New to climbing?
Well, you’re in the right place! Rock and Rapid Adventures is the perfect place to try out climbing for the first time. And trust us, you’re going to love it. Let us show you the ropes!
Want to try climbing or bouldering?
Book your taster session or induction now
Already know Your stuff?
If you are already an independent climber who knows all the safety stuff (you’ll be asked to demonstrate this on your first visit!) then check out how to become a member or climb as you go.
Read more about climbing for the first time
Taster sessions
For most people, the first port of call when trying out climbing will be to come along for a climbing taster session. These are our 1.5 hour introductory sessions, where you’ll be shown the basics of climbing by an instructor, and be able to spend the entire session climbing on the roped walls and boulder centre.
A taster session is perfect for people who have never set foot on a climbing wall before, and are also great for children and groups. You can find out more about climbing taster sessions at Rock and Rapid here.
Climbing inductions
For those of you who’d like to learn how to belay with a view to becoming an independent climber or a member of Rock and Rapid Adventures, we also offer climbing inductions.
During these sessions, you’ll learn how to use all of the safety equipment, belay and climb safely without an instructor.
Bouldering
Not keen on the ropes? Don’t worry, you can still come along to try out bouldering for the first time. All you have to do is head to the centre and complete a short safety induction with an instructor, and you’re good to go!
What our customers say...
As a family of five who like to try new things, I can’t recommend this enough. The staff member who helped us was top class. Friendly, accommodating and keen. Although, we were all at different levels of experience, some of us complete notices at climbing – we all managed to spend an enjoyable couple of hours.
Really good day out and cater for all levels of ability. As complete beginners we were a bit nervous to begin with but soon got up to speed. Very good value for money.
To arrange a weekend that is a bit different and feels special is becoming harder to do so it was refreshing ti find somewhere that was happy to listen to our thoughts and ideas and let us run with them. Had a fantastic weekend that combined indoor climbing, raft building challenged and a monster design and build task to product a melon flinging catapult in a morning on a budget of £100. All in a really good time had by all with very relaxed and friendly staff. Would recommend for arranging those vents that are a bit more specialised.
I have been climbing here on and off for almost 4 years now. I keep coming back. This is by far one of the most friendly, helpful and safe climbing centres I have ever been to. The staff are constantly on guard for any mishaps and are very approachable with any and all concerns Especially talking through hypothetical situations and scenarios. Their knowledge is current and at the highest level. Definitely a place to go, and keep going.
I started climbing here about a year ago and love the atmosphere and people I meet. Ladies might, on a Monday which is run by Simmo has become a weekly must. (the coffee is pretty awesome too.) Great instruction is given on technique including safety) plus games are put together to improve climbing ability. I bring my nieces here and they love it. It’s exercise without feeling like you’re i a gym. I can’t recommend it enough!
We visited this whole on our holiday on a rainy day, my son enjoyed it so much he wanted to go back so we did. Twice! The staff are super friendly and very knowledgable. We will no doubt be back next year!
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