Social events at UK climbing walls
Regular social climbing nights: turn up, meet people, climb.
August 2026
- 5 Aug 202610:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to all£15
Social session listed on the centre's class timetable.
- 5 Aug 202618:30The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to allFree
Free ARC-category run club led by Matty Herron, Amy Garner and Jack Walker.
- 5 Aug 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all
Take on 21 climbing walls and the spiralling stepping stones in darkness using head torches, plus the 22ft drop slide. Limited spaces.
- 6 Aug 202610:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastBeginners£15
Social bouldering session for beginners, led by Danny Dowd.
- 7 Aug 202618:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to all£12
Evening social listed on the centre's class timetable.
- 9 Aug 202614:00Rhino Boulder · Bromley, LondonOpen to allFree climbing; £15 per person for the BBQ
Outdoor community climbing day at Harrisons Rocks with a BBQ at 6:30pm. Described on the site as not an instructed or supervised activity; BBQ tickets must be booked in advance and Rhino closes at 3pm that day.
- 13 Aug 202617:30YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsOpen to allFree
A free evening of fun, games and activities from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for families considering the Camp Williams holiday programme.
- 15 Aug 2026Rise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to all
- 19 Aug 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all
Climbing session with the walls lit by colourful disco lights and music. Limited spaces.
- 20 Aug 202619:30Rhino Boulder · Bromley, LondonOpen to all£2 per person
Trivia night with Happy Hour, teams of up to 4 people, winning team takes the pot. Booking required.
- 26 Aug 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all
Climbing in darkness using head torches. Limited spaces.
- 29 Aug–6 Sep 2026The Arch Climbing Wall: Building One · London, LondonOpen to allFree entry; £5 intro sessions
Open Days across the Climbing District gyms with free entry and £5 introduction sessions, with Arc'teryx prizes.
- 31 Aug 202610:00Substation Macclesfield · Macclesfield, North WestMembers onlyFree
The final members' outdoor social of the season at Burbage South Boulders. Meet at the venue at 11am or depart from Substation at 10am.
October 2026
- 2 Oct 202619:00BlocHaus Climbing · Manchester, North WestOpen to allFree
A free night of climbing, music, booze and good vibes.
- 3 Oct 202619:00Flashpoint Bristol - Temple Meads · Bristol, South WestOpen to all
Listed on the Flashpoint Bristol events page running 7:00pm to 9:30pm.
- 24 Oct 202619:00The Reach · London, LondonOpen to all£18
A social evening of climbing in a darkened centre, running 7:00pm-11:00pm and returning for its fifth year.
Regular sessions
- Every third Saturday of the month270 Climbing Park · Witcombe, South WestOpen to all
Monthly quiz night with trivia and entertainment, open to all abilities.
- Fridays 6:30-9pm18:30270 Climbing Park · Witcombe, South WestOpen to all£16.50
Friday evening social bouldering session.
- Wednesdays before 3pm270 Climbing Park · Witcombe, South WestOpen to all£10
Discounted student bouldering session before 3pm, including shoe hire and a hot drink. Valid student ID required.
- Friday evenings during the summer270 Climbing Park · Witcombe, South WestOpen to all
Adults-only and ladies-only High Ropes sessions run on summer Friday evenings.
- Monday 4:30-7:30pm (or until 10pm, whichever is sooner)16:30Alter Rock Indoor Climbing and Activity Centre · Derby, East MidlandsOpen to all
Session for climbers looking to find a climbing partner to belay with.
- Mondays 6:30pm-8pm18:30Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall · Ambleside, North WestOpen 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-8pm18:30Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall · Ambleside, North WestBeginners
No experience necessary; instructors are on hand to teach, coach and belay throughout the night.
- Thursday and Friday sessionsAVID Indoor Climbing · Ipswich, East of EnglandBeginnersFree
A free, informal and relaxed session for new climbers to meet people and develop skills. Climbers can sign up on the day or book online to guarantee a space.
- WednesdaysAwesome Walls Liverpool · Liverpool, North WestMembers only
- WeeklyBethWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to allNormal entry fees apply
A weekly session for independent boulderers, hosted by a BethWall team member, described as a relaxed space to meet other climbers, share beta and spend an evening climbing together. Booking is optional but encouraged.
