Youth open session
Open climbing session for 5-17 year olds, limited to a maximum of 12 spaces.
Book or read more on Climb Kent's site ↗
When it runs
Saturday 1800-1900
Where it is
Climb Kent — bouldering + ropes in Maidstone. Standard adult entry is £12, though event pricing often differs.
Lower Grange Farm Activity Centre, Grange Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3DA · Open in maps ↗
- Parking
- 80+ parking spaces
- Accessibility
- Step free access in to and throughout the centre and to the accessible toilets, with an accessible lift giving step-free access to all floors including the abseil deck. Sessions are adapted for people with physical and neurodiverse challenges, and the centre is listed on the Access to Climb website.
Wall opening hours
| Weekdays | Adult open session Tuesday 19:00 - 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Weekends | Youth open session Saturday 18:00 - 19:00 |
Also on at Climb Kent
- Tuesday evenings 19:00 to 22:0019:00OtherOpen to all£12
Bookable adult open climbing session. First-time visitors complete an induction with an instructor. £2 off is available at booking for BMC members, emergency workers/Blue Light card holders, military and Scout Leaders.
Other youth events in South East
- 6 Jun 2027Wight Climbing (West Wight Sports & Community Centre) · Freshwater, South EastYouthYouthFree
A free family fun run with medals and fancy dress prizes.
- Wednesdays 5-6:30pm during the autumn term17:00Climb Bognor (Arena Sports Centre) · Bognor Regis, South EastYouthBeginners
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- Wednesdays 6:30-8pm during the autumn term18:30Climb Bognor (Arena Sports Centre) · Bognor Regis, South EastYouthYouth
Intermediate climbing session for ages 10 and over. A Saturday session is listed as to be confirmed.
- Saturdays 6:00pm-7:00pm18:00Lower Grange Farm Activity Centre · Maidstone, South EastYouthYouth£12
A kids' social climbing session for ages 5-17 combining skill development with social and recreational climbing. Maximum 12 spaces, booking required, all equipment provided.
- One 90-minute lesson per week, available throughout the week during term time, with additional holiday clubs during school breaksRavelin Sports Centre Climbing Wall (University of Portsmouth) · Portsmouth, South EastYouthYouth£95 for a 6-week course
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- One 90-minute coach-led session per weekSurrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park · Guildford, South EastYouthYouth
NICAS levels 1 and 2 for ages 7-13, with levels 3 and 4 listed as coming soon. Includes free entry to Surrey Summit and competitions, with all equipment provided. A waitlist operates.