Climbing for age 4 and over
Rock Up Manchester offers climbing from age 4, with routes designed for different confidence levels and abilities. No previous experience is needed, and the team gives a full safety briefing before each session.
Indoor climbing, ropes and soft play in Manchester
Scale colourful climbing walls, take on high ropes challenges and keep little ones busy under one roof at Rock Up Manchester. This family-friendly indoor activity centre at Chill Factore is built for active days out in any weather.
Climbing sessions include a full safety briefing before you head into the arena, so it works well for first-timers as well as confident climbers. There is also soft play for younger visitors, plus extra challenges for older kids and adventurous adults.
Free on-site parking at Chill Factore makes arrival easier, and online booking is strongly advised because capacity is limited for safety reasons. Browse more indoor activities for families.

Standard climbing sessions at Rock Up Manchester include a 90-minute session with a 30-minute safety briefing and 55 minutes in the climbing arena. Harnesses and safety instructions are provided before you start.
Toddler Climb & Play is listed by Rock Up Manchester as suitable up to age 5. Soft Play and other activities are sold as separate products on the official booking system.
Rock Up Manchester is designed for active family days out, with climbing walls, high ropes challenges, vertical challenges and soft play all in one indoor venue. It is a practical pick when you want something energetic that does not depend on the weather.
Rock Up Manchester offers climbing from age 4, with routes designed for different confidence levels and abilities. No previous experience is needed, and the team gives a full safety briefing before each session.
As well as climbing walls, the venue includes high ropes and vertical challenge elements for more confident visitors. High Ropes are included in climbing sessions for climbers over 1.2m tall.
Younger children are not left out, because Rock Up Manchester also has a soft play area. The official site lists Toddler Climb & Play as suitable up to age 5 and also sells separate soft play sessions.
Toddler Sessions also include Soft Play access!
Half Term hours
Monday - Saturday
09:30 - 20:00
Sunday
09:30am - 19:00
Rock Up Manchester
Rock Up, Chill Factore, Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 7JA, England
Tel: 01617110722
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Last updated: 06:21 19/06/2026
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Most asked questions relating to Rock Up Manchester.
A climbing ticket includes a 90-minute session with a 30-minute safety briefing and 55 minutes in the climbing arena. Harnesses and safety instructions are provided. Some extras, such as Adventure Walls or soft play-only sessions, are separate products.