team@bouldershack.co.uk or ring 02380 171 808.
Before you ring.
Most questions have an answer here already, and it is quicker than waiting for somebody to get off the desk.
Is there parking?
Yes, free on site. Please register your car on the tablet by the front desk when you arrive. It only takes a moment and it saves you a fine.
How often do the problems change?
A different wall is stripped and reset every Friday, so there is something new every week and the whole gym turns over across the cycle.
Is there a training area?
Yes. Weights, racks, rings, a board and space to warm up properly, all next to the walls. It is included with climbing memberships, and there is a gym only membership at £9.95 a month if that is all you want.
Does it cost anything to watch?
No. Spectators and non-climbing visitors are free, and the café is open to anyone whether they are climbing or not.
Is there food?
Yes, a proper café, not a vending machine. Coffee, cake, hot food and somewhere to sit whether you are climbing or waiting for somebody who is. Members get 10% off.
Are there showers and lockers?
Yes, showers and changing rooms on site, which is handy if you are coming straight from work. [Locker arrangements to confirm.]
What does not-for-profit actually mean here?
It means every pound that comes through the door goes back into the wall, the team and the community. We have always run this way; since November 2025 it has been formal.