- Every Friday, 7-9pm19:00Big Depot Climbing Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all
Instructor-led social climbing night for anyone looking to find climbing partners. Complimentary beverage included.
- Every Sunday, 6-8pm18:00Big Depot Climbing Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all
Social climbing space for the LGBTQIA+ community, with a free brew and meet-and-greet before the session.
- Every Thursday, 7-9pm19:00Big Depot Climbing Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all£5
Social climbing session for disabled and neurodivergent climbers. The £5 price includes wall entry, equipment hire and an instructor.
- Thursdays19:30Big Depot Manchester · Manchester, North WestOpen to all
An instructor-led social designed to help climbers find lead climbing partners, with free refreshments beforehand.
- Fridays19:30Big Depot Manchester · Manchester, North WestOpen to all
A welcoming session for the LGBTQIA+ community offering informal coaching for indoor lead climbing and bouldering, with a free drink and social meet-up beforehand.
- Weekly session; booking requiredBlue Spider Climbing · Guildford, South EastOpen to all
A weekly session for independent top-rope and lead climbers who are new to roped climbing, new to Blue Spider, or looking for a climbing partner. Attendees must be competent top-rope climbers and booking is required.
- Wednesday and Friday, 10am - 5pm10:00Boulder Barn · Hereford, West MidlandsOpen to all£7.50
Reduced cost entry for students all day on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students must be registered; shoe hire £2.50.
- Tuesdays, 6-7pm in the bouldering area18:00Boulder Exe · Exeter, South WestOpen to allIncluded with entry
Instructor-led social session offering tips and a way to meet other climbers. Open to beginners and all levels.
- Thursdays from 6pm in the café18:00Boulder Exe · Exeter, South WestOpen to all
Social evening in the café with sourdough pizzas and local drinks.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-8pm17:00Brunel University Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Uxbridge, LondonMembers only
Brunel students have exclusive access to the climbing wall through the Climbing Club on Tuesday and Thursday evenings; membership holders climb outside those times.
- Thursdays from 7pm19:00CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to allFree to join
Open social session for independent boulderers of varying levels, with tips available from the qualified coach running the session.
- Tuesdays from 6:30pm18:30CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonBeginnersFree to join
Group session on the training boards with a coach, aimed at people new to board climbing.
- Friday nightsChimera Climbing Tunbridge Wells · Royal Tunbridge Wells, South EastOpen to all£16.50
Adult social bouldering session. No previous experience is required and all abilities are welcome.
- Wednesdays at 6pm18:00City Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to allPay-as-you-go, or free with an Unlimited Pass
An hour of yoga aimed at undoing climbing posture and building neglected muscle groups. All levels.
- Every Friday, 19:00-20:3019:00City Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonMembers only
Weekly social climbing session for members.
- Every Thursday, 18:00-21:0018:00City Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly social climbing session for students.
- Weekly, MondaysCity Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly social climbing session.
- Every Sunday, 18:00-21:0018:00City Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly community climbing session.
- Listed as a recurring socialCity Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonOpen to all
Inclusive social climbing session for LGBTQ+ climbers.
- Listed as a recurring socialCity Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonOpen to all
Recurring themed social climbing event.
- Every Thursday, 18:00-21:0018:00City Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly student climbing social run across the City Bouldering centres.
- Every Friday, 19:00-20:3019:00City Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonMembers only
Weekly members-only social session.
- MondaysCity Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly Monday climbing social open to all levels.
- Every Sunday, 18:00-21:0018:00City Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly Sunday evening climbing social.
- Every Friday 19:00-20:30; listed on City Bouldering's chain-wide adult events page without a centre named19:00City Bouldering White City · London, LondonMembers only
Weekly social climbing session for members.
- Every Thursday 18:00-21:00; listed on City Bouldering's chain-wide adult events page without a centre named18:00City Bouldering White City · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly social climbing session for students.
- Every Sunday 18:00-21:00; listed on City Bouldering's chain-wide adult events page without a centre named18:00City Bouldering White City · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly climbing social session.
