Youth events at UK climbing walls
Junior clubs, squads, NICAS sessions and school holiday camps.
August 2026
- 5 Aug 202611:30Hendon Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · London, LondonYouthYouth£11.50
Climbing session for 4-6 year olds listed on the centre timetable, 11:30-12:30 on Court 5 / Climbing Wall.
- 6 Aug 202616:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastYouthYouth£17.50
Teen bouldering sign-off session for ages 14-17, led by Cam Brewes, five places.
- 10 Aug–12 Aug 202610:00The Reach · London, LondonYouthYouth£80
An all-day summer holiday camp combining climbing and circus skills.
- 22 Aug 2026Boulder World · Belfast, Northern IrelandYouthYouth
Try outs for the Boulder World youth team and youth squad, announced for Saturday 22nd August.
June 2027
- 6 Jun 2027Wight Climbing (West Wight Sports & Community Centre) · Freshwater, South EastYouthYouthFree
A free family fun run with medals and fancy dress prizes.
Regular sessions
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5-6pm; Saturday 9-10am, 10-11am and 12-1pm; Sunday 3-4pm17:00Alter Rock Indoor Climbing and Activity Centre · Derby, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Weekly club sessions for young climbers aged 7-17.
- Friday 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 11am-1pm16:30Alter Rock Indoor Climbing and Activity Centre · Derby, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Weekly club sessions for climbers aged 14-17.
- Thursday 6:30-8pm18:30Alter Rock Indoor Climbing and Activity Centre · Derby, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Weekly club session for children with special needs.
- Mondays 4pm-5pm and Sundays 11am-12pm16:00Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall · Ambleside, North WestYouthYouth
All about getting kids moving and having fun, building climbing skills by developing balance, agility and coordination through games, bouldering and top rope climbing.
- Daily 9am-10am during school holidays only09:00Ambleside Adventure Climbing Wall · Ambleside, North WestYouthYouth£5
One hour of climbing in the Boulder Room for children aged 6 and under (plus older friends and siblings). Adult supervision required.
- Friday nightsAvertical World · Dundee, ScotlandYouthYouth£14
Youth bouldering club session run as part of the Dundee Dynos youth climbing programme, charged per session.
- Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 11am, term time only (Tuesdays only 9:00-10:30 during summer hours)09:30Boulder Barn · Hereford, West MidlandsYouthYouth£4
Pre-school children aged 0-5 get exclusive use of the bouldering area with toys. A parent must supervise their child at all times.
- Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6pm-7pm, and Saturday mornings 10:30am-11:30am18:00Boulder Central · West Bromwich, West MidlandsYouthYouth£15
Hour-long session for 5-10 year olds consisting of fun and challenging climbing games. Pre-booking essential and a parental consent waiver is required for first-timers.
- Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:30pm-8:30pm, and Saturday afternoons 12pm-1pm19:30Boulder Central · West Bromwich, West MidlandsYouthYouth£15
Hour-long session for ages 11 and up that focuses more on climbing techniques and etiquette. Pre-booking essential and a parental consent waiver is required for first-timers.
- Weekly sessions on weekdays and weekends, billed monthly based on term-time sessionsBoulder Exe · Exeter, South WestYouthYouth
Instructor-led weekly clubs for ages 7-11 and 12-17 with structured progression.
- Multiple sessions across weekdays and weekendsBoulder Exe · Exeter, South WestYouthYouth
Three-level youth squad programme covering Foundation, Development and Performance.
- Weekend coaching sessions, announced as now running in a news post dated 10/03/26Brushworks Climbing Centre · Glasgow, ScotlandYouthYouth
Weekend coaching sessions for young climbers.
- 4 time slots each week, runs all year roundBrushworks Climbing Centre · Glasgow, ScotlandYouthYouth
NICAS scheme for ages 7+, 1 hour 30 minutes per session, booked in blocks of 6 sessions.
