Climbing
heights
A thrilling indoor climbing experience
First time climber or a pro on the wall? Whatever your skills, climb your way to new heights.
Join today
Just climb or go all in with our memberships.
Climbing
£34.00 per month*
Climbing** Swim Gym Fitness Classes Racquets
Only £49.50 per month
*additional £6 registration fee required **off peak hours only
Take in the view
Young and old. Beginner and elite. Individuals and groups.
Get your feet off the ground with roped climbing, bouldering and speed climbing. You don't need experience, equipment or even a climbing partner.
- 706 sqm of climbable surface, up to 15m high
- 144 wall routes that are regularly changing
- Large 296 sqm bouldering area
- Two 15 metre speed walls
- Auto-belays so you can clip on and climb
A wall for all abilities
New routes set every week.
Stretching up to 15 metres high with a five metre overhang, our walls are an impressive sight.
Filled with a huge variety of shapes, textures and overhangs, climbers of all levels will be able to enjoy the journey to the top. And our expert route-setters regularly create new climbs so you’ll never get bored.
- 15 metre high point with overhangs of up to 6 metres.
- 3 auto belays.
- High quality routes ranging from Grade 3 to 8a.
- Technical slabs, bridging routes and powerful overhands, pockets and cracks.
Get a grip on our bouldering wall
Climb without ropes in a large open plan bouldering area.
Bouldering is a great way to improve your balance, co-ordination and flexibility.
Even little climbers aged four and upwards can enjoy the fun of bouldering. Climb as a family or hire the facility for a unique birthday celebration.
- 296 sqm of bouldering area for all abilities with beginner routes through to climbing pros.
- Climb up to five metres high without ropes - crash mats cover the floor for protection.
- Roughly 100 problems to overcome.
- Training area and bouldering boards.
Looking to boulder? Make sure to watch our bouldering induction video.
Race your way to the top
Climbing speed walls
Is going fast more your thing? Test your skills and endurance as you race to the top of our two 15 metre speed climbing walls.
Come and experience this emerging way to climb that will feature in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Prices
| Peak | Off peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing members | Inclusive | Inclusive |
| Inclusive members | £6.50 | Inclusive |
| Other memberships | £9.50 | £6.50 |
| Adult Pay & Play | £9.50 | £6.50 |
| Junior Pay & Play (Under 18 years old) | £6.50 | £6.00 |
Registration fee
There is an annual £6.00 per year registration fee for all climbers. This enables you to:
- Benefit from continued investment in new holds
- Enjoy a comprehensive schedule of route setting using both external and internal setters
- Access climbing bookings online
Times
| Monday - Tuesday | 9.15am - 10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 7.30am - 10.00pm |
| Thursday - Friday | 9.15am - 10.00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8.00am - 8.00pm |
| Peak | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 4.00pm - 10.00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8.00am - 5.00pm |
Location
Located in Coventry at the Sports & Wellness Hub, University of Warwick campus, CV4 7EU.
Stay up to date
Route resets, closures and general notices. Join the official Warwick Sport Climbing Facebook group.
Register to climb
Beginner or pro, all climbers need to complete a registration form before being able to climb in the Sports & Wellness Hub Climbing Centre.
Registration process
- Register for a free account with Warwick Sport.
- Read and understand the Conditions of Use and Rules.
- Complete a climbing registration form.
- Under 18s must have the parental consent registration form completed before using the Climbing Centre.
- Complete a floor walk induction. There is a £6 registration fee.
- Watch our bouldering induction video.
Climbing or Inclusive members
Once you’ve completed the registration process, you are ready to climb. Climbing members can climb peak and off peak hours. Inclusive members can climb during off peak hours.
Other Warwick Sport membership and Pay & Play
Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will pay the peak or off peak climbing price each time you climb.
Ways to climb
With different routes to reach the top, we want everyone to be able to experience the climb.
Get in touch to book
Email climbing at warwick dot ac dot uk
Inductions
Take our induction and pass to receive your Green Card. You'll now be able to use the climbing centre independently.
- 2x 1.5 hours session
- Trained, friendly instructors
£90.00 for two people
Taster sessions
Taster sessions are perfect if you've never climbed an on indoor wall. Suitable for both adults and children.
£34.00 one person
£44.00 two person
£54.00 three person
£64.00 four person
One-to-one coaching
- Get a personal learning experience
- Expert advice to develop your movement skills
- Hour sessions, with longer times available by booking
£34.00 per hour
Instructor-led courses
- 4x one hour sessions over four weeks
- Suitable for all abilities
- Learn the basics or develop new techniques
- Flexible course dates
£42.00 per course
Group auto belay
- Self belaying devices that automatically lower you to the ground
- Group sessions for four people
£24.00 one hour session
Junior climbing
All ages can reach new heights with climbing for young to teenage climbers.
Get in touch to book
Email climbing at warwick dot ac dot uk
Bear Cub membership
Let your young climbers experience Bear Rock climbing wall every weekend.
- For ages 7+
- 2 hours on Saturdays or Sundays
- Groups for different levels of climbers
- Beginners: 9.00am - 11.00am
- Intermediate: 11.00am - 1.00pm
- Advanced: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
£42.00 by direct debit
Climbing memberships
Inclusive use of the Climbing Centre for younger climbers.
- For 5-17 year olds
- Under 14s must be supervised by an adult at all times
£20.00 per month
Climbing parties
- For ages 5+
- All equipment hire included
- Can cater for different size parties and lengths of time.
£64.00 per hour for a group of four
Educational climbing
Schools can book one off taster sessions or groups of lessons. These educational sessions are available to book as part of the NICAS scheme.
Holiday Camps
Take part in climbing activities for ages 5+ at the University of Warwick Holiday Camps. Available during specified holiday camps only.
Join the Climbing Centre
Climb membership
Climbing
£34.00 per month*
Inclusive membership
Climbing** Gym Fitness Classes Swim Tennis Badminton & squash
Only £49.50 per month
Junior membership
Climbing
Only £20.00 per month
*additional £6 registration fee required **off peak hours only