- Listed on City Bouldering's chain-wide adult events page without a centre namedCity Bouldering White City · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly social climbing gathering.
- Every Sunday, 18:00-21:0018:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- Every Tuesday, 19:00-20:0019:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- Every Friday, 19:00-20:3019:00CityBouldering · London, LondonMembers only
- Every Thursday, 18:00-21:0018:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- WeeklyCityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- 1.5 hour sessionCityBouldering · London, LondonBeginners
- At Climbing Co FulhamCityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
Bouldering and BBQ at Climbing Co Fulham.
- Recurring coached social sessions at London Fields and Tottenham Hale; booking requiredClimbing District London Fields · London, LondonOpen to all£5
Instructor-led 1.5 hour social climbing sessions for adults 18+, offered at V1-3 and V3-5 levels. £5 does not include gym entry but includes a complimentary drink.
- Weekdays 6pm-7pm and Saturdays at 7pm18:00Clip 'n Climb Chelsea · London, LondonOpen to all
Evening sessions restricted to climbers over 16 years old.
- Mondays 7.15pm term time only, and every Wednesday at 6:00pm19:15Clip 'n Climb Derby · Derby, East MidlandsOpen to all£10
Exclusive climbing sessions for adults aged 16 and over across the centre's 19 climbing walls.
- Register interest by email; times are not publishedClip 'n Climb Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all£10
Session for ages 18+ which includes one Drop Slide or Leap of Faith.
- Every Tuesday, 7:30-9pm19:30Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to allFree with entry
A free social event open to anyone, run every Tuesday at Depot Armley.
- Every Monday, 7-9pm19:00Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to allFree with entry
A social climbing space for the LGBTQIA+ community with one of the centre's instructors on hand to provide informal coaching.
- Friday morningsDepot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all
A supportive community of parents helping new mothers and parents get back into exercise.
- Every Friday, 9-11am09:00Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to allRegular entry applies
A specified time in the centre for a sensory climbing experience, with reduced noise and no drill work.
- Mondays 7-9pm19:00Depot Climbing Birmingham · Birmingham, West MidlandsOpen to allFree with entry
Instructor-hosted social climbing session open to anyone, with complimentary hot drinks to break the ice.
- Fridays 7-9pm19:00Depot Climbing Birmingham · Birmingham, West MidlandsOpen to allFree with entry
Free-with-entry social session for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, led by the centre team. No booking required, with complimentary tea or coffee from 7pm.
- Thursdays, 7:30-9:00pm19:30Depot Climbing Leeds Pudsey · Pudsey, YorkshireOpen to allFree with centre entry
Instructor-led social climbing for the LGBTQIA+ community with informal coaching available, plus complimentary drinks in the café beforehand.
- Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm18:00Depot Climbing Leeds Pudsey · Pudsey, YorkshireOpen to allFree with centre entry
A specified time in the centre set aside for a sensory climbing experience, with no drill work and reduced or muted music.
- Mondays, with a pre-session chat from 7pm19:30Depot Climbing Manchester · Manchester, North WestOpen to all
A friendly social climbing session for men and male identifiers, with optional tea or coffee and conversation before climbing begins.
- Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm19:30Depot Climbing Manchester · Manchester, North WestOpen to all
A social climbing space for LGBTQIA+ climbers, with an instructor available for informal coaching.
- Listed as Sundays 7.30-9pm on the social sessions page and as Wednesdays 7.30-9pm on the times and prices page19:30Depot Climbing Manchester · Manchester, North WestOpen to all
A specified time in the centre for a sensory climbing experience, with reduced noise, no music and no drill work.
- Every Wednesday, 7pm19:00Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsOpen to allFree with entry
A social climbing space with an instructor on hand to provide informal coaching for indoor rock climbing. Free beverages provided.
- Every Friday, 7pm (starting August 7th)19:00Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsOpen to allFree with entry
An inclusive, social climbing evening to meet like-minded climbers and make new friends, with instructor guidance and complimentary refreshments.
