The Ambleside Mini Monkeys (6 years+)
All about getting kids moving and having fun, building climbing skills by developing balance, agility and coordination through games, bouldering and top rope climbing.

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When it runs
Mondays 4pm-5pm and Sundays 11am-12pm
Where it is
Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall — bouldering + ropes in Ambleside.
101 Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DB · Open in maps ↗
- Parking
- Lake Road Pay & Display Public Carpark is located directly next-door to us with more Pay & Display Carparks and 1-hour free parking options around Ambleside.
- Accessibility
- Children aged 6+ welcome in the bouldering room; 3-6 year-olds may use it during quiet periods with advance notice.
Wall opening hours
| Weekdays | 9am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 9am - 5pm |
Also on at Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall
- Mondays 6:30pm-8pm18:30Open to all
Open to all experience levels. Come solo or bring friends; instructors are on hand to belay and give coaching tips if necessary.
- Thursdays 6:30pm-8pm18:30Beginners
No experience necessary; instructors are on hand to teach, coach and belay throughout the night.
- Daily 9am-10am during school holidays only09:00YouthYouth£5
One hour of climbing in the Boulder Room for children aged 6 and under (plus older friends and siblings). Adult supervision required.
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