Clip 'n Climb Bristol
BEST FOR
Ages 4+
ENTRY
from £8.50
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
Auto-belay walls to clamber up and a Leap of Faith challenge that'll test who's actually brave enough to jump.
The main event is the auto-belay climbing, purpose-built walls you clip onto and go, no one holding a rope for you. There's a Leap of Faith too, a challenge climb that costs £3 extra on top of the session and isn't guaranteed if the place is busy, which feels like a bit of a swizz when you've told the kids about it in the car.
Standard sessions are £16.50 and you'll need to book, with 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or shift it. The minimum age is 4, and there's no separate under-18 supervision needed for the Clip'n Climb side, though bouldering works differently: under 7s pay £8.50, everyone else £16, and all under-18s need a registered climber with them. Shoe hire is £4 if you haven't got proper climbing shoes, and they're strict on footwear, no heels, no sandals, no open toes.
There's a café on site doing barista coffee and light lunches, with vegan and gluten-free options, which is more than you get at most climbing centres. Parking's free round the back via Extract Coffee Roasters, but don't leave the car on the road out front. One thing to flag: there are no showers, so if anyone gets properly sweaty on the walls, that's a car journey home in climbing gear.
Birthday parties run an hour of climbing plus half an hour in a party space with food, starting at £265 for ten kids and £24 per extra child after that. They want two weeks notice for parties, which means no last-minute booking if your child's birthday sneaks up on you.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 4 and up; older kids will chase the Leap of Faith
- Booking
- Standard sessions 48 hours cancellation notice
- Parking
- Free car park at rear of building accessed via Extract Coffee Roasters
- Food
- On-site café with organic, fair trade and locally sourced items including barista coffee, pastries, light lunches, with vegan
- Parties
- Clip'n Climb party: 1 hour climbing plus 30 mins party space with food, requires 2 weeks notice, from £265 for 10+ people
- Discounts of 10% for students, over 65s, additional needs and school or charity groups
- First timers need a group induction before they can climb
- Groups of 6 or more can book a bespoke time slot with two weeks notice
- Wednesday opening starts early at 7am, handy if you want to beat the weekend crowds
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
A standard Clip'n Climb session is £16.50, and the Leap of Faith add-on is £3 more, paid on arrival. Bouldering is £16, or £8.50 for under 7s.
Do we need to book?
Yes, sessions need booking in advance, and you'll need 48 hours notice to cancel or rebook.
What age can kids start?
Four is the minimum for Clip'n Climb. Bouldering has no minimum age but under-18s need a registered climber supervising them.
Is the Leap of Faith guaranteed?
Not always. They can't guarantee access to all the climbs, including the Leap of Faith, if it's a busy session.
What shoes do we need?
Proper climbing shoes or trainers only, no heels, sandals or open toes. Shoe hire is £4 if you turn up without the right footwear.
Is there parking?
Free parking round the back, accessed via Extract Coffee Roasters. Don't park on the road out front.
Is there food on site?
A café doing barista coffee, pastries and light lunches, with vegan and gluten-free options.
Can we book a birthday party?
An hour of climbing plus 30 minutes of party time with food, from £265 for 10 kids and £24 per extra child. They want two weeks notice.
Are there any showers?
There are none on site, so bear that in mind if anyone's climbing hard.
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