Depot Climbing Nottingham
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAbout Depot Climbing Nottingham
We are Nottingham's biggest bouldering centre, bringing modern climbing to the city in a bright and spacious indoor environment.
Bouldering is a style of climbing that does not involve ropes or a harness, climbing at lower levels and relying on matting underneath the wall to aid with the risk of falling. Our walls are up to 4 meters high and the matting does not guarantee your safety, so roped climbing may be more suitable if you have reservations about the risks involved in bouldering.
We opened our doors on the 1st of October 2012 and have developed and expanded our wall to become Nottingham’s premier bouldering wall, with 1 thousand square meters of floor space and over 300 boulders for all abilities.
Our centre has a cafe creating hand-crafted coffee and offering and a collection of snacks, so you can enjoy a relaxing space for climbers of all backgrounds and abilities to socialise and integrate into a wonderful climbing community.
All directions and our address can be found on the Contact Us page of our website.
We have minimal car parking, with just 4 spaces free to use and there are no designated disabled parking spaces. There is paid on-street parking surrounding the centre and a large car park (Curzon Street) 2 minutes walk from the centre. If you have any parking issues, our friendly team will be happy to help find a suitable space.
We have secure storage for bicycles inside the centre and are located seconds away from the Curzon Street bus stop, and can be reached via the 40, 40bb, 40x, 41 and 42 buses. We are also just a 20-minute walk from the Nottingham train station.
We offer discounted entry to students and concessions on selected days and offer a Family Pass for those with young climbers.
You can find all the details of our pricing information on our website. We ensure our prices are competitive and provide you with the best value; from climbing alone and with friends to instructor-led sessions.
All visitors need to check in to the building at our reception desk, whether they are climbing or not. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know how our team can help and if you’d prefer, we welcome a call ahead of time so that we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Our reception desk is found immediately upstairs upon entering the centre and if you are visiting us for the first time, our friendly team will help get you set up and registered. If you have any questions, don’t be shy, our teams love to help.
Regardless of whether you are climbing or supervising, all of our visitors are required to sign a registration form (found here) and answer a few quick safety questions from our staff.
If you’ve climbed at other centres, but have not visited a Depot Climbing centre, you will still need to register and answer safety questions.
Under 18’s must have a registration completed by a legal parent or guardian.
Down climbing holds are identifiable as they have a red arrow pointing down on them, and we endeavour to put up as many of these as possible around the centre to aid with safely descending the walls.
Our mezzanine bouldering area has a limit on how many people can be in the area, if you wish to climb in this area, please check the signage at the bottom of the stairs and use the area in a manner that is considerate to all climbers using the centre
Our centre is situated on the first-floor level and is not accessible via wheelchair.
We have male and female changing rooms upstairs, visible on your right as you enter the centre at the top of the stairs. Male and female changing rooms are located in the same area. Baby-changing facilities can be found in these toilets too.
There are cubbies and lockers available for safe storage of your belongings, but you will need to supply your own padlock and ensure that no belongings are left overnight. Storage can be found in the changing rooms or the corridor leading to the changing rooms, or directly next to the cafe area.
Any items of personal property left in the centre will be held in our lost property collection for up to two weeks, upon which they will be donated to charity.
Our induction video is fully subtitled for any deaf or hard-of-hearing climbers and has a voiceover for blind and partially sighted climbers.
This can be watched at the centre or in advance via our website. All participants will be required to watch the video before participating.
We have endeavoured to make safe and accessible walking pathways around our centre. If you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff who will be happy to help.
We ask you not to walk on the mats if you are not climbing, and food, drinks and wheel/pushchairs are not permitted on the mats. This is for the safety of all participants.
Fire exits are marked around the centre so you will never be too far from a safe exit in case of emergency. Emergency lighting will light any emergency exit pathways and our fire assembly points are located in the car park at the front of our centre and in the car park to the rear of the training unit.
Our team is made up of a Centre Manager and two Front of House Managers. The manager in charge of the shift can be requested at any time by asking at the front desk.
A trained first aider is always on hand, and we ask that you let us know of any injury sustained while using the centre.
Wide Range of Kids Climbing Classes
With a range of casual and nationally accredited instructed climbing classes suitable for EYFS through KS1, 2 & 3, we've got everything you and your young ones need to start your climbing journeys.
Choose from Wild Climbers (4-6), Kids Club & Holiday Club (7-14), NICAS Bouldering scheme (7+), or even just come in and climb.
All of our staff and instructors are DBS checked and undergo NSPCC Child Protection training, so you can be sure your kids are in safe hands.
No experience? No problem!
We have a team of expert instructors and coaches on hand to help you and your young ones take the first steps of your climbing journey.
Our instructors are DBS-checked and receive NSPCC Child Protection training, so you can be sure you're in the safest hands.
We have equipment hire on offer for everything you need to get on the walls, with specialised climbing shoes suitable for growing feet.
At Depot Climbing, all of your needs can be catered for.
Hand crafted coffee & snacks
We have a grab-and-go fridge with a selection of cold drinks, snack bars and crisps, while behind the counter, our desk team are trained to craft coffee, your way.
There are seating options for all group sizes, in our comfortable cafe area with great views of the climbing walls.
So whether you're coming to climb with the family, or wait while your young one takes part in a session, we've got everything you need for a comfortable visit.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Changing Rooms
Baby Changing
Food Available
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 22:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 22:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 22:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 21:00
Bank Holiday hours: 09:00-22:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £8.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £12.00
Kids session prices vary and include entry.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
We sell a range of pre-packaged snacks in the centre starting from £1.15
We offer cows milk, and soy milk and oat milk alternatives in our cafe.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
The Depot Climbing Centre
The Tram Depot
4 King Edward Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1EU
England
There are steps to access the centre immediately on your right as you enter the building. We do not have a lift to access the centre.
Tel: 01159589214
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
We have secure storage for bicycles inside the centre and are located seconds away from the Curzon Street bus stop, and can be reached via the 40, 40bb, 40x, 41 and 42 buses. We are also just a 20-minute walk from the Nottingham train station.
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