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BlocHaus Climbing

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Bouldering
  • Competition Style
4.9from 290 reviewsDay pass £12
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Independent, family-run bouldering centre in Openshaw, east Manchester, with weekly resets, top-out boulders, a training area with a MoonBoard and campus board, a café, free parking and dogs welcome.

About

Independent bouldering in east Manchester

BlocHaus Climbing is a family-run, independent bouldering centre in Openshaw, just outside Manchester city centre. It opened after the pandemic and was designed by climbers, with a wide range of wall angles from beginner-friendly slabs and vertical walls to steep overhangs. Problems are reset weekly by in-house and freelance setters, and easier climbs are spread across the whole gym rather than kept in one corner.

Training

  • A MoonBoard, Symmetry Board and circuit board.
  • Campus board and hangboards.
  • Free weights, cardio kit and open space for warm-ups and mobility.

Community

Weekly sessions include a Tuesday women's social, a Thursday community night led by different members each week, a coaching social and a teen social, plus kids' sessions, a youth climbing club and the Bloc Squad. BlocHaus also runs the free Bloc On bouldering league, Double Trouble (billed as the UK's only doubles bouldering competition) and its Haus Party birthday comp.

Facilities

There is an open-plan café overlooking the walls, a shop, changing rooms with showers and lockers, and shoe and chalk bag hire. Access is step-free, parking is free and secure, and the centre is dog- and cycle-friendly. Off-peak entry before 2pm on weekdays is cheaper, and memberships have no joining or cancellation fees.

My favourite bouldering wall in the local area

I love this place! I think it offers the best value for money in the area, the staff are incredible and the atmosphere is supportive, especially for beginners. The routes are varied enough for a good experience across skill levels and change frequently to allow you to revisit often and still achieve something new. The space is large and well designed, ensuring that you have enough space to make your ascent safely, it never feels like you are crowding others, even at peak times.

Emily H

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
£12

- Off-peak (until 2pm, Monday to Friday): £9

- Students and Blue Light Card holders: £11 peak, £9 off-peak

- 10-climb pass: £100 (students £90)

Membership
£40a month

- Pay monthly, cancel any time: £40 (students and Blue Light £35)

- Family deal: £20 a month for under 18s linked to a family member's membership

- Pre-paid: 6 months £210, 1 year £390

- Includes free shoe rental, 10% off climbing gear, a free friend visit and event discounts; no joining fee

Upcoming events

All 8 events at BlocHaus Climbing

As the wall announced them. Plans change, so check with the wall before you go.

  • CompetitionOn now

    Bloc On Autumn League: Round 1

    No entry fee (normal entry or membership needed)

    Round of BlocHaus's free autumn bouldering league: 15 new problems from V0 up, two weeks to try them, scored with online scorecards; your best five of seven rounds count.

  • CompetitionOn now

    Bloc On Autumn League: Round 2

    No entry fee (normal entry or membership needed)

    Round of BlocHaus's free autumn bouldering league: 15 new problems from V0 up, two weeks to try them, scored with online scorecards; your best five of seven rounds count.

  • Competition

    Bloc On Autumn League: Round 3

    No entry fee (normal entry or membership needed)

    Round of BlocHaus's free autumn bouldering league: 15 new problems from V0 up, two weeks to try them, scored with online scorecards; your best five of seven rounds count.

  • Competition

    Bloc On Autumn League: Round 4

    No entry fee (normal entry or membership needed)

    Round of BlocHaus's free autumn bouldering league: 15 new problems from V0 up, two weeks to try them, scored with online scorecards; your best five of seven rounds count.

  • Film screening

    BritRock Film Tour 2026

    BlocHaus screens the 2026 BritRock Film Tour: four new climbing and adventure films. Tickets are on sale through the event page.

Key Features

Food & Drink

  • Cafe
  • Hot Food
  • Cold Food
  • Hot Drinks
  • Cold Drinks
  • Snacks

Types of Climbing

  • Bouldering (any)
  • Competition Style

Climbing Training

  • Training Walls (any)
  • Digital Board
  • Moon Board
  • Hangboard
  • Campus Board

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes
  • Multi-day Passes
  • Student Discounts

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Changing Rooms
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Spectator Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Workspace

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Advanced Classes
  • Family Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Local Competitions
  • Comp Leagues
  • Private Instruction
  • Women's Programs

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about BlocHaus Climbing

4.9 out of 5from 290 reviews on Google

“Really friendly, relaxed place great value for money. Had 30 min induction which was fab then free time to try the walls”

Google review,

“The staff are so friendly and kind, really really welcoming. Plenty of great climbs for a variety of skill levels.”

Google review,

“Lots of great climbs of all levels with lots of easy ones for beginners. Top out boulders are great fun and a welcomed change from most gyms.”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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Beta videos

How climbers have done climbs at BlocHaus Climbing, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

View all 9 videos at BlocHaus Climbing

  • V6 dyno

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced
    • Dynos

    By @harrisonsduck on Instagram ·

  • V6 after the coaching social

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced

    By @147climbing on Instagram ·

  • V6

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced

    By Pedro Climbs on YouTube ·

  • V7

    • Bouldering
    • V7 · Advanced

    By Pedro Climbs on YouTube ·

  • V6 slab

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced
    • Slab

    By Pedro Climbs on YouTube ·

  • V7 at BlocHaus

    • Bouldering
    • V7 · Advanced

    By Pedro Climbs on YouTube ·

  • V6 mantle

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced
    • Mantles

    By Pedro Climbs on YouTube ·

  • V6 at BlocHaus

    • Bouldering
    • V6 · Advanced

    By Ultra on YouTube ·

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