Introduction
Safety is paramount when climbing and everyone, regardless of experience, must go through a basic induction and registration, before climbing.
Every climber will become a Free Boathouse Member upon signing the relevant consent forms and must agree to follow the rules of the Boathouse Climbing Centre. A copy of these can be found by clicking on our Terms and Conditions below.
Anyone aged under 18 years old with limited or no climbing experience must be signed in and accompanied by a supervising adult when paying for public entry. We do operate a specialist system for experienced under 18 climbers who can attend unaccompanied. This is subject to meeting certain criteria, for more information please contact us directly.
For anyone with limited or no climbing experience it is advised to either come along with someone who has climbed before and they can sign you in, or you can book onto one of our instructor led sessions and we can introduce you to climbing and the best way to progress. Onwards and Upwards!
Terms and Conditions
These outline our expectation of what an experienced climber is.
If you feel that you meet the criteria outlined and have completed the safety induction, then registration as an experienced climber can take place for Bouldering Only or Roped and Bouldering and Auto Belay Use.
If having read our terms and conditions and we feel that you don’t meet the required skill level, an instructional session will be recommended to you, to get you up to speed in your chosen discipline.
Memberships & Prices
Here at the Boathouse we encourage a friendly and respectful environment where all climbers can challenge themselves through climbing. There really is something for everyone, from beginners through to experienced and advanced climbers.
Our staff are on hand to offer help and support in your climbing journey and we look forward to welcoming you to the Boathouse Family.
Following registration everyone automatically becomes a Boathouse Member, paying full for each day visit @ £12.00 Climber Entry
Join as a Crew Member to save money if you are visiting us regularly. Your savings start on just your 10th visit in one year!
- £40.00 Annual Crew Membership.
- £8.50 Climber Entry per day visit.
- 10 Pass is available, pay for nine entrances get your 10th visit free.
- Access to our monthly pass scheme with even more discounts available.
- NEW - 10% discount on Boathouse Merchandise.
- NEW - 20% discount on all Hot Drinks.
- NEW - 10% discount on all Junior Crew Memberships if your child is part of our climbing club scheme. (Sibling discounts still apply)
- NEW - Join our Monthly Pass Scheme to access discounts to other instructional and group party sessions.
Let's Get Climbing!
Bouldering Only Registration
- For climbers with experience in Bouldering, you can visit on a drop in basis during our public opening hours.
- Sign in a maximum of 2 Novices / Under 18 Climbers to supervise.
- An average of 60 problems ranging from VB-V9 on a 4.5m wall including a high roof for the brave hearted!
- 10 Pass is available, pay for nine entrances get your 10th visit free.
Please note that registration is only confirmed when the safety induction is completed on arrival in centre.
ENTRY Boathouse Member: £12.00 - Crew Member: £8.50
Rope & Bouldering Registration
- For climbers with experience in Bouldering and Roped Climbing, you can visit on a drop in basis during our public opening hours.
- Sign in a maximum of 2 Novices / Under 18 Climbers to supervise.
- Average of 45 routes, a mix of top ropes and lead climbs ranging from 3 – 7c. We also have double overhang lead routes
- 10 Pass is available, pay for nine entrances get your 10th visit free.
- Reg in centre or here – LINK. Please note that registration is only confirmed when the safety induction is completed on arrival in centre.
ENTRY Boathouse Member: £12.00 - Crew Member: £8.50
Auto Belay Registration
- You must already be registered as a Bouldering Only or Roped and Bouldering Climber.
- A 10 min induction is required along with registration form which must be completed in centre.
- We have 2 auto belays with a minimum of 8 routes ranging from grade 4 – 7a
- One auto belay has a dedicated training wall for various routes specialising in specific climbing techniques.
ENTRY Boathouse Member: £12.00 - Crew Member: £8.50
External Groups
We welcome visits from External Instructors with their own groups by prior arrangement. External Instructors are not employed or contracted by us, the centre. External Instructors must first register as an individual climber of the Centre. External Instructors will also be required to follow the instructions highlighted within the registration form.
Prices start from £7 per person
General Price List for Registered Climbers
For our Bouldering Wall and Climbing Tower, in accordance with registration.
1 Adult climber is eligible to sign in a maximum of 2, under 18 and/or adult novice climbers.
| Type | Cost | Entrance Fee | 10 Entrance Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Member | Free | £12 | £108 |
| Crew Member | £40 | £8.50 | £76.50 |
| Young People Aged 13 - 17 | - | £8* | £72 |
| Children Aged 5 - 12 | - | £7* | £63 |
| Tots Aged 4 & Under | - | £5* | £45 |
| Shoe Hire | £2.50 Public | - | - |
| £2 Crew Member | - | - | |
| £1.50 Jr Crew Member | - | - | |
| Harness Hire | £2.50 Public | - | - |
| £2 Crew Member | - | - | |
| Chalk Hire | £1 | - | - |
*Junior Crew Members receive 10% discount on their entry fees.
Coaching Sessions
Led by our experienced Boathouse Instructors, your session will cover any area you want to focus on.
If you are unsure about what you need, then please come and have a chat with us.
- Great for specific climbing techniques and movement development.
- Fall Practice, building confidence which helps to progress your climbing skills and abilities.
- Want to get into roped climbing and/or AutoBelay?
- We can provide taster sessions for all roped climbing.
- Belay Inductions and Refreshers.
- Full Belay Courses available
- Lead Climbing Courses
| Duration | Numbers | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | Min of 1 - Max of 2 | £20 |
| 60 mins | Min of 1 - Max of 2 | £30 |
| 60 mins | Group of 3 or more | £20 per person |
| 90 mins | Min of 1 - Max of 2 | £45 |
| 90 mins | Group of 3 or more | £25 per person |
| 120 mins | Min of 1 - Max of 2 | £60 |
| 120 mins | Group of 3 or more | £30 per person |
Crew Members who are part of our Monthly Pass Scheme receive a discount on these sessions
Booking
Phone: 01492 35 35 35 and leave a message, we will ring you back.
Email: climb@boathouseclimbingcentre.co.uk
Facebook: Direct message through Facebook
It is essential that bookings are made for all of these sessions.
Call Now: 01492 35 35 35