- Monday 4-5pm and Sunday 10:30-11:30amCambridge Climbing Wall (The Perse Sports Centre) · Cambridge, East of EnglandYouthYouth£20 per session
Weekly 60-minute NICAS climbing sessions for 4-7 year olds. Maximum coach ratio 1:8.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5-6:30pm; Saturday 9-10:30am and 10:30am-12pm; Sunday 9-10:30am and 12:15-1:45pmCambridge Climbing Wall (The Perse Sports Centre) · Cambridge, East of EnglandYouthYouth£26.50 per session
Weekly 1.5-hour NICAS bouldering and climbing sessions for 7-11 and 11-17 year olds. Maximum coach ratio 1:8.
- Listed in the weekly NICAS timetable for 11-17 year oldsCambridge Climbing Wall (The Perse Sports Centre) · Cambridge, East of EnglandYouthYouth£31.50 per session
Weekly 1.5-hour NICAS Level 4 climbing sessions for 11-17 year olds. Maximum coach ratio 1:6.
- Saturday or Sunday morningsCity Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireYouthYouth£9
A coached, fun introduction to climbing for ages 6-12.
- WeekendsCity Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireYouthYouth£11
Weekly skills coaching for kids and teens to build confidence on the wall.
- Wednesdays 5-6:30pm during the autumn term17:00Climb Bognor (Arena Sports Centre) · Bognor Regis, South EastYouthBeginners
Beginners climbing session for ages 8 and over, run by Climb Bognor at the Arena Sports Centre.
- 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.
- Saturday 1800-190018:00Climb Kent · Maidstone, South EastYouthYouth£12
Open climbing session for 5-17 year olds, limited to a maximum of 12 spaces.
- Weekdays 10:15am-11:30am during term time10:15Clip 'n Climb Chelsea · London, LondonYouthYouth
Sessions for children under 4 years old, who cannot climb in the general sessions.
- Thursdays during term timeClip 'n Climb Halifax · Halifax, YorkshireYouthYouth£7.50
90-minute session for ages 2+ including a 30-minute safety briefing. Children and toddlers eat free with a free meal from the kids menu; 2-4 year olds require an accompanying non-climbing adult.
- Fridays at 1pm (term time only), Saturdays and Sundays at 9amClip 'n Climb Halifax · Halifax, YorkshireYouthYouth
60-minute session for ages 2-8 with a 15-minute briefing and 45 minutes climbing. Designed for toddlers with older siblings so they can climb together.
- Tuesdays and Fridays at 9am, term time only09:00Clip 'n Climb Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestYouthYouth£10.50
Introductory climbing session for 2-4 year olds, including free use of the soft play.
- Saturdays 9am in term time; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9am in school holidays09:00Clip 'n Climb Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestYouthYouth£11
Session for children aged 2-7 who feel nervous in a standard session. No adults climbing.
- Tuesday, term time, 9:30am-11:30am09:30Clip 'n Climb Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestYouthYouth£10.50
Morning session for 2-4 year olds.
- Listed as a regular session on the events page; days and times not printed thereDurham Climbing Centre · Durham, North EastYouthOpen to all
- Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11am10:00Dyno Climbing Centre · Buckfastleigh, South WestYouthYouth£6
Uninstructed, parent-supervised play sessions introducing toddlers to climbing. The boulder room is closed to other boulderers during this time.
- Saturdays 09:00-10:3009:00Energise Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · York, YorkshireYouthYouth
Saturday morning beginners climbing club for children aged 7-11.
- Saturdays 11:00-12:3011:00Energise Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · York, YorkshireYouthYouth
Saturday intermediate climbing club for children aged 7-11.
- Saturdays 13:00-14:3013:00Energise Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · York, YorkshireYouthYouth
Saturday advanced climbing club for children aged 7-11.
- Saturdays 15:00-16:3015:00Energise Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · York, YorkshireYouthYouth
Saturday mixed-ability climbing club for young people aged 11-17.
- Sundays 9am09:00Far Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly climbing club for ages 4-6.
- Tuesday 4.30pm and 6.30pm, Saturday 10am, Sunday 10am and 12pmFar Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly climbing club for ages 7-14.
