Boulder Brighton
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £9.75
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Brighton
What it’s like
Indoor bouldering with walls, overhangs and a cave section, plus instructed sessions for climbers aged 7 to 15.
The whole point here is the climbing itself: vertical walls, overhangs, slabs, a roof and cave section, and a top-out boulder for anyone who fancies going higher. Problems are graded from very easy to very hard, so a first-timer and a confident 12-year-old can both be climbing at the same time on the same wall without either one getting bored or terrified. There's a minimum age of 7, and instructed sessions are run specifically for the 7-15 bracket, which is worth booking if your child hasn't climbed before.
Off-peak entry (before 4pm, Monday to Friday) is £9.75 for an adult and £8.25 concession, which includes youth aged 7-15. Peak times bump that up to £13 and £11. If you haven't got your own gear, climbing shoes are £3.90 to hire and chalk another £1.60, so factor that into the day. Pay-as-you-go visitors need to book ahead, especially at peak times; only monthly members and multipack holders can turn up without booking, which feels a bit backwards for a family trying it out once.
It's card only, no cash, and parking on site is limited, so at busy times you may end up parking on the road nearby. Portslade train station is a five-minute walk if you'd rather leave the car altogether. The on-site café does proper coffee and locally baked cakes, useful for the parent who's climbed themselves out after twenty minutes and wants to sit and watch instead.
One thing to flag: birthday parties aren't currently running here due to space restrictions, so this isn't the venue for that particular Saturday booking, even though everything else about it suits a group of climbing-mad kids.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 to 15, with grading that suits complete beginners too
- Booking
- Pay-as-you-go sessions must be booked in advance
- Parking
- Limited free parking for cars and bikes on-site
- Food
- On-site café serving locally roasted coffee, locally baked cakes and snacks
- Pushchairs
- Changing rooms available. No specific mention of pushchair storage or hire
- Getting there by bus or train
- Portslade train station, 5 minutes walk
- Card payments only, no cash accepted anywhere on site
- Route-setting can mean parts of the centre close during off-peak times
- Concession pricing also applies to unemployed visitors and over-65s with ID
- Lockers and an accessible toilet are on site
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Off-peak (before 4pm, Monday to Friday) it's £9.75 for an adult and £8.25 concession, which covers ages 7-15. At peak times it's £13 and £11.
Do we need to book?
If you're paying as you go, yes, book ahead, especially at peak times. Monthly members and multipack holders can just turn up.
What age can climb?
The minimum age is 7. There are instructed sessions aimed at young climbers aged 7-15.
Do we need our own climbing shoes?
Outdoor shoes aren't allowed on the walls, so hire a pair on site for £3.90 if you don't own any. Chalk hire is £1.60.
Can we pay by cash?
No, it's card only across the centre.
Is there parking?
There's some free parking on site for cars and bikes, but it's limited, so at busy times you may need to park on the road nearby.
Can we get there by train?
Portslade train station is a five-minute walk away, and trains from Brighton take about 8 minutes.
Is there food on site?
There's a café serving locally roasted coffee and locally baked cakes and snacks.
Can we book a birthday party here?
Not currently. Parties aren't running at the moment due to space restrictions.
What's there to climb?
Vertical walls, overhangs, slabs, a roof and cave section, and a top-out boulder, with problems graded from very easy to very hard.
What are off-peak times?
Before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Weekday evenings and all weekend count as peak.
Do schools visit?
It's used by local Brighton and Hove schools and runs an annual Inter-Schools competition.
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