- Every Monday, 9am-12pm09:00Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsOpen to allFree with entry
A quieter climbing experience with no drill work and reduced or no music, for those who prefer a less stimulating environment.
- Every Monday 7:30-9:30pm19:30Depot Climbing Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireOpen to allFree with entry
A social climbing space for the LGBTQIA+ community with an instructor present for informal coaching. Complimentary hot drinks are served beforehand.
- Every Tuesday 7:30-9pm19:30Depot Climbing Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireOpen to allFree with entry
Open community climbing session for all abilities with instructor guidance, refreshments and a chance to meet other climbers.
- FridaysDynamic Rock · Clydach, Swansea, WalesOpen to all
A regular Friday social night staffed by a member of the team, who will make sure you have someone to climb with, offer beta for your project, or just chat. No booking required. Pizza from Sam 'n' Ben's in the village can be ordered on the reception list by 7pm for £10 cash, delivered around 8pm.
- Every Thursday 7-9.30pm19:00Dyno Climbing Centre · Buckfastleigh, South WestOpen to all
The centre closes to under-18s every Thursday evening, giving adults a chance to climb without children present and meet other climbers.
- Mondays 12-2pm12:00Frome Boulder Rooms · Frome, South WestOpen to all£8.50
A chilled social for climbers aged 50+, led by FBR regular Jools. Includes kit hire and a complimentary soft drink; no prior experience needed.
- Third Tuesday of the monthGallery Bouldering · Oxford, South EastOpen to all
- Wednesdays @ 8pm20:00Golden Gecko Climbing · Romsey, South EastOpen to allStandard Entry price applies
A relaxed, informal get-together for climbers of all abilities over the age of 18. No need to book.
- Fourth Thursday of each month, 19:00-21:3019:00Hertfordshire Sports Village Climbing Wall · Hatfield, East of EnglandOpen to allMember and non-member casual climb rates
An open session with instructor supervision to practise climbing, meet new people and get progression tips. 18+ competent climbers; under 18s need adult supervision.
- Monday evenings, 7.30pm-10pm19:30Highball Climbing Centre · Norwich, East of EnglandBeginnersStandard entry
Monday evening social session for unsupervised climbers who are new to bouldering.
- Tuesday evenings, 7pm-9pm19:00Highball Climbing Centre · Norwich, East of EnglandOpen to allStandard entry
Tuesday evening board climbing session for experienced climbers aged 16+ with basic board climbing knowledge.
- Listed as Sunday 8th February, 7:30-9:00pm19:30Indy Climbing Wall · Holyhead, WalesOpen to all£5
BMC area meet hosted at Indy with a talk by Jon. Social bouldering session beforehand for £5.
- Listed as Wednesday 17th DecemberIndy Climbing Wall · Holyhead, WalesOpen to all
Evening social session with a DJ and a lively wall atmosphere.
- MonthlyMile End Climbing Wall · London, LondonOpen to all
Queer Climb is the centre's monthly LGBTQIA+ climbing social.
- Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm19:00Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastMembers only
For members wanting to meet like-minded climbers, from beginners to experienced individuals.
- 10am-5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays10:00Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North East£5.00
Discounted student sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to 5pm.
- Every Thursday19:30Northway Climbing Centre · Newbury, South EastWomen
An instructor-led climbing session open to climbers of all levels and abilities. Beginners are asked to complete a waiver and induction beforehand.
- Monday nightsNorthway Climbing Centre · Newbury, South EastOpen to all
A social session for rope climbers to meet potential belay partners and other climbers.
- Monday evenings, 7.30-8.30pm in the gym area19:30Oakwood Climbing Centre · Wokingham, South EastOpen to allStandard entry, no additional cost for members, prepaid mem…
Session with personal trainer Bryan covering form, workout and lifting ideas, rehab, power and strength. Over 18s only.
- Thursday evenings from 7.15pm19:15Oakwood Climbing Centre · Wokingham, South EastOpen to all
For climbers who can belay and are looking for a belay partner, hosted by qualified climbing coach Lisa.