- Thursday 6pm, Sunday 2pmFar Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly climbing club for ages 14-17.
- Wednesday 6pm18:00Far Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly social climbing session for ages 7-14.
- Wednesday 6pm, Sunday 2pmFar Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly NICAS Level 4 award sessions.
- Sunday 4pm16:00Far Peak Climbing · Northleach, South WestYouthYouth£13 per session or £117 for 10 sessions
Weekly lead climbing development session for under-18s.
- 9-10am on Saturday and Sunday is reserved for Mini Shredders only09:00Graystone Action Sports · Manchester, North WestYouthYouth
The first hour of Saturday and Sunday mornings is reserved exclusively for Mini Shredders.
- Wednesdays 5-6pm and Fridays 4:15-5:15pm, booked in six-session blocks17:00Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsYouthYouth£48 block of 6
Children's climbing club for 5 to 6 year olds.
- Mondays and Thursdays 4:30-6pm, Fridays 5:30-7pm, Saturdays 9-10:30am, booked in six-session blocks16:30Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsYouthYouth£54 block of 6
Children's climbing club for 7 to 12 year olds.
- Mondays 6:15-7:45pm and Saturdays 10:45am-12:15pm, booked in six-session blocks18:15Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsYouthYouth£54 block of 6
Climbing club for 12 to 17 year olds.
- Fridays 2:30-4pm14:30Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsYouthYouth£9
Climbing session for home-educated young people aged 7 to 17.
- Monday-Friday 17:00-21:00 and Saturday 10:00-17:00, term time17:00Hertfordshire Sports Village Climbing Wall · Hatfield, East of EnglandYouthYouthFree to members; standard casual climb rates for non-members
Independent climbing sessions for rope- and boulder-competent 14-17 year olds. Parental consent and a competency test are required; competency tests are also available in the session.
- Saturdays at 10:00 during term time, 60 minutes10:00High Rise NI (Clip 'n Climb Lisburn) · Lisburn, Northern IrelandYouthYouth£10
A shorter 60-minute Clip 'n Climb session aimed at P1-P3 age children.
- Tuesdays and ThursdaysIndy Climbing Wall · Holyhead, WalesYouthBeginners
Mixed group taster sessions plus private family options, bookable through the online scheduler.
- Run during the summer holidaysIndy Climbing Wall · Holyhead, WalesYouthYouth
Action-packed holiday sessions for children focused on skill-building and confidence.
- Saturdays and Sundays, three session slots: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:15 and 12:30-13:3010:00Kilnworx Climbing Centre · Stoke-on-Trent, West MidlandsYouthYouth£8.50
One-hour instructor-led indoor climbing sessions for ages 6-16, working through an eight-level awards system. All equipment provided; a 6-week block booking option is available.
- Every Thursday, 7-8pm19:00Littleborough Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Littleborough, Rochdale, North WestYouthYouth£5
Instructed indoor climbing session for ages 7-16 in the Littleborough Sports Centre sports hall. Run by qualified staff with safety equipment provided; booking is required.
- Every Thursday, 1.30-2.30pm13:30Littleborough Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Littleborough, Rochdale, North WestYouthYouth£5.50
Instructed indoor climbing session for home educated children of all ages. Booking is required.
- 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.
- Fortnightly on SaturdaysMad Volume Climbing Gym · Hull, YorkshireYouthYouth
Fortnightly Saturday climbing academy for children.
- WeeklyNCIC Climbing Wall (North Coast Integrated College) · Coleraine, Northern IrelandYouthYouth
The club runs weekly youth climbing sessions at the NCIC wall in Coleraine, alongside scheduled adult climbing and an advanced youth team. No timetable is published on the site.
- Listed for June 2026Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastYouthYouth
Summer climbing camps for 7-15 year olds.
- Listed as running July 20 - August 28Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastYouthYouth£12.00 per session
School holiday climbing sessions for children, £12.00 per session.
- Youth programme sessions are stated to run mainly at weekends and some midweek evenings; the specific timetable is sent after induction.Onyx Climbing · Blackburn, North WestYouthYouth
A session for ages 7-8 that the page says focuses on the fundamental skills required for climbing.
