Climbing

No, however you will be required to register at reception before climbing and read the bouldering induction sheet. Bouldering is open to all levels including novices.
If you wish to use the roped walls you need to declare yourself competent during registration and provide your own safety equipment. 
If you feel you would benefit from instruction then courses are available for all abilities.

We advise you to wear comfortable sportswear or loose clothing.
Climbing shoes are advised and available to hire from reception. If using your own shoes they must be clean and non-marking.
For roped climbing you will require a harness and belay device (not available for hire).
For instructor led courses, all equipment is provided.
Our instructors will be happy to advise you about suitable equipment.

Yes, we have auto-belay devices on three lead lines and three bouldering rooms.

A registered adult climber can sign in and supervise a maximum of four children bouldering only and two children on roped climbs. All children must be signed in and supervised by the registered adult who takes full responsibility for them.
If you wish to bring more children to climb then please book a group lesson or party.

A registered climber can sign and supervise two unregistered adults and use the roped areas. The registered climber must not be belayed by an unregistered climber.

Yes, on most courses you don’t need a partner to attend. Once you’re a member you may meet other climbers either on your course or amongst the many clubs and users of the centre.

Bouldering is solo climbing without ropes but at a low level. There are three bouldering areas, two with blue safety mats beneath plus the freestanding boulder. 

Belaying is a technique to safely hold a climber on a rope.
An auto belay is a safe mechanical system, which will automatically lower you to the ground should you fall. We have auto-belay devices on three lead lines.

For all enquiries email climb@brookes.ac.uk, call 01865 48 4370 or speak to reception.