- Every other Thursday, 6:30-9pm, September to May18:30Parkfield Climbing Wall (Reach Outdoors) · Paignton, South WestOpen to all£7.50 adults/16+, £6 under 16s, £4 belaying only
A fortnightly public climbing session with equipment hire included.
- Wednesdays 7-9pm19:00Plymouth Life Centre Climbing Centre · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
A weekly session listed on the climbing page for climbers looking to find a belay partner.
- Mondays and Thursdays18:45Port Talbot Urban Adventure Centre · Cwmafan, WalesOpen to all
Weekly indoor climbing development session for climbers aged 16 and over.
- Rainbow Rocket North - Wednesday, 7-8pm19:00Rainbow Rocket Climbing · Cambridge, East of EnglandOpen to allFree to join, just pay your entry fee
Coach-supported session for independent boulderers looking to hone their technique and meet other climbers.
- Tuesday 5:45-7:45pm and 7:45-9:45pm (ropes and bouldering); Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm and 12:00-2:00pm (ropes and bouldering) plus 2:00-3:00pm S&C for the development team; Sunday 2:00-4:00pm, 4:00-6…17:45Ravelin Sports Centre Climbing Wall (University of Portsmouth) · Portsmouth, South EastMembers onlyClub membership 2026/27: £100 indoor and outdoor, £70 indoo…
The university Climbing and Mountaineering Club runs regular sessions at the wall and also holds weekly socials and fundraising events. The club competes in the SWUCCS league and in Varsity against Southampton.
- Mondays at 7:30pm19:30Red Goat Climbing · York, YorkshireOpen to all£2
Weekly quiz night with prizes including beers and pizzas.
- Every Wednesday, all dayRedpoint Climbing Centre Worcester · Worcester, West Midlands£8.00
£8.00 all-day entry for students with valid student ID, including free equipment hire.
- Every Wednesday19:30Rhino Boulder · Bromley, LondonOpen to allStandard entry fee
Community session for all abilities with staff giving climbing tips. Buy-one-get-one-half-price drinks from 7-10pm. No booking required.
- Every Friday, all dayRhino Boulder · Bromley, LondonOpen to all£9.50
Discounted entry plus shoe rental for full-time university, sixth form and college students aged 16+. Bringing a friend who has never climbed at Rhino gives the student half-price entry, and both enter a prize draw.
- Monthly community socials, free with climbing entryRise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to allFree with climbing entry
Community gatherings featuring activities such as chess nights, life drawing, karaoke and language swaps. Members can propose and host their own socials.
- Listed as a featured monthly activityRise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to all
- Listed as a featured monthly activityRise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to all
- Listed as a featured monthly activityRise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to all
- Wednesdays from 7pm19:00Rock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestOpen to all
Exmoor Climbing Club meets at the centre on Wednesday evenings.
- Every other Friday 6pm - 8pm18:00Rock Over Climbing Central · Manchester, North WestOpen to all£10 when booked in advance (free if you have a membership!)
A chilled social climb open to all abilities and identities, with climbing, drinks and cake. Newcomers welcomed.
- Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm19:00Rock Over Climbing Central · Manchester, North WestOpen to all£4, £7, or £9.50 options - pay what you can afford
Organised and run by Trans Climbing Manchester to build connections and use the centre as a safe space for trans people. All climbing levels.
- Every other Friday, 6pm-8pm18:00Rockover Climbing · Manchester, North WestOpen to all£10 (free with membership)
A chilled social climb at Central Manchester for all abilities, with drinks and cake included.
- Every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm19:00Rockover Climbing · Manchester, North WestOpen to all£4-£9.50 pay what you can
A chilled social climb at Central Manchester run to build connections in a safe space, open to all abilities.
- WednesdaysRomford Rock and Boulder · Romford, LondonOpen to all
Billed as "Climb Less. Chat More" - climbing followed by socialising on the mats.
- First Friday of the month from 6pm18:00Romford Rock and Boulder · Romford, LondonOpen to all
Social gaming evening; the page invites people to bring a game or a cake.
- Tuesday to Friday evenings 19:00-20:0019:00Sherborne Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Sherborne, South WestOpen to all£10 drop-in
Instructor-supervised social climbing session of about an hour, maximum 8 people, minimum age 12. Auto belays, traditional belays and lead climbing are available depending on experience. Booked through the ClubRight app.
- Tuesday mornings 07:30-08:3007:30Sherborne Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Sherborne, South WestOpen to all£10 drop-in
Early morning social climbing session, maximum 8 people, minimum age 12.
- Saturdays 11:00-12:0011:00Sherborne Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Sherborne, South WestOpen to all£10 drop-in
Weekend social climbing session, maximum 8 people, minimum age 12.
- The site states social climbing sessions run on Tuesdays and ThursdaysSlough Climbing Wall · Slough, South EastOpen to all£20
Two-hour instructor-led social climbing session for adults, £20 per person.
- The site states social climbing sessions run on Tuesdays and ThursdaysSlough Climbing Wall · Slough, South EastYouth£10
Two-hour instructor-led social climbing session for teenagers, £10 per person.
- Mondays 19:00-21:3019:00Sportspark Climbing Wall (University of East Anglia) · Norwich, East of EnglandOpen to all
Weekly adult climbing club session at the Sportspark climbing wall.
- Fridays 10:00-12:0010:00Sportspark Climbing Wall (University of East Anglia) · Norwich, East of EnglandOpen to all
Weekly open climbing session for registered climbers.
- Mondays 11am-noon and Sundays 4-5pm11:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireBeginners£10
Adult beginners group. No booking needed.
- Fridays 6-7:30pm18:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireOpen to all
Weekly lead climbing session for competent climbers only.
- Wednesdays 4-6pm16:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireOpen to all£10
Weekly mixed social climbing session for competent climbers.
- Thursdays 4-6pm16:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireOpen to all£10
Weekly mixed social climbing session for competent climbers.
- Wednesdays 7-8:30pm19:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireOpen to all£10
Weekly men's climbing group, all levels welcome.
- Every Monday from 6pm18:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonOpen to all
A group session upstairs on the woody board aimed at improving climbing skill and strength in a supportive group environment.
- Every Thursday 18:00-20:0018:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonOpen to all
A coach-guided social where climbers project routes together and pick up tips from climbers of all experience levels.
- Last Saturday of the month, 6pm-11:30pm; listed dates 28 March, 25 April and 30 May 202618:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonOpen to all
A matching-technology event that pairs participants for climbing, drinks and socialising with a DJ.
- Every Tuesday 19:00-20:3019:00Substation Macclesfield · Macclesfield, North WestOpen to all
A social session guided by one of the centre's experienced coaches, described as a chance to project routes with new friends. Open to all levels.
- Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday 4:30pm-8:00pmTeesside University Climbing Wall · Middlesbrough, North EastMembers only
The climbing wall is reserved for exclusive use by Teesside University Climbing Club at these times.
- Wednesday evenings from 19:00 onwards19:00The Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesWomen
A group connecting female climbers across North Wales for indoor and outdoor climbing partnerships, meeting at the centre.
- Twice weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm19:00The Castle Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to all
A twice-weekly top rope session for competent top rope climbers looking for a relaxed, supportive and social environment to climb.
- Listed on the events page as a repeating Monday evening session; the listing does not state the recurrence unambiguously.The Castle Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to all
A bouldering social run by the centre's coaches and instructors, offering progression advice in a supportive, social setting.
- Last Sunday of the monthThe Castle Climbing Centre · London, LondonMembers only
An after-hours climbing session open only to members.
- Listed as an ongoing regular social running at The Newsroom, The Prop Store and TCA's Bristol centres.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandOpen to all
A regular bouldering social session run across TCA centres including The Newsroom.
- Runs monthly at The Newsroom and The Prop Store in Glasgow.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandOpen to all
Monthly community climbing gathering hosted with Glasgow Queer Adventures. During Pride Month 50 free spaces were offered.
- Every Friday after 3pm at all TCA centres.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandOpen to all£10
Discounted £10 entry for students on Friday nights.
- Run in partnership with Glasgow Queer Adventures; 50 free spaces were offered across The Prop Store and The Newsroom during June 2026The Climbing Academy - The Prop Store · Glasgow, ScotlandOpen to all
Social climbing sessions hosted with Glasgow Queer Adventures at TCA's Glasgow venues.