- Youth programme sessions are stated to run mainly at weekends and some midweek evenings; the specific timetable is sent after induction.Onyx Climbing · Blackburn, North WestYouthYouth
Instructed classes for ages 8-14+, split by age, focused on learning climbing techniques.
- Youth programme sessions are stated to run mainly at weekends and some midweek evenings; the specific timetable is sent after induction.Onyx Climbing · Blackburn, North WestYouthYouth
A tier for climbers aged 8+ who the page says are displaying talent or a willingness to improve.
- Youth programme sessions are stated to run mainly at weekends and some midweek evenings; the specific timetable is sent after induction.Onyx Climbing · Blackburn, North WestYouthYouth
The centre's squad for climbers aged 10+ described as its most talented climbers, who compete regionally and nationally.
- Mondays and Wednesdays during school term time, 4-5:30pm or 5:45-7:15pm16:00Parkfield Climbing Wall (Reach Outdoors) · Paignton, South WestYouthYouth£160 per term (12 lessons), or £14 taster/drop-in
Term-time youth climbing clubs running in two afternoon/evening slots on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Tuesdays 4:45pm-5:45pm; a second junior group runs Tuesdays 5:45pm-6:45pm16:45Plas Madoc Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · Acrefair, Wrexham, WalesYouthYouth
NICAS Level 1 beginner course for juniors, described as a 4-6 week programme. Participants must purchase a log book.
- Mondays and Thursdays17:30Port Talbot Urban Adventure Centre · Cwmafan, WalesYouthYouth
Weekly indoor climbing development session for 8-16 year olds.
- Saturdays09:00Port Talbot Urban Adventure Centre · Cwmafan, WalesYouthYouth
Saturday morning climbing club for 4-10 year olds.
- Saturdays10:15Port Talbot Urban Adventure Centre · Cwmafan, WalesYouthYouth
Saturday morning climbing club for 11-16 year olds.
- 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
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme lessons for climbers aged 7-17, delivering Levels 1-3 with a 1:9 coach-to-climber ratio and assistant coaches present.
- Wednesdays 5pm; Saturdays 10am and 11:30am; Sundays 10am and 11:30amRock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestYouthYouth
Regular youth climbing club sessions running across the week.
- Thursdays from 6pm18:00Rock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestYouthYouth
Weekly youth squad training session.
- Monday 5:00pm (10-14 years); Wednesday 5:00pm (6-10 years) and 6:15pm (8-14 years); Saturday 10:15am, 11:30am and 1:00pm (all 6-14 years); Sunday 10:15am (6-10 years) and 11:30am (8-14 years).Rock Antics · Middlesbrough, North EastYouthYouth£11.00 per session, or £61.00 for a block booking of 6
Weekly junior club teaching safety and caution on the climbing wall, climbing technique, belaying and equipment use, with progressive skill development. Booking is required in advance with full payment.
- Mondays 6:30-7:30pm, separate session for ages 14-1718:30Rock Antics · Middlesbrough, North EastYouthYouth
Separate weekly session for older juniors aged 14-17.
- Thursdays 16:30-17:30, weekly during school term time16:30RockReef · Bournemouth, South WestYouthYouth£16 drop-in for one child
Weekly club for ages 6-13 where children work towards climbing certificates over 12 weeks, moving from the themed climbing walls with instruction to the adrenaline activities. Drop-in, 4-week and 12-week course options are offered.
- Wednesdays 4.30-5.20pm and 5.25-6.15pm, Thursdays 5.00-6.00pm16:30Romford Rock and Boulder · Romford, LondonYouthYouth£9 entry plus £5 coaching
Coached sessions teaching bouldering fundamentals for ages 8 and up. Shoes free; memberships accepted.
- WeeklySherborne Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Sherborne, South WestYouthYouth
45-minute bouldering session for children, maximum age 12.
- School holidaysSherborne Sports Centre Climbing Wall · Sherborne, South WestYouthYouth
Holiday club for children in Year 2 to Year 6 including swimming, climbing and bouldering, and sports and games. Booking required 48 hours in advance.
- Saturdays 09:30-11:00 and 11:15-12:45, Thursdays 17:00-18:3009:30Sportspark Climbing Wall (University of East Anglia) · Norwich, East of EnglandYouthYouth
Junior climbing club for under 16s. £6.25 registration then £7.00 per session for members.
- Tuesdays 17:00-18:30, Thursdays 17:45-19:1517:00Sportspark Climbing Wall (University of East Anglia) · Norwich, East of EnglandYouthYouth
Climbing academy for experienced climbers under 16. £6.25 registration then £8.00 per session for members.
- Mondays, two sessions: 4-5pm and 5-6pm16:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing club session. Advance booking through reception required.
- Thursdays 4-5pm16:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing club session. Advance booking through reception required.
- Saturdays, two sessions: 10-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm10:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireYouthYouth
Weekly Saturday morning kids climbing session for ages 7-17.
- WeeklySummit Centre · Treharris, WalesYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing clubs for ages 4-18.
- WeeklySummit Centre (Rock UK) · Trelewis, WalesYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing classes for kids aged 4 to 18 years old.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth£10.50
Beginner climbing club for 3-6 year olds where budding young climbers learn basic climbing skills across Clip 'n Climb, bouldering and roped climbing. Taster sessions and full courses are available.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth£10.50
Club for 6-10 year olds using fun games and challenges to build skills across multiple wall types including auto-belays.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth£13
Introduction to roped climbing and bouldering for ages 7-10, with two levels so children progress from beginner to advanced.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth£16.50
Club for ages 10-18 structured around the five NICAS levels (1-5) to help members develop their skills step by step.
- Daytime sessions, run in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth£16.50
Daytime climbing sessions for home-educated children aged 8-18, described as a flexible way to enjoy climbing, build skills and stay active.
- Drop-in format; times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthYouth
Inclusive climbing sessions for disabled and neurodivergent children aged 7-18, with drop-in and structured NICAS Ascend options. A breakout area and sensory room are available.
- Times are published on the centre's timetableSummit Up Climbing Centre · Oldham, North WestYouthElite / invitational
Squad for young climbers passionate about competition climbing. Entry is by selection or invitation; contact the centre to register interest.
- 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.
- Saturdays and Sundays, 16:30-17:3016:30Surrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park · Guildford, South EastYouthYouth£18 per person
A 60-minute coached climbing session for 4-6 year olds at a 1:4 ratio.
- Fridays 17:30-19:00 and Sundays 18:00-19:3017:30Surrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park · Guildford, South EastYouthYouth£23 per person
A 90-minute coached climbing session for 7-10 year olds at a 1:6 ratio.
- Mondays and Thursdays, 17:30-19:0017:30Surrey Summit, Surrey Sports Park · Guildford, South EastYouthYouth£23 per person
A 90-minute coached climbing session for 11-14 year olds at a 1:6 ratio.
- MondaysThe Adventure Hub (Hope Valley Bouldering Wall) · Bamford, Hope Valley, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing club for ages 4-11.
- ThursdaysThe Adventure Hub (Hope Valley Bouldering Wall) · Bamford, Hope Valley, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing club for ages 11 and over.
- Tuesday mornings 10:00-11:30 and Friday afternoons 13:00-14:30 during summer term 202610:00The Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesYouthYouth£3 for crawlers, £6 for those walking confidently
Drop-in climbing session for children from crawling through 4 years old. Active parental participation is required and no booking is needed.
- Runs across the academic school yearThe Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesYouthYouth
Junior climbing clubs running through the academic school year.
- Runs across the academic school yearThe Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesYouthYouth
A climbing club for children with additional needs, running through the academic school year.
- Wednesdays 16:00-17:00, Fridays 16:30-17:30, Saturdays 10:30-11:30The Boulder Bunker · Torquay, South WestYouthYouth£12 per session
60-minute coached session for ages 5-11 within an eight-level progression scheme named after mountain ranges.
