University of Essex Climbing Wall prices
Adult entry is £10.
Adult entry
£10
Instruction
| Session | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Learn the Ropes | £60 | 6 hours of contact time across two 3-hour sessions, maximum 6 spaces per course. Required for new climbers before unsupervised access. |
| Junior climbing - 5 week course | £62.50 | Age groups 8-11 and 12-16 |
| Junior climbing - 6 week course | £75 | Age groups 8-11 and 12-16 |
| Junior climbing summer drop-in session | £12.50 | Per session |
Access is through Community Climbing Sessions rather than an open day pass: £8 for Essex Sport members and £10 for non-members. New climbers must first complete the instructor-led 'Learn the Ropes' course; experienced climbers must pass a competency test, taken in person at Sports Centre reception, before climbing unsupervised. Private hire is available for parties, schools, scouts, fitness clubs…
As printed on their price list
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community climbing session | £10 | |
| Learn the Ropes course | £60 | 6 hours of instruction across 2 sessions |
Common questions
- How much does it cost to climb at University of Essex Climbing Wall?
- Adult entry at University of Essex Climbing Wall is £10.
How it compares in Colchester
| Wall | Type | Adult entry | Off-peak | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Essex Climbing Wall | Bouldering + ropes | £10 | — | — |
| Colchester Climbing Project | Bouldering | £13 | — | £50/mo |
| Clip 'n Climb Colchester | Rope climbing | £19.99 | — | — |
| Corporal Budd Gym Climbing Centre | Bouldering + ropes | — | — | — |
Headline prices were read from the wall's own website and independently double-checked on 2026-08-05. The full structure above was gathered on 2026-08-05. Walls change prices without notice — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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