Parthian Climbing Southampton

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Speed Climbing
4.8from 563 reviewsDay pass £16
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Parthian Climbing in Southampton offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for climbers of all skill levels, with a diverse range of routes and challenges to provide a thrilling climbing experience.

About

Parthian Climbing - Southampton, United Kingdom

Parthian Climbing in Southampton is a well-recognized climbing wall among the climbing community, catering to climbers of all abilities. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect at Parthian Climbing:

  • Climbing Routes:
    • Varied routes suitable for beginners to advanced climbers
    • Frequent route setting to keep the walls challenging and engaging
  • Facilities:
    • Spacious climbing area with ample wall space
    • Comfortable rest areas for climbers to unwind between climbs
  • Community:
    • Regular events and competitions for climbers to participate in
    • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere for climbers of all levels

Prices

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

Day pass
£16

- Concession (over 65, blue light, armed forces): £14

- Youth: £10

- Student, off-peak only (weekdays before 16:00, weekends after 16:00): £9.50

- 10-climb pass: £144 (concession £126, youth £90)

- One-off registration fee on first visit: £3.50

- Kit hire not included: shoes £4, harness £4, belay device £2, chalk bag £2, full package £7

- Bank holidays are peak

Membership
£60a month

- Concession: £50 a month

- Family: £15 a month per under-18 on top of an adult membership

- 12-month fixed term: £55 a month (concession £46)

- Student memberships from £120 for 3 months

- No joining or freeze fee; includes free kit hire, other Parthian centres (not Wandsworth), 12 guest passes a year and 10% off shop and hot drinks

Upcoming events

In the events calendar at Parthian Climbing Southampton

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

  • Competition

    Winter Bouldering League: Round 2

    Second of five monthly rounds of the centre's bouldering league on fresh problems, open to all abilities, with youth, open, masters (40+) and para categories and a raffle each round.

  • Competition

    Winter Bouldering League: Round 3

    Third of five monthly rounds of the centre's bouldering league, open to all abilities, with youth, open, masters (40+) and para categories.

  • Competition

    Winter Bouldering League: Round 4

    Fourth of five monthly rounds of the centre's bouldering league, open to all abilities, with youth, open, masters (40+) and para categories.

  • Competition

    Winter Bouldering League: Round 5

    Final round of the centre's bouldering league; winners in each category are decided on their best four scores across the five rounds.

Key Features

Food & Drink

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

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering (any)
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Speed Climbing

Climbing Training

  • Training Walls (any)
  • Hangboard
  • Campus Board
  • Speed Wall

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights

Access

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

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Workspace

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Local Competitions
  • Comp Leagues
  • Private Instruction
  • Outdoor Guiding
  • NICAS

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about Parthian Climbing Southampton

4.8 out of 5from 563 reviews on Google

“just be aware you need to have done a taster or be competent already to supervise. Also sign up and do wavers before you go as it can take some time to go through it all.”

Google review,

“The place is easy to find, great parking, good food and most importantly good climbs.”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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Beta videos

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

View all 23 videos at Parthian Climbing Southampton

  • Winter Bouldering League problem, from its setter

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @zoebwood on Instagram ·

  • Fresh set of blocks

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • A setter leading a route

    • Lead
    • Ungraded

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • Beta for the current slab blocks

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Slab

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • New routes with crimps and slopers

    • Top rope
    • Ungraded
    • Crimps
    • Slopers

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • New blocks

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • Routes with a heartbreaking finish

    • Top rope
    • Ungraded

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

  • New top-rope set

    • Top rope
    • Ungraded

    By @parthian_climbing_sou on Instagram ·

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