- Wednesdays 19:00-20:00, Sundays 10:30-11:30The Boulder Bunker · Torquay, South WestYouthYouth£14 per session
60-minute session for advanced climbers aged 12 and over. All youth coaches are DBS checked and experienced in working with children.
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-13:0010:00The Boulder Bunker · Torquay, South WestYouthYouth£4-£7
Session for children aged 6 months to 5 years, run while the main room is closed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
- Runs during the summer holidays at the Glasgow centres including The Newsroom.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandYouthYouth
Supervised holiday climbing for children aged 5-12, with no experience needed. Glasgow pricing was not listed.
- Runs during the Easter break at the Glasgow centres.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandYouthYouth
Easter break climbing activities for children at TCA's Glasgow and Southwest centres.
- Saturdays 9:00-10:00 and 10:30-11:3009:00The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestYouthYouth
Weekly Saturday climbing club sessions for 4-6 year olds.
- 4th Thursday of the month, 19:00-20:0019:00The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestYouthYouth
Monthly social climbing session for teenagers.
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 17:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 11:45-12:4517:00The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South EastYouthYouth
Youth climbing club session for ages 7-13.
- Tuesday 17:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:15-10:15 and 10:30-11:3017:00The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South EastYouthYouth
Youth climbing club session for ages 4-6.
- Saturdays and Sundays 09:30-10:3009:30The Climbing Hangar Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireYouthYouthIncluded with entry or membership
Weekend climbing club session for 4-6 year olds.
- Saturdays and Sundays 10:45-12:0010:45The Climbing Hangar Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireYouthYouthIncluded with entry or membership
Weekend climbing club session for 7-13 year olds.
- Saturdays from 4pm16:00The Climbing Hub · Bradford, YorkshireYouthYouth
Coached youth dry-tooling club session. The club is aimed at competent rock climbers aged 14 and over.
- Monday to SaturdayThe Face Climbing Wall, Wirksworth Leisure Centre · Wirksworth, East MidlandsYouthYouth
Junior climbing lessons for ages 8-14, running Monday to Saturday.
- Runs during the summer holidays across all Font locationsThe Font Borough · London, LondonYouthYouth
Camps, drop-ins and family sessions for children during the summer holidays.
- Ages 8-16, held at LynnsportThe Hangar Climbing Centre (Alive Lynnsport) · King's Lynn, East of EnglandYouthYouthFrom £4.40
Overseen by qualified instructors alongside friendly like-minded climbers. Beginners always welcome and all equipment is provided.
- Run during the summer holidaysThe Northwest Face · Warrington, North WestYouthYouth£17
90 minute holiday club sessions for climbers aged 6-17, £17 per climber.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 17:00-18:3017:00The Ordinary Climbers Gym · Polegate, South EastYouthYouth£75/month
After-school climbing club for ages 8-16.
- Thursdays, 12:00-13:3012:00The Ordinary Climbers Gym · Polegate, South EastYouthYouth£17.50 per session
Daytime climbing class for home-educated children aged 6-16.
- Sundays, 10:00-11:0010:00The Ordinary Climbers Gym · Polegate, South EastYouthYouth£16
Climbing session for children aged 4-7.
- Runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays across the summer, times from 10am to 3:30pm depending on age groupThe PEAK Climbing Wall · Stirling, ScotlandYouthYouth£6 (age 3-5), £7.50 (age 5-7), £8 (age 8-15) per session
Introductory climbing sessions of 40-60 minutes for children, including a warm-up challenge, simple climbs, teamwork activities and auto-belays. A parent or guardian must stay with the child.
- Weekly through the summer holidays, each week with a different climbing focusThe Pinnacle Climbing Centre · Northampton, East MidlandsYouthYouthRockeeZ members: 3 free, then £17 each
Summer holiday sessions at the Climbing Centre for the RockeeZ youth club, each week with a different climbing focus.
