A short introduction to climbing. This is for new climbers - no previous experience or equipment is required. It is not to teach you too much about the technical side of climbing, but rather to guide you through the basics and give you an insight into the challenges ahead. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to Climb session to be able to use the climbing wall unsupervised.

Duration: 60 minutes

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £5
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £6
• PAYG Public Members - £10

Learn to Climb

No experience required.

This three hour climbing session will take you through all the basic safety principles and skills for using the climbing wall. This includes bouldering, the use of our auto belay, and our top ropes. This is for new climbers - no previous experience or equipment is required. Once completed, this session will have given you the knowledge and practical experience to use the climbing wall safely. For full unsupervised access, you will still be required to complete the registration process.

Duration: 3 hours

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £16.50
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £27.00
• Public Members - £33.00

Have you just completed Learn to Climb? Still feel like you need some more practice? Need someone to climb with? Then this is the session for you. You need to complete the Acknowledgement of Risk form before you can book onto this session. This can be for climbing, bouldering or auto-belay.

Our experienced and friendly instructors will ensure you are in safe hands.

Sessions take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 7.30pm, harnesses & belay devices provided.

Duration: 90 minutes

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - Free
• PAYG Members - £7.50

A short introduction to bouldering, our instructors will take you through the basic skills needed to use our bouldering wall safely. This is for new boulderers - no previous experience or equipment is required. Once completed, this session will allow you to use the bouldering wall unsupervised. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to climb session to be able to use the roped section of the climbing wall unsupervised.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £5
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £6
• PAYG Public Members - £10

Our equipment allows you to clip and climb without a partner. This short induction shows you how to use the auto belay system safely and effectively. Once completed, this session will allow you to use the auto belay unsupervised. Please note, new climbers will still need to complete our Learn to climb session in order to use the roped section of the climbing wall and bouldering wall unsupervised.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £5
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £6
• PAYG Public Members - £10

This series of sessions is for beginner climbers looking to improve climbing technique. Attendees must be registered climbers (Boulder & Auto Belay) You will need climbing shoes - these can be hired at reception if required. There is a maximum of four climbers in each group.

Duration: 90 mins

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - Free
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £7.50
• Public Members - £15

This drop in session is for registered climbers wishing to improve their climbing skills and technique. It’s ideal for all standards of climbers and our expert instructors will be able to assist with the areas you want to improve. Most coaching will take place on the bouldering wall but will also cater for specific needs and switch to the main wall if required. There is a maximum of four climbers in each group.

We do not teach lead climbing on these sessions. If you plan to improve on the roped wall you must be a competent belayer.

Duration: 90 mins

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £5
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £15
• Public Members - £20

A short introduction to lead climbing, this session will introduce you to the basics of lead climbing. This is for intermediate climbers who are able to top rope climb grade F5 without rests or assistance from rope. Please bring your own harness. Please note, climbers will need to complete our Learn to lead climb course to lead climb unsupervised.

Duration: 30 mins

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - Free
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £5
• Public Members - £10

This is for experienced climbers who are able to top rope climb grade F5 without rests or assistance from the rope. Please bring your own harness which must be approved for lead climbing. The training is conducted over three x two hour sessions (based on a group of four). This session will allow you to lead climb unsupervised.

Please contact our climbing wall team for specific bookings.

Duration: 4/6 hours

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £12
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members £17
• Public Members - £20

This is for experienced intermediate climbers who have reached a plateau and are looking to improve their overall climbing ability. Book a session with one of our experienced coaches who will assess your current performance and design a training plan to help you reach your true potential. Please contact our climbing wall team for more information or to book your first session.

Duration: 2 hours

• Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £25
• PAYG Student /Staff /Alumni/Associate Members - £30
• Public Members - £45