High Sports Brighton
Brighton, East Sussex
About High Sports Brighton
One of the largest indoor climbing centres in the South East, High Sports Brighton is a great place for hours of fun, adventure and learning new skills. With over 58 roped lines and 9 auto belay lines, as well as a bouldering area, there are plenty of routes and problems to tackle and vertical ascents to conquer. Perfect for families looking to keep active together and have fun along the way!
Beginner climbers -
The whole family can try something new together! Or, keep the kids entertained whilst you put your feet up. There are multiple options at High Sports to get everyone climbing safely and kick-start plenty more climbing sessions to come without the need for an instructor:
* Intro sessions – One hour session that introduces you to, and allows you to experience, all areas of the climbing centre, including the roped climbs. After which you should be equipped with the knowledge to climb in both the bouldering area and on the auto belays safely and independently.
* Auto-belay induction – Half hour session that covers all you need to know to not only climb on the auto belays and in the bouldering area, but also supervise up to two novices in these areas.
* RockStart – The one that not only covers the auto belays and bouldering area, but also introduces you to top rope climbing, teaching you how to do so safely and how to belay another person climbing. This course is offered either as a weekend intensive or three sessions over the course of three weeks.
* Private 1:1 or 1:2 sessions – The other sessions not fitting with what you want? You’re welcome to book a private session to cover what you would like, or whatever most interests the kids!
Experienced climbers:
If you already have experience climbing, or have taken one of the above courses, all you need to do is take our quick safety test. After which you have free range of whichever areas of the centre you have passed the safety test for. You can also supervise up to two novices or children per experienced adult.
High Sports Brighton is not only an ideal place for a family fun day out, but also a way of encouraging skills development, problem solving and an active lifestyle through climbing, with the possibility of igniting a lifelong passion.
Climbing For Everyone From 4+ yrs
Regardless of age or ability, we firmly believe everyone can climb. We offer various courses and opportunities for everyone aged 4+ and up. The whole family can get involved whether its via one of our family intros to climbing, supervising your own children as a climber yourself, or private sessions with an instructor.
If you would rather sit back and relax, we also offer sessions, courses, classes and drop in social clubs for various age ranges, from 4-7 years with our Pebbles intro, 7+ for our Junior intro and all age ranges for our auto-belay and RockStart courses, as well as our Teen RockUp social club.
It’s not just the kids that get to have a good time! We offer all these courses and RockUp social club for adults as well.
School Holiday Activities
We always put on extra sessions and add more fun activities to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. This includes our courses outlined above as well as 2-hour fun and games sessions, teen intros and holiday club for 12-17 year olds.
Birthday Parties
Why have a normal birthday party when you can have a climbing adventure party? Scale the main wall, tackle the ‘real rock’ wall & race your friends against the clock. Our climbing parties offer challenges and experiences that will engage and entertain guests. Choose from either an aged 4-7yrs or 7yrs+ party.
We also understand adults have birthdays too. If you’re a big kid wanting to celebrate, we’ve got you covered.
Facilities
Free Wifi
Toilets
Changing Rooms
Accessible Toilets
Onsite Parking
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Friendly
Food Available
Baby Changing
Opening Times
- Monday, 11:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday, 11:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday, 11:00 - 22:00
- Thursday, 11:00 - 22:00
- Friday, 11:00 - 22:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 18:00
During school holidays our weekday opening times changed to 10:00 - 22:00.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £11.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £13.50
There is a £5.50 registration fee required for each climber upon first visit.
These prices are for experienced climbers who do not require instruction.
Courses, classes and private sessions are priced separately, please see website for details.
Peak prices apply between 17:00 and 22:00 on weekdays and on weekends.
Off-peak prices are as follows:
Adult - £11.75
Concessions and juniors - £9.75
Family groups are priced differently. Please see website for full breakdown.
It is also possible to buy 30 day, 90 day or 365 day passes or, punch cards are available for 5 or 10 sessions. Again, please see website for details.
Belay only - £4.75.
Harness hire - £4.50
Shoe hire - £4.50
Both harness and shoe hire - £8.00
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Withdean Sports Complex
Tongdean Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 5JD
England
Tel: 01273558447
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Withdean Sports Complex is a 15 minute walk from Preston Park train station, or there is a bus stop directly outside the leisure centre.
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