Our eight metre Rock Climbing wall is equipped with a wide range of climbing routes for both novice and expert climbers.
Can anyone climb?
All experienced climbers who can tie-on and belay in a safe manner may attend any of our public sessions after completion of a disclaimer form and a short assessment by our in-house instructor. This form can be completed on site. Assessed climbers can then supervise up to two novice climbers.
*Please note to climb alone in our public sessions, children aged 16 and 17 years need to have a disclaimer form signed by their parent or guardian.
To climb with us in our public sessions children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a competent climber.
Children must be 7+ to join our children’s clubs.
BOOKING
You can now book climbing sessions online via our booking portal.
- Taster sessions and adult introduction sessions can be booked without needing to register for the portal.
- Public sessions there is no need to book, just turn up if you are confident you can pass our Assessment by our in house instructor.
GROUP BOOKINGS
A fun and educational day out for schools, clubs or groups
For more information please email climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk
Opening Times
Chichester Public Opening Times
- Mondays 6-9.30pm
- Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm
- Thursdays 6-9.30pm
- Saturdays 12.30-4pm
Closures:
Saturday 26th July – Closed
Monday 18th August – Route Setting
Monday 25th August – Bank Holiday
Saturday 30th August – Junior Climbing Comp
Bognor Public Opening Times
- Wednesdays 6-9.30pm (term time only)
Midhurst Public Opening Times
- Tuesdays 6-9.30pm (term time only)
- Saturdays 12.30-5.30pm (term time only)
This is the ultimate start-up course for total beginners. It covers all the basic skills and techniques you need to climb . Our courses consist of 2 x 1.5 hour sessions with a 1:6 Ratio. This course provides you the knowledge and skills to be safe enough to climb in public session without instruction.
Please select one Week 1 session and one Week 2 session.
Course Dates
All 7.30-9pm
Mondays
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| 4th August | 11th August |
| 15th September | 22nd September |
| 6th October | 13th October |
| 3rd November | 10th November |
| 24th November | 1st December |
Wednesdays
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| 30th July | 6th August |
| 10th September | 17th September |
| 5th November | 12th November |
Thursdays
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| 14th August | 21st August |
| 11th September | 18th September |
| 23rd October | 30th October |
| 6th November | 13th November |
| 11th December | 18th December |
Price: £50 per person
If you are interested in any of the above Intro courses but can’t make the dates then please email us at climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk
If you are having difficulties booking online then please call us on 01243 812936
What is a Taster? Who is it suitable for?
A Rock Climbing Taster is ideal for those wanting a quick taste of climbing or for parents that want to get shown how to “tie on and belay” whilst their child climbs.
When can a Taster be booked?
A taster session can be booked during any of our public sessions.
Mondays 6-9:30pm
Thursdays 6-9.30pm
Saturdays 12.30-2pm
Prices
£20 total for 30 mins (max of 2 climbers/belayers)
£40 total for 60 mins (max of 4 climbers/belayers)
- Monday 5.30-7pm Intermediate age 10+
- Wednesday 4.30-6pm Beginners age 8+
- Wednesday 4.30-6pm Intermediate age 10+
- Wednesday 6-7.30pm Squad (invite only)
- Friday 4-5.30pm Beginners age 8+
- Friday 5.30-7pm Intermediate age 10+
- Friday 7-8.30pm Lead climbing age 12+
- Saturday 9-10.30am Beginners age 8+
- Saturday 10.30-12pm Intermediate age 10+
- Saturday 2-3.30pm Lead climbing age 12+
- Saturday 3.30-5pm Advanced age 12+
All courses start back week commencing Tuesday 22nd April
Please click here to add your child to our waiting list.
CLIMBING SQUAD
The Chichester climbing squad sessions are more technique focused than the club sessions. These sessions are aimed at the ‘competition’ climber looking to improve further. This is an invite only session, members must have completed our level 3 award or NICAS level 3. Climbers will then work towards, our level 5 award.
Wednesday 6-7.30pm (invite only)
LEAD CLUB
Climbers that have achieved Chichester college level 3 award or NICAS level 3 can take the next stage of learning how to lead climb. Participants will be taught in a controlled safe environment how to lead climb & lead belay and work towards their level 4 award.
Friday 7-8.30pm
Saturday 2-3.30pm
What is a Lead Climbing Course? Who is it suitable for?
The lead climbing courses are designed and suitable for adults who are looking to transition from top-rope climbing to lead climbing on indoor walls. Open to ages 16+
A course consists of two separate 1.5 hour sessions and will teach you how to safely lead climb and lead belay all within a controlled and safe environment. Participants must be a competent belayer and know how to tie on before attending the course.1:4 teaching ratio
Course Dates
Wednesdays 7:30-9pm
| 8th October | 15th October |
| 3rd December | 10th December |
Prices
£60 per person
To book on to a course please call us on 01243 812936. If you are interested in any of the above courses but can’t make the dates then please email us at climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk
How to find us
Westgate Fields
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1SB
Telephone:
01243 812936
Email:
climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk
