Social events at UK climbing walls
Regular social climbing nights: turn up, meet people, climb.
August 2026
- 5 Aug 2026 10:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to all £15
Social session listed on the centre's class timetable.
- 5 Aug 2026 18:30The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to all Free
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 2026 10:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastBeginners £15
Social bouldering session for beginners, led by Danny Dowd.
- 7 Aug 2026 18:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastOpen to all £12
Evening social listed on the centre's class timetable.
- 13 Aug 2026 17:30YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsOpen to all Free
A free evening of fun, games and activities from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for families considering the Camp Williams holiday programme.
- 19 Aug 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all
Climbing session with the walls lit by colourful disco lights and music. Limited spaces.
- 26 Aug 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all
Climbing in darkness using head torches. Limited spaces.
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 6:30-9pm 18:30270 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-8pm 18:30Ambleside 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-8pm 18:30Ambleside 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 EnglandBeginners Free
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
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-8pm 17:00Brunel 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 7pm 19:00CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonOpen to all Free to join
Open social session for independent boulderers of varying levels, with tips available from the qualified coach running the session.
- Tuesdays from 6:30pm 18:30CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonBeginners Free 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 6pm 18:00City Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all Pay-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, 19:00-20:30 19:00City Bouldering Aldgate · London, LondonMembers only
Weekly social climbing session for members.
- Every Thursday, 18:00-21:00 18:00City 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, 18:00-21:00 18:00City 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, 18:00-21:00 18:00City Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonOpen to all
Weekly student climbing social run across the City Bouldering centres.
- Every Friday, 19:00-20:30 19:00City 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, 18:00-21:00 18:00City 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 named 19:00City 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 named 18:00City 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 named 18:00City 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, 18:00-21:00 18:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- Every Tuesday, 19:00-20:00 19:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all
- Every Friday, 19:00-20:30 19:00CityBouldering · London, LondonMembers only
- Every Thursday, 18:00-21:00 18:00CityBouldering · 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.
- TuesdaysClimb Kent · Maidstone, South EastOpen to all
Public open climbing session listed on the centre's booking system.
- 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, 7:30-9pm 19:30Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all Free with entry
A free social event open to anyone, run every Tuesday at Depot Armley.
- Every Monday, 7-9pm 19:00Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all Free 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, 9-11am 09:00Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireOpen to all Regular entry applies
A specified time in the centre for a sensory climbing experience, with reduced noise and no drill work.
- Mondays 7-9pm 19:00Depot Climbing Birmingham · Birmingham, West MidlandsOpen to all Free with entry
Instructor-hosted social climbing session open to anyone, with complimentary hot drinks to break the ice.
- Fridays 7-9pm 19:00Depot Climbing Birmingham · Birmingham, West MidlandsOpen to all Free 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, 7:30-9:00pm 19:30Depot Climbing Leeds Pudsey · Pudsey, YorkshireOpen to all Free with centre entry
Instructor-led social climbing for the LGBTQIA+ community with informal coaching available, plus complimentary drinks in the café beforehand.
- Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm 18:00Depot Climbing Leeds Pudsey · Pudsey, YorkshireOpen to all Free 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 7pm 19:30Depot 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, 7.30-9pm 19:30Depot 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 page 19:30Depot 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, 7pm 19:00Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsOpen to all Free 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 all Free 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-12pm 09:00Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsOpen to all Free with entry
A quieter climbing experience with no drill work and reduced or no music, for those who prefer a less stimulating environment.
- Wednesdays @ 8pm 20:00Golden Gecko Climbing · Romsey, South EastOpen to all Standard 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, 19:00-21:30 19:00Hertfordshire Sports Village Climbing Wall · Hatfield, East of EnglandOpen to all Member 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.
- MonthlyMile End Climbing Wall · London, LondonOpen to all
Queer Climb is the centre's monthly LGBTQIA+ climbing social.
- Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm 19:00Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastMembers only
For members wanting to meet like-minded climbers, from beginners to experienced individuals.
- 10am-5pm on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North East£5.00
Discounted student sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to 5pm.
- Every Thursday 19:30Northway 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 area 19:30Oakwood Climbing Centre · Wokingham, South EastOpen to all Standard 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 7.15pm 19:15Oakwood 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 May 18:30Parkfield 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 from 7pm 19:00Rock 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 - 8pm 18:00Rock 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 - 9pm 19:00Rock 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-8pm 18:00Rockover 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-9pm 19:00Rockover 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 6pm 18:00Romford Rock and Boulder · Romford, LondonOpen to all
Social gaming evening; the page invites people to bring a game or a cake.
- Twice weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm 19:00The 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.
- 1st Thursday of the month, 18:30-20:00 18:30The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly LGBTQ+ climbing social for ages 14 and over.
- 2nd Thursday of the month, 19:15-20:15 19:15The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly training board social session.
- 3rd Thursday of the month, 18:30-20:00 18:30The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestOpen to all
Monthly SPACE social climbing session.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm 18:30The 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 2.0 19:00The 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, 18:00-20:30 18:00The Font Borough · London, LondonOpen to all Free 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.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm or 8:30pm 17:30University 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 time 14:30University 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, 7.30-9.30pm 19:30Volume 1 Climbing · East Grinstead, South EastOpen to all Free 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.
- 29 Jul 2026GoClimb · Billingham, North EastOpen to all Past
Climbing session with the walls lit by colourful disco lights and music. Limited spaces.
- 6 Jul–14 Aug 2026 10:00UHI Perth Climbing Centre · Perth, ScotlandOpen to all Free Past
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.
- 20 Jun 2026 17:00CityBouldering · London, LondonOpen to all Past
- 31 Mar 2026 18:30Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to all Past
Quiz night at the centre's Crux Cafe, 18:30-21:30.
- 18 Dec 2025 18:30Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to all Past
Trivia night at the on-site Crux Cafe, 18:30-21:00.
- 13 Dec 2025 17:00Graystone Action Sports · Manchester, North WestOpen to all £15 Past
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 2025 18:00Rockstar Climbing Centre · Swindon, South WestOpen to all Past
UV-themed climbing party, described by the centre as its biggest UV party.