Climbing Walls in Nottingham

Nottingham, famously linked to the legendary Robin Hood, is a city steeped in history and surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Sherwood Forest. Known for its impressive castle, vibrant cultural scene, and historic lace market, Nottingham offers a unique blend of old and new. Climbers will find plenty to enjoy here, with outstanding facilities like Nottingham Climbing Centre providing a range of routes and challenges for all skill levels. The city’s central location and proximity to outdoor climbing spots in the Peak District make it a prime destination for climbers looking to combine indoor training with outdoor adventures 

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Climbers and belayers below the tall roped walls at Nottingham Climbing Centre in New Basford

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  1. Depot Nottingham
  2. Angled bouldering walls along the hall, with blue matting below
  3. Bouldering walls beneath the depot's arched windows and iron roof
  4. Grey bouldering wall with Depot Climbing branding
  5. Training board set with rows of coloured holds
  6. Tall bouldering wall below the mezzanine balcony
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Day:£11.50
Monthly:£51
Depot Nottingham
4.6(795 reviews)
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG1 1EU
Dynamic climbing facility offering challenging routes for all levels.Bouldering (any) • Climbing Gym • NICAS • Training Walls (any) • Digital Board • Tension Board • Gym (any) • Free Weights • Machines • Kids Wall • Cafe • Hot Drinks • Merchandise Shop • Shoe Hire • Me...more
  1. Mushroom-shaped artificial rock boulder under shade sails and festoon lights
  2. Overhanging artificial rock boulder on a gravel floor under netting
  3. Climber hanging between two rock boulders above a crash pad
  4. Row of artificial rock boulders in front of a painted forest mural
  5. Chalk graffiti wall under the bridge arch beside the boulders
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Day:£12
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Boatyard Boulders
4.9(101 reviews)
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG2 3HF
Outdoor bouldering park under Lady Bay BridgeClimbing Gym • Bouldering (any) • Outdoor Wall • Kids Wall • Cafe • Hot Drinks • Hot Food • Single Day Passes • Classes (any) • Kids Classes
  1. Bouldering walls with blue and grey volumes above black matting
  2. Overhanging wall with large red and orange holds
  3. Climber on a steep wall of green and yellow holds
  4. Climber on a wall of green and pink holds by grey volumes
  5. Corner of the bouldering hall with a steep cave beyond
  6. The long competition wall with its overhanging section
  7. View along the bouldering hall from the entrance
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Day:£12
Monthly:£50
Nottingham Climbing Centre Lenton
4.8(47 reviews)
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG7 1RS
NCC's bouldering-only centre in LentonBouldering (any) • Climbing Gym • Training Walls (any) • Tension Board • Moon Board • Spray Wall • Digital Board • Hangboard • Competition Style • Workspace • Merchandise Shop • Single Day Passes • Me...more
  1. Trent Vineyard Climbing Wall
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Trent Vineyard Climbing Wall
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG7 2PX
A vibrant climbing wall with challenging routes for all levels.Bouldering (any) • Climbing Gym
  1. The roped hall with its orange and white lead walls
  2. Climber halfway up a grey route next to the textured rock-effect wall
  3. Boulderer on teal volumes in the bouldering area
  4. Climber on an angled teal boulder wall
  5. Lead climber clipping on the orange wall
  6. Busy evening in the roped hall below the lead walls
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Day:£12
Monthly:£50
Nottingham Climbing Centre New Basford
4.7(727 reviews)
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG7 7FR
Indoor climbing mecca with diverse terrain and friendly atmosphere.Bouldering (any) • Climbing Gym • NICAS • Rope (any) • Lead Climbing • Top Rope • Auto Belay • Kids Wall • Training Walls (any) • Cafe • Hot Drinks • Snacks • Workspace • Merchandise Shop • Shoe Hire ...more
  1. Climbers on the blue and orange bouldering wall beside the sports village windows
  2. Climber on the MoonBoard seen from above
  3. Climber on the bouldering wall with others watching from the matting
  4. Two climbers top-roping side by side on the main wall
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University of Nottingham - David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, NG7 2RD
State-of-the-art climbing wall within vibrant university sports village.Bouldering (any) • NICAS • Mixed Sports • Rope (any) • Top Rope • Lead Climbing • Auto Belay • Training Walls (any) • Digital Board • Moon Board • Kids Wall • Classes (any) • Beginner Classes • Advanc...more
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    Nottingham Climbing Centre New Basford, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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    Nottingham Climbing Centre New Basford, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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    Nottingham Climbing Centre New Basford, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Roped climbing

Nottingham Climbing Centre New Basford fills a former swimming pool on Noel Street. It has 15-metre walls with 28 lead lines, 26 top-rope lines and seven auto belays (bring your own rope for leading), over 150 boulder problems from Font 4 to 7C, two training areas, a kids' bouldering area and a café. Courses run from a one-hour bouldering intro to three-session learn-to-lead.

The University of Nottingham wall at David Ross Sports Village on University Park is open to the public on a pay-as-you-go Sport Pass. It has a 12-metre roped wall with over 50 routes and three auto belays, a bouldering wall and a MoonBoard. Nottingham Trent's City Sports Centre wall is used mainly by NTU students and its climbing club.

Bouldering

  • NCC Lenton: a bouldering-only unit on Prospect Place with more than 200 problems from 4 to 7c, a competition-style wall and a training room with two boards. Registration covers both NCC sites.
  • Depot Nottingham: Depot Climbing's hall in the old tram depot on King Edward Street, with colour circuits, a Tension Board 2, a mezzanine gym and free women's, LGBTQIA+ and social nights.
  • Boatyard Boulders: an outdoor park of realistic artificial boulders and graffiti walls under Lady Bay Bridge, run as a community interest company, with a sheltered kids' wall and pizza. Sessions are pre-booked two-hour slots.

Prices and passes

An adult day pass is £11.50 at Depot and £12 at both NCC centres, Boatyard Boulders and the university wall, which drops to £10 off-peak. NCC charges £11 before 2pm and £10.50 on Fridays, and its registration (£6, one-off) covers both sites. Monthly passes cost about £44 to £55: Depot's 12-month direct debit is £44 a month, and NCC's pre-paid month is £55.

Beginners and children

Depot offers a free 30-minute introduction with entry, NCC Lenton has a one-hour Open Bouldering Intro and a Family Boulder Taster that teaches adults to supervise their children, and the university wall's Learn to Climb session costs £24. For children, NCC runs Wild Climbers (ages 5 to 7) and NICAS (7 to 18), Depot has Depot Play for under-fives, Kids Club and Teen Bouldering, and Boatyard Boulders lets children from four climb on its covered kids' wall.

Outdoor climbing nearby

The Peak District is under an hour away. The nearest gritstone is Black Rocks above Cromford, with about 270 climbs and limestone at High Tor and Willersley Castle close by, and Stanage, the busiest edge in the country, is further north beyond the Hope Valley. See also Derby, Leicester and Sheffield.

Frequently asked questions

How much is bouldering in Nottingham?
An adult day pass costs £11.50 at Depot and £12 at Nottingham Climbing Centre, Boatyard Boulders and the University of Nottingham wall. NCC is cheaper before 2pm and on Fridays, and student and junior rates are around £9.
Where can I climb with a rope in Nottingham?
Nottingham Climbing Centre in New Basford has 15-metre walls with lead lines, top ropes and auto belays, and the University of Nottingham's wall at David Ross Sports Village has a 12-metre roped wall open to the public on pay-as-you-go.
Is there outdoor bouldering in Nottingham?
Yes. Boatyard Boulders under Lady Bay Bridge is an outdoor park of artificial rock boulders and painted walls, with a covered kids' wall. Sessions are pre-booked two-hour slots for £12.
Can non-students use the University of Nottingham climbing wall?
Yes. Anyone can book on the university's pay-as-you-go Sport Pass, after a Learn to Climb session or an auto-belay or bouldering induction, or a competency test for experienced climbers.
Where can kids climb in Nottingham?
NCC runs Wild Climbers for ages 5 to 7 and NICAS from 7, Depot has sessions from under-fives to teens, and Boatyard Boulders has a sheltered kids' wall for children from four.