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The Church

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering
4.6from 123 reviewsDay pass £14.00
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The Church in the United Kingdom is a vibrant and welcoming climbing gym offering a diverse range of routes for climbers of all levels. With a strong sense of community and dedication to promoting a love for climbing, The Church is the perfect place to challenge yourself and connect with fellow climbers.

About

The Church is a well-known climbing facility located in the United Kingdom that offers a unique and challenging climbing experience for enthusiasts of all levels.

Key Points:

  • Offers a variety of climbing walls suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers with different difficulty levels.
  • Known for its friendly and supportive staff who are available to offer guidance and assistance to climbers of all abilities.
  • Regularly updated routes and problems keep the climbing experience fresh and engaging for returning visitors.
  • Facilities include a cozy café, training areas, and equipment rental options for visitors' convenience.

Whether you are a seasoned climber looking for a new challenge or a novice climber eager to improve your skills, The Church provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all climbers to enjoy.

Prices

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

Day pass
£14.00

Peak: £14 (Adult), £8.50 (Youth)

  • Peak hours: 3–8 PM weekdays, from opening until 3 PM weekends

Off-Peak: £12 (Adult), £7.50 (Youth)

Membership
£55.00a month

New member 1st month pass: £39 (Adult), £19 (Youth)
Month pass: £50/£55* (Adult), £25 (Youth)
Annual pass: £550 (Adult), £275 (Youth)
Punch cards (5 or 10 visits): £60 / £115 (Adult), £35 / £65 (Youth)
3-month student pass: £130 (Adult & Youth) 

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)

Climbing Training

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

Gym Facilities

  • Pull-up Bars

Access

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

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Changing Rooms
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Meeting Room
  • Spectator Seating

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Advanced Classes
  • Family Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Team Building
  • Private Instruction
  • Women's Programs
  • Outdoor Guiding
  • NICAS

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about The Church

4.6 out of 5from 123 reviews on Google

“ive been bringing my son here for a little while now and he loves it. All the instructors are brilliant and really knowledgeable.”

Google review,

“Recent addition of auto belays is fab. My only complaint is that it is cold there - really cold for me in the winter. It can be difficult to park…”

Google review,

“Beautiful gym setting with some really interesting climbs, especially lead routes. Routes were a great combination of challenging yet accessible.”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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Beta videos

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

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  • Rope climbing session at The Church

    • Top rope
    • Ungraded

    By Climb with Jez on YouTube ·

  • Bouldering session, 2016

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By Beth Heddle on YouTube ·

  • Bouldering session, 2014

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By Eric Barton on YouTube ·

  • Comp grand final boulder

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By philip williams on YouTube ·

  • Bouldering on the overhang

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Overhang

    By nosrevednalor on YouTube ·

  • Bouldering session, 2010

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By s34nVideos on YouTube ·

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