Substation Brixton - Climbing Centre
South London, Greater London
About Substation Brixton - Climbing Centre
Experience the joy of climbing as a family at Substation Brixton!
Indoor bouldering is the perfect all-weather activity for kids and families looking for an active day out. Build confidence, improve fitness and have heaps of fun!
Substation Brixton is a family friendly bouldering and fitness centre in the heart of South London. With hundreds of climbing routes set for all ages and abilities, you'll find climbs suitable for all the family.
As well as a spaceous main gym area, young climbers can experience a world of imagination in our dedicated kids-only climbing room called The Wild. This interactive forest themed space is perfect for little ones aged 2–10 years to experience climbing for the first time, make friends and play!
Substation is a short walk from Clapham and Brixton tube and bus stops. With on-site family parking, baby changing facilities, ramps and lift access, climbing has never been so accessible!
Dedicated kids only climbing space
Separate from the main climbing area, you'll find The Wild – a purpose-built kids-only climbing room for children aged two to 10. Designed by child psychology experts, this innovative space was built to inspire creative thinking through play and sensory learning. With an immersive forest theme and over 30 diverse climbing routes, The Wild provides a safe, fun and imaginative environment for young climbers to experience climbing for the first time, make friends and play.
Family friendly climbing gym
Substation Brixton is a modern bouldering gym equipped with dedicated family parking spaces, baby changing facilities and lift access. With routes set for all ages and abilities, Parents and kids can experience a wide variety of fun and challenging climbs together.
On-site cafe serving drinks and snacks
The Grtistone, our onsite Cafe, bar and pizzeria, serves hot and cold drinks and snacks Monday - Sunday. Hand-stretched pizza is cooked fresh to evenings and weekends. See our website for opening times and special offers.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 07:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday, 07:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday, 07:00 - 22:00
- Thursday, 07:00 - 22:00
- Friday, 07:00 - 22:00
- Saturday, 08:00 - 20:00
- Sunday, 08:00 - 20:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (2-10) : £11.00
- Child (10-17) : £14.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £17.00
Our adult prices vary during peak and off-peak times. Adult spectators, babies (under 2) go free. Climbing shoe hire is included for Wild opening play bookings but comes at an additional cost of £4.00 for main area climbers.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The Gritstone, our onsite cafe, serves a selection of locally baked cakes and pastries as well as fresh hand-stretched pizza on evenings and weekends. We also have a selection of protein bars, chocolate bars, crips and fruit available at the counter.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Unit 13 Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate
Brixton Hill
South London
Greater London
SW2 5DZ
England
Enter the industrial estate and turn left, follow the walkway past ScrewFix and the Santander bike vans until you reach Substation Brixton. Customer parking, including family and disabled parking, can be found in front of the building in marked spaces.
Tel: 07921847778
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Closest Tube and Train stations:
Clapham North, 12 minute walk
Clapham High Street, 13 minute walk
Clapham Common, 17 minute walk
Closest bus stop: Lyham Road (Stop M)
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