- Weekly 1-hour sessionThe Quay Climbing Centre · Exeter, South WestYouthYouth£35/month
Weekly club for ages 4-7 run in Clip 'n Climb, with the emphasis on having fun and building confidence.
- Weekly 1-hour sessionThe Quay Climbing Centre · Exeter, South WestYouthYouth£40/month
Weekly roped-wall club for ages 7-11, progressing through Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
- Weekly 90-minute sessionThe Quay Climbing Centre · Exeter, South WestYouthYouth£40/month plus £7.50 NICAS
Weekly club for ages 11-17 following the NICAS scheme, with lead climbing options.
- Weekly classes, with additional sessions during school holidaysThe Ridge Climbing Centre · Marple, Stockport, North WestYouthYouth
Weekly kids climbing classes run alongside school holiday sessions.
- Mondays, 4.00pm to 5.30pm16:00The Wall Ulverston · Ulverston, North WestYouthYouth
Children's activity session run on Monday afternoons.
- Tuesdays, 4.00pm to 5.30pm16:00The Wall Ulverston · Ulverston, North WestYouthYouth
NICAS course session run on Tuesday afternoons. The wall offers NICAS levels 1, 2 and 3, and NICAS Wild Climbers for ages 3 and up, taught through games to develop climbing awareness and confidence.
- Wednesday 16:30 and Thursday 16:30, 1 hour, 1:4 coach ratio16:30The Weedon Project · Weedon Bec, East MidlandsYouthYouth£15 pay-as-you-go
A one-hour coached session for climbers aged 4-6, described as designed specifically for your little climber with a focus on building confidence. Shoe hire included. A 4-session pass is £50.00, valid 6 months.
- Wednesday 17:30, Thursday 17:30 and Sunday 10:00, 1 hour17:30The Weedon Project · Weedon Bec, East MidlandsYouthYouth£15 pay-as-you-go
A one-hour coached session for climbers aged 7+, described as promoting fun, safe and sustainable climbing with a focus on technique and progression. Shoe hire included. A 4-session pass is £50.00, valid 6 months.
- Every Friday, 3pm - 4:30pm15:00Third Ridge · Portree, ScotlandYouthYouth£12
Weekly climbing club for primary children aged 6-12. Registration must be completed before attending.
- Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-11:30am and 11:45am-1:15pmUniversity of Birmingham Sport & Fitness Climbing Wall · Birmingham, West MidlandsYouthYouth£6.40 per class for child members, £8.50 for non-members
A weekly junior climbing club for ages 6 and over, with class packs of 10 or 60 sessions available.
- Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm-5:30pm16:00University of Essex Climbing Wall · Colchester, East of EnglandYouthYouth£62.50 for a 5-week course, £75 for a 6-week course
Junior climbing course for children aged 8 to 11.
- Thursdays and Fridays, 5:30pm-7pm17:30University of Essex Climbing Wall · Colchester, East of EnglandYouthYouth£62.50 for a 5-week course, £75 for a 6-week course
Junior climbing course for children aged 12 to 16.
- Saturday and Sunday mornings during school term time, booked in 4-8 week blocksUniversity of Nottingham Climbing Wall, David Ross Sports Village · Nottingham, East MidlandsYouthYouth£11 per session
Climbing club for children aged 5.5 to 7.
- Saturday and Sunday mornings during school term time, booked in 4-8 week blocksUniversity of Nottingham Climbing Wall, David Ross Sports Village · Nottingham, East MidlandsYouthYouth£13 per session
NICAS award scheme club for children aged 7 to 11 at this named NICAS delivery centre.
- Saturday and Sunday mornings during school term time, booked in 4-8 week blocksUniversity of Nottingham Climbing Wall, David Ross Sports Village · Nottingham, East MidlandsYouthYouth£14.50 per session
NICAS award scheme club for young people aged 12 to 17.
- Saturday and Sunday 9am-11am, 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm; Wednesday 6pm-8pm; Thursday 5pm-7pm and 7pm-9pmUniversity of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub · Coventry, West MidlandsYouthYouth£55 per month (Bear Cub Membership)
Instructor-led weekly two-hour climbing sessions for ages 7-17.
