Friction Bouldering prices
Adult entry is £10.50. Membership starts at £55/month. A membership pays for itself at about 4 visits a month.
Adult entry
£10.50
Concession
£9
Under 18
£8
Membership
£55/mo
Shoe hire
£4
Membership worth it at
4 visits/mo
Entry prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (peak) | £10.50 |
| Student (peak) | £8 |
| Concession (peak) | £9 |
| Senior | £9 |
Memberships
Junior
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Annual Pass | £400/year | £33.33/mo | |
| Junior Month Pass | £38/month | £38/mo |
Student
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student 3 Month Pass | £100/3 months | £33.33/mo | |
| Student Month Pass | £38/month | £38/mo |
Concession
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Annual Pass | £450/year | £37.50/mo | Concession is defined on the price page as over 60 / emergency services / NHS |
| Concession Month Pass | £50/month | £50/mo | Concession is defined on the price page as over 60 / emergency services / NHS |
Adult
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Annual Pass | £520/year | £43.33/mo | |
| Adult Month Pass | £55/month | £55/mo |
Multi-visit passes
| Pass | Price | Per visit |
|---|---|---|
| Adult 11 Climb Pass | £105 | £9.55 |
| Junior 11 Climb Pass | £80 | £7.27 |
| Student 11 Climb Pass | £80 | £7.27 |
| Concession 11 Climb Pass | £90 | £8.18 |
Instruction
| Session | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to bouldering session | £16.50 | 1 hour · Covers footwork, body positioning, route reading and climbing on steep terrain. Includes shoe hire. |
| Adult Beginner Class (ABC) | £14 | 90 minutes · Age 16 and above, all skill levels. Price includes entry; £5 with a monthly or annual membership; shoe hire £4 extra. |
| Intro to bouldering 4-week course | £53 | Includes shoe hire |
Kit hire
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shoes | £4 |
Junior day pass £8; junior shoe hire £2. First-time visitors take a free 20-minute safety introduction.
As printed on their price list
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult day pass | £10.50 | |
| Adult 11 climb pass | £105 | |
| Adult month pass | £55 | |
| Adult annual pass | £520 | |
| Adult shoe hire | £4 | |
| Junior day pass | £8 | |
| Junior month pass | £38 | |
| Junior shoe hire | £2 | |
| Concession day pass | £9 | over 60 / emergency services / NHS |
| Concession month pass | £50 | |
| Student day pass | £8 | |
| Student month pass | £38 | |
| Student 3 month pass | £100 |
Opening hours
| Weekdays | 10am - 10pm |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 10am - 8pm |
Common questions
- How much does it cost to climb at Friction Bouldering?
- Adult entry at Friction Bouldering is £10.50. Students pay £8.
- How much is a membership at Friction Bouldering?
- The cheapest membership is £400/year (Junior Annual Pass), which works out at about £33.33 a month.
- Is a membership at Friction Bouldering worth it?
- A membership pays for itself at about 4 visits a month, set against £10.50 every time you pay at the door.
- Can you hire climbing shoes at Friction Bouldering?
- Yes — shoe hire at Friction Bouldering is £4.
How it compares in Gateshead
| Wall | Type | Adult entry | Off-peak | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friction Bouldering | Bouldering | £10.50 | — | £55/mo |
| Clip 'n Climb at Gateshead Leisure Centre | Rope climbing | — | — | — |
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.