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Volume 1 Climbing

East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom

  • Bouldering
  • Kids Wall
Volume 1 Climbing in the United Kingdom is a vibrant and energetic indoor climbing gym, offering a welcoming atmosphere for climbers of all levels to challenge themselves and have fun. With a range of diverse routes and dedicated staff, this gym is the perfect place to improve your climbing skills and meet like-minded individuals.

About

Volume 1 Climbing (United Kingdom)

Located in the vibrant city of London, Volume 1 Climbing is a top-rated climbing gym known for its diverse range of climbing experiences for all skill levels. Here's a brief overview:

  • Facilities: The gym boasts a variety of climbing walls including bouldering, top-roping, and lead climbing walls, catering to beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
  • Instructors: The gym offers professional instructors who provide guidance and support to climbers of all abilities, making it a great place for beginners to learn and for experienced climbers to improve their skills.
  • Community: Volume 1 Climbing has a welcoming and inclusive community, with regular events and competitions that bring climbers together, fostering a supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Prices

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

Day pass
£14.50

- Concession (under 18, students, over 60, Blue Light Card, disability allowance): £11.50

- Students on Wednesdays and Fridays: £7.50 including shoe hire

- 10-entry block: £126 adult, £99 concession

- Shoe hire: £3.95 (free on your first visit)

- Chalk: £1.50

Membership
£65a month

- Concession monthly: £55

- 1 adult and 1 child: £90 per month

- Single month (no commitment): £70 adult, £60 concession

- Annual: £650 adult, £550 concession

- Multi-site memberships covering High Sports in Brighton are also available

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

  • Competition

    The Big Scramble: Adults

    £20, members £15

    The centre's main bouldering comp of the year, in a scramble format: an afternoon qualifier for Adult Open (16+) and Masters (40+) categories, then an evening final for spectators. Climbers aged 14+ may enter. Booking needed; one spectator per competitor in qualifiers.

  • Competition

    The Big Scramble: Juniors

    £16.50, members £11.50

    The junior round of the Big Scramble for ages 4-15, in age groups, with podiums at the end. Each junior needs a named supervisor on site, and booking is needed.

Key Features

Food & Drink

  • Cafe
  • Hot Drinks
  • Snacks

Types of Climbing

  • Bouldering (any)
  • Kids Wall

Climbing Training

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

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Pull-up Bars
  • Cardio

Access

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

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Crash Pad Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Changing Rooms
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Dog Friendly
  • Workspace

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Local Competitions
  • Private Instruction
  • Women's Programs

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about Volume 1 Climbing

4.9 out of 5from 459 reviews on Google

“This cozy café in the climbing area is my go-to spot, especially for their organic coffee… They even have gluten-free pastries”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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How climbers have done climbs at Volume 1 Climbing, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

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  • Boulder with tricky footholds

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @venusclimbs on Instagram ·

  • Orange 6B in the Bay

    • Bouldering
    • 6B · Intermediate

    By @supercellystar on Instagram ·

  • New prow set

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

  • New comp wall set

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

  • Purple problem on the prow

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

  • Boulder reset run-through

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

  • New slab problems

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Slab

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

  • New comp wall set

    • Bouldering
    • Ungraded
    • Comp style

    By @volume1climbing on Instagram ·

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