- Saturday 3pm-5pm and Tuesday 6pm-8pmUniversity of Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub · Coventry, West MidlandsYouthYouth£63
Two-hour advanced training sessions for climbers aged 7-17.
- 6-week courses, sessions at 17:00-18:30 and 18:30-20:00; cycles advertised as 7 January-11 February, 25 February-1 April and 22 April-27 May17:00UWE Bristol Climbing Wall · Bristol, South WestYouthYouth£60 per 6-week course
Beginner-friendly junior climbing club for ages 9-16 working towards NICAS Level 1 and 2 awards.
- Every Saturday, 09:15-10:15; dates for the current academic year listed as TBC09:15UWE Bristol Climbing Wall · Bristol, South WestYouthYouth£7
One-hour top rope climbing and climbing-based games for ages 7-16.
- Runs in terms; bookable on a term pass or as a one-offWild Lakes Bouldering Barn · Martletwy, WalesYouthYouth£10.00 per session with a term pass, £12.50 one-off
Regular coached junior and youth climbing club sessions at the bouldering barn.
- Booked by term, aligned to the school calendar.YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsYouthYouth
One hour sessions for ages 5-7 introducing them to the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme.
- Booked by term, aligned to the school calendar.YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsYouthYouth£115
Two hour sessions for ages 8-18 progressing climbers through the five NICAS levels.
Previously
Past dates, kept because most of these run on an annual or seasonal cycle.
- 4 Aug–27 Aug 202612:00Romford Rock and Boulder · Romford, LondonYouthYouthPast
Summer holiday climbing club for kids.
- 2 Aug–8 Aug 2026Abernethy Barcaple Climbing Wall · Castle Douglas, ScotlandYouthYouthPast
Residential summer camp for 10-16 year olds held at the Barcaple centre.
- 23 Jul 202610:30Gallery Bouldering · Oxford, South EastYouthYouthPast
Five-week summer bouldering club for girls aged 14 to 17.
- 21 Jul–25 Aug 202610:00The Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesYouthYouth£3 for crawlers, £6 for those walking confidentlyPast
Holiday drop-in session for children from crawling through 3 years old. No booking required and active parental participation is needed.
- 6 Jul–14 Aug 202610:30UHI Perth Climbing Centre · Perth, ScotlandYouthYouthFreePast
Parent-supervised toddler climbing and play, a fun and safe introduction. Free and funded by Summer of Sport.
- 6 Jul–14 Aug 202613:00UHI Perth Climbing Centre · Perth, ScotlandYouthYouthFreePast
Free roped climbing session for ages 7-14, funded by Summer of Sport.
- 4 Jul 202612:30Yonder · London, LondonYouthYouthPast
Annual youth climbing competition for ages 7-11 and 12-17, with qualification rounds and showcase finals. All climbing levels welcome.
- 15 Jun–21 Jun 2026Climb Newcastle · Newcastle, North EastYouthYouth£10Past
Week-long youth competition at The Pool. Competitors have 90 minutes to complete their scorecard, either independently or in a pre-booked supervised coaching slot (£10 per person). School rankings combine the top 3 individual scores per age category.
- 13 Jun 202614:00The Climbing Works · Sheffield, YorkshireYouthYouth£16.50Past
Assessment session running 2:00-4:00pm for young climbers with solid experience: a one-hour coach-led workshop on technique drills followed by a one-hour friendly competition on pre-selected boulders, with coaches working in groups of 6-8. Mini Works sessions are for ages 9-13 and Main Works for ages 13-17.
- 15 Apr–20 May 202618:00Fort Purbrook Bouldering Walls (Peter Ashley Activity Centres) · Portsmouth, South EastYouthYouth£26.40 for the 6-week coursePast
A six-week bouldering club for 8-12 year olds running on Wednesday evenings.
- 5 Mar 2025The Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesYouthYouthPast
Instructor-led climbing group for home-educated children aged 5-17, focused on physical development and collaborative skills with individualised pacing.