Climbing
Conquer new heights
A thrilling indoor climbing centre for everyone.
Climb your way
Top rope, lead, bouldering and speed.
Challenge yourself
Up to 15m walls. Regularly changing routes.
Registration process
- Register for a free Warwick Sport account
- Read and understand the Conditions of Use & Rules
- Complete a climbing registration form
- Watch our bouldering induction video
- Complete a floor walk induction. There is a one-off £6 climbing registration fee, payable on your first visit to the Climbing Centre. Book an induction
Under 18s
- To use the Climbing Centre, under 18s must have a completed parental consent registration form
- If supervising a child you must also complete a climbing registration form
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February - March Events & Closures
Over the next month, the Climbing Centre will be hosting some major climbing competitions.
While we’re looking forward to welcoming competitors and spectators, we acknowledge that there will be some disruption for our customers, which includes route setting and temporary closures.
Please be assured we’ll do everything we can to minimise inconvenience and keep disruption to a minimum.
| Date | Event name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 28 February | Varsity 2026 | Lines 38–42 and 44R on the competition wall will be closed 11.00am–4.00pm. |
| 5 March | Warwick Women’s Night In | The Climbing Centre will close at 6.00pm for event set‑up. Women from across Warwick’s student and staff community are welcome from 7.00pm. |
| 2–7 March | National University Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) | 2–3 March: Lines 19–30 closed for route setting. All other areas open. 4–6 March: Lines 19–30 and tall bouldering closed; both reopen at 5.00pm daily. 7 March: Lines 19–30, the competition wall and tall bouldering closed all day. Other areas open but expected to be very busy. Finals viewing from 4.30pm. |
| 2–8 March | Midlands Youth Climbing Series | 2–6 March: Lines 19–30 closed for route setting. 4–6 March: Competition wall and tall bouldering closed; tall bouldering reopens at 5.00pm daily. 7–8 March: Lines 19–30, competition wall and tall bouldering closed. |
| 9–15 March | General access | All areas open. |
| 10–16 March | NULSCC competition lines open to all | Climb the NULSCC competition lines. Prizes available. Open to everyone. Centre busier than usual. |
| 16–20 March | Additional line setting | Some disruption to the competition lines due to additional line setting. |
Learn to climb
Introduction sessions, beginner courses, one-to-one coaching and more. Learn the fundamentals needed for indoor rock climbing.
Improver sessions
Progress your top rope and lead climbing skills. Learn how to climb higher, better.
Fun climbing activities for 5-17 year olds
All ages can reach new heights with climbing for young to teenage climbers.
Children's climbing party
A fun filled climbing wall experience to celebrate a birthday or special event.
Opening Times
Off-peak
- Monday - Tuesday 9.15am - 4.00pm
- Wednesday 7.30am - 4.00pm
- Thursday - Friday 9.15am - 4.00pm
- Saturday 5.00pm - 8.00pm
- Sunday 5.00pm - 8.00pm (Term time: 5.00pm - 10.00pm)
Peak
- Monday - Friday 4.00pm - 10.00pm
- Saturday - Sunday 8.00am - 5.00pm