- 1st Thursday of the month, 18:30-20:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly LGBTQ+ climbing social for ages 14 and over.
- 2nd Thursday of the month, 19:15-20:1519:15The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly training board social session.
- 3rd Thursday of the month, 18:30-20:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly SPACE social climbing session.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 18:30-20:4518:30The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South East
Session listed on the Reading timetable running on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday only.
- Fridays 18:30-20:45; coach-led on the 1st and 3rd Friday18:30The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South East
Weekly Friday evening session listed on the Reading timetable.
- Fridays 18:30-20:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South EastOpen to all
Weekly Friday evening social listed on the Reading timetable.
- Wednesdays 18:30-21:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireOpen to allIncluded with entry or membership
Weekly social climbing session.
- Last Friday of the month 18:00-20:0018:00The Climbing Hangar Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireOpen to allIncluded with entry or membership
Monthly session for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Fridays 18:30-20:30, every other week18:30The Climbing Hangar Southampton · Southampton, South EastOpen to all
A social climbing group meeting at the Southampton centre on alternate Friday evenings.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm18:30The Climbing Hub · Bradford, YorkshireOpen to all
Social dry-tooling night chaired by The Northern Dry-Tooling Club, introducing climbers to ice climbing and dry-tooling. Equipment and ice axes are provided and GB Ice Climbing members and coaches attend regularly.
- AnnualThe Climbing Lab · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all
Fancy-dress UV climbing party on fun and playful blocs, with beer, street food, games, DJs, close-up magic, challenges and a dyno competition. Open to all abilities.
- Every Thursday, 19:00-21:30, at Wandsworth 2.019:00The Font · London, LondonOpen to all
An open social climb for people looking to meet new climbing partners or get together with existing ones.
- Every Wednesday, 18:00-20:3018:00The Font Borough · London, LondonOpen to allFree to book, standard entry fee applies
Weekly social for climbers looking to meet new climbing partners, with matchmaking and entertainment. A 20% cafe and bar discount applies during social hours.
- Dates announced via Instagram; teams of up to 6, booking by emailThe Font Borough · London, LondonOpen to all
Recurring pub quiz run at the centre for teams of up to six people.
- Listed as 18 April; no year given in the listingThe Font Borough · London, LondonOpen to all
Party at the Borough centre with a live DJ, a challenge bloc, raffle prizes and drinks.
- Every Thursday, 19:00-21:30, at Wandsworth 2.019:00The Font Wandsworth · London, LondonOpen to all
A social climbing session for meeting new climbing partners or getting together with existing ones.
- MonthlyThe Nest Climbing · Hayes, LondonOpen to all
Listed on the socials page as a monthly pub quiz.
- Every Wednesday, 6-10pm at the Climbing Centre18:00The Pinnacle Climbing Centre · Northampton, East MidlandsOpen to allFree for members; included in entry for non-members
A relaxed social with friendly faces, good climbs and free pizza. Pay on entry.
- Wednesdays at 7pm19:00The Ridge Climbing Centre · Marple, Stockport, North WestOpen to all
Weekly social climbing evening listed on the centre's home page.
- Halloween evening climb; the year is not printed on the listing18:00Transition Extreme Sports · Aberdeen, ScotlandOpen to all
Evening climbing event where head torches are required.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm or 8:30pm17:30University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Climbing Wall · Birmingham, West MidlandsOpen to all£8.50 non-members, £5.50 UoB staff and members, £4.50 UoB s…
Recurring adult (18+) social climbing sessions on the climbing wall timetable.
- Tuesday evenings 8pm-10pm; published dates are 3, 10, 17 and 24 March, 7, 14, 21 and 28 April, and 12, 19 and 26 May (no year printed alongside the dates)20:00University of Essex Climbing Wall · Colchester, East of EnglandOpen to all£8 Essex Sport members, £10 non-members
Two-hour evening community climbing session open to members and non-members.
