Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central) prices
Adult entry is £10. A membership pays for itself at about 2 visits a month.
Adult entry
£10
Shoe hire
£0
Membership worth it at
2 visits/mo
Memberships
Student
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbria Student membership (annual) | £200/year | £16.67/mo | £180 early bird. Climbing wall use not included; reduced climbing session rate. |
| Northumbria Student membership (monthly direct debit) | £20/month | £20/mo | Climbing wall use is not included; members pay a reduced climbing session rate. |
Other
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbria Staff membership (annual) | £240/year | £20/mo | Climbing wall use not included; reduced climbing session rate. |
| Northumbria Staff membership (monthly direct debit) | £26/month | £26/mo | Staff salary deduction option quoted at £22/month. Climbing wall use not included. |
Concession
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate membership (annual) | £260/year | £21.67/mo | |
| Associate membership (monthly direct debit) | £28/month | £28/mo | For graduates, retired staff, students of other institutions, under 18s, over 60s and family of staff. |
Adult
| Tier | Price | Monthly equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community membership (annual) | £280/year | £23.33/mo | |
| Community membership (monthly direct debit) | £32/month | £32/mo | For the general public. Climbing wall use not included. |
Kit hire
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shoes | £0 |
Climbing is charged per session: £10 non-members, £5 members. Sessions are booked in 90-minute slots made up of a 30-minute induction followed by a 60-minute climb. Climbing shoes are provided free, or bring your own shoes or trainers.
As printed on their price list
| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-member | £10 | 90 minute slot: 30 minute induction then 60 minutes climbing |
| Member | £5 | 90 minute slot as above |
| Climbing shoes | Free | shoes provided; own shoes may be used |
Opening hours
| Weekdays | 07:00 - 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 07:00 - 22:00 |
Common questions
- How much does it cost to climb at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central)?
- Adult entry at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central) is £10.
- How much is a membership at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central)?
- The cheapest membership is £200/year (Northumbria Student membership (annual)), which works out at about £16.67 a month.
- Is a membership at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central) worth it?
- A membership pays for itself at about 2 visits a month, set against £10 every time you pay at the door.
- Can you hire climbing shoes at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central)?
- Yes — shoe hire at Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central) is £0.
How it compares in Newcastle
| Wall | Type | Adult entry | Off-peak | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbria University Climbing Wall (Sport Central) | Rope climbing | £10 | — | — |
| Hotrock Climbing Wall | Bouldering + ropes | £7.50 | — | — |
| Climb Newcastle | Bouldering | £11.50 | — | £50/mo |
| Clip 'n Climb Newcastle | Rope climbing | £14.50 | — | — |
| Newcastle Climbing Centre | Bouldering + ropes | £15 | — | £55/mo |
| RGS Newcastle | 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.
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