YMCA Climbing Centre
Our Climbing Centre in Newark is an impressive, purpose-built facility with a huge amount of exciting features and programmes on offer for all ages (for children and adults) and abilities.
With a new and modern feel, there is a wide range of holds and volumes, all built to the highest European standards. With bouldering areas, a 15m high main wall, an IFSC Olympic standard speed wall and Clip ‘n Climb
Please note we do sometimes hold events which can mean interruptions to our standard service.
Please view our online booking system for the live timetable.
IDEAL FOR:
BoulderingClip ‘n ClimbSpeed ClimbingTeam building eventChildren’s partiesWhat’s on for Climbers
What’s On for Climbers
For everyone aged 4+
Clip ‘n Climb is a fun and thrilling climbing experience loved by millions, and now with a home at YMCA Village.
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) Level 1-5
The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) is nationally recognised aimed at climbers aged 8-18. YMCA world-class coaches lead structured two-hour sessions up to Level 5 to help young climbers progress in their climbing journey.
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) WILD Climbers
Climbing sessions designed for children aged 5-7, with the goal of introducing them to the NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) while having fun and exploring the climbing environment in an adventure-packed session The sessions focus on developing key skills such as agility, balance, coordination, and teamwork.
Sessions are available to book in blocks aligned with the school term with taster sessions available to book during school holidays. All equipment and instructions are provided.
Discounted rates are available to Villager Members and Supporter Members.
Group Sessions
Whatever the occasion, if you’re looking for