- Sundays 2:30-4pm during term time14:30University of Nottingham Climbing Wall, David Ross Sports Village · Nottingham, East MidlandsMembers only
Climbing sessions for students with a disability or long-term health condition.
- Listed as a regular social session available at VauxEast; free, with booking recommendedVauxWall East · London, LondonOpen to all
A coach-supported session for independent boulderers working on technical development.
- Mondays, 7.30-9.30pm19:30Volume 1 Climbing · East Grinstead, South EastOpen to allFree for monthly members, £15 for non-members including ent…
Two-hour session open to all skill levels; the instructor tailors the session to the group attending each week. Ages 16+, or 14+ with a completed junior competency test.
- Listed on the centre's activity timetable; days and times are published in the downloadable timetable.YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsOpen to all
Inclusive social climbing sessions with monthly workshops.
Previously
Past dates, kept because most of these run on an annual or seasonal cycle.
- 31 Jul–31 Aug 202617:00Plas y Brenin · Capel Curig, WalesOpen to allPast
The Pizza Llan team run a wood-fired pizza service on the patio, 5pm-9pm.
- 29 Jul 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to allPast
Climbing session with the walls lit by colourful disco lights and music. Limited spaces.
- 19 Jul 202611:00Yonder · London, LondonOpen to allPast
A community event, 11:00-15:00, where attendees could meet and climb alongside world-class climbers from the festival, with a friendly competition and support for the Help2Climb charity programme.
- 7 Jul 202619:30Flashpoint Bristol - Temple Meads · Bristol, South WestOpen to allPast
Listed on the Flashpoint Bristol events page running 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- 6 Jul–14 Aug 202610:00UHI Perth Climbing Centre · Perth, ScotlandOpen to allFreePast
Free drop-in bouldering for ages 14+, or under 14s with an adult. Described as a fun and accessible form of climbing that doesn't require ropes or harnesses.
- 27 Jun 2026Rise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to allPast
- 25 Jun 202618:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonMembers onlyFreePast
A members-only beer tasting with Small Beer brewery. Optional climbing social from 6pm with the tasting at 7:30pm and a complimentary beer.
- 20 Jun 202617:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to allPast
- 19 Jun 202618:00Boulder Brighton · Brighton, South EastOpen to allPast
Pizza night on 19th June from 6pm.
- 6 Jun 2026Rise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to allPast
- 14 May 202618:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonOpen to allPast
A beer tasting with the owner of Bullfinch Brewery, including entry to the climbing social and shoe hire. Free for members.
- 1 May 2026Parthian Climbing Southampton · Southampton, South EastOpen to allPast
Celebration of the Southampton centre's fifth birthday, listed on the Parthian Southampton news and events page.
- 10 Apr 2026Rise Climbing · London, LondonOpen to allPast
- 31 Mar 202618:30Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to allPast
Quiz night at the centre's Crux Cafe, 18:30-21:30.
- 7 Mar 202618:00Substation Brixton · London, LondonOpen to allPast
A high energy evening of climbing with a live DJ, pizzas and pints, featuring unconventional climbs and challenges. Over 18s only.
- 18 Dec 202518:30Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to allPast
Trivia night at the on-site Crux Cafe, 18:30-21:00.
- 13 Dec 202517:00Graystone Action Sports · Manchester, North WestOpen to all£15Past
Celebrate the season with a night of festive fun at the UK's No.1 action sports hub. 5-9PM, £15 per person.
- 5 Dec 202518:00Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to allPast
UV-themed climbing party, described by the centre as its biggest UV party.
- 31 Oct 202518:00Substation Macclesfield · Macclesfield, North WestOpen to allPast
Glow-in-the-dark climbs, Halloween-themed challenges, a live DJ and pizza. Under 18s need adult supervision or a completed assessment.
- 27 Sep 202518:00Substation Macclesfield · Macclesfield, North WestMembers onlyPast
A members-only evening with unique climbs and a complimentary vegetarian curry.
- 21 Mar 202519:00Westway Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to allStandard entry pricePast
Boulder-focused social on the Power Board feature wall with coaching available for those learning it, followed by socialising at the Garden Bar. No advance booking required.