Facilities
The Climbing Area
We have over 750 square meters of climbing wall for you to enjoy, with over 200 problems which will be changed regularly for your continued interest. Every problem is colour coded by difficulty:
Swirls 3 (download printable pdf routemap for our 3 circuit)
3 - 5 (download printable pdf routemap for our 3 - 5 circuit)
4 - 5+ (download printable pdf routemap for our 4 - 5+ circuit
5 - 6a+ (download printable pdf routemap for our 5 - 6a+ circuit)
5+ - 6b+ (download printable pdf routemap for our 5+ - 6b+ circuit)
6b+ - 7b (download printable pdf routemap for our 6b+ - 7b circuit)
Project whites (download pdf routemap)
Mothership topo (download topo)
In addition we have 2 great circuit boards for you to get stuck into, each training circuit coloured and graded with numbered tags to follow. The climbing zone is for registered members and authorised guests only.
Cafe
The cafe has a sparkling top of the range coffee machine which will produce fantastic drinks, and we even have barista training sessions as perfect coffee making is a real art to master. Our pizza oven and panini grill will be producing great hot food and our specials board will give pointers to new and exciting drinks.
Free Wi-Fi
We have a FREE Wi-Fi service to offer you. This is a secured network so you can be sure your access is safe. There are plenty of power sockets in the seating area for laptops and under floor heating to add to your comfort - jusk ask us for the password.
The Shop
In our shop we have gathered an initial selection of essentials for bouldering including chalk, nail clippers and fingertape, and this selection will grow over the coming months. Our shop is located behind the reception counter; however our products will be displayed for you.
The Treatment Room
A number of therapists work with the Climbing Academy. Please ask at reception or check the therapist page for further details.
Showers
We have showers located through the door between the lockers. They are oversize, can double as changing rooms and have under floor heating to keep you warm when you step out. Please bring your own towel.
Toilets/Changing Facilities
Toilets are situated around the far side of the lockers and all have under floor heating and ample space for changing. Each of the cubicles are again oversize for a more private changing area. We have fitted Dyson Airblase handryers which are the fastest and most eco friendly available.
Lockers
We have lockers for customer use; some of which are well oversized to take motor cycling equipment or other larger items. Please bring your own padlock or they are available to buy at a cost of £2.50 from reception. Equipment left overnight will be removed.
Car Parks
We have three car parks with 75 spaces. The first is at our entrance on Charlton St, the second is on Barrow Rd in front of PlaySpace (weekday evenings after 6pm only), and for the third, and biggest, drive through the Mecca Bingo gate and make a right turn. Click here for a map.
In addition we have a covered bike shed beside our front entrance, equipped with cctv, for 20+ bikes.