Boatyard Boulders
BEST FOR
Ages 4+
ENTRY
from £8.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
Outdoor bouldering in Nottingham with a sheltered kids' wall under the bridge, booked in two-hour slots.
This is climbing on real rock-style structures outdoors, with a sheltered wall under the bridge for the kids and the wetter days. From age 4 they can get stuck into the kids' section, working out routes and problems without a rope in sight.
A two-hour slot is £12 a head, all ages the same price, and it's pre-booked. From August 2026 that booking is compulsory rather than a nice-to-have, so turning up on spec won't work. There's a café on site doing food if the two hours leaves anyone hungry.
Parking is free for three hours, but you have to register at reception the moment you arrive or you'll lose that. It's an easy thing to forget with kids pulling you towards the wall, so it's worth doing first.
If it's a birthday, the catered party option is £16 a head, and scout or group bookings drop to £8.50 a person. Worth knowing if you're bringing more than a couple of kids, since the per-head price changes the maths quite a bit.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 4 up, with a sheltered kids' wall for the younger climbers
- Parking
- Free for 3 hours (must register in reception)
- Register your car at reception straight away or you lose the free parking
- Sessions run to a strict two-hour slot
- Group and scout bookings work out cheaper per head than the standard £12
- From August 2026 you'll need to book ahead, no turning up on the day
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£12 a head for a two-hour bouldering slot, whatever the age. Group or scout bookings are £8.50 a person, and catered birthday parties are £16 a head.
Do we need to book?
Yes, sessions are pre-booked two-hour slots. From August 2026 that becomes the only way in, no walk-ins.
Is it OK for a young child?
The site lists a minimum age of 4, with a sheltered kids' wall under the bridge for that age group.
Is there parking?
Free for three hours, but you need to register it at reception as soon as you arrive.
What are the opening hours?
11am to 5pm daily.
Can we do a birthday party there?
Yes, there's a catered party option at £16 a head.
Experiences
Graffiti Wall
Wall that all customers can use, decorated with murals.
Rides
Kid's Wall
ages 4+ · thrill 2/5 · indoorsDedicated sheltered climbing wall under the bridge for younger climbers.
Real Rock Wall
ages 8+ · thrill 3/5 · outdoorsUltra realistic outdoor bouldering wall for climbers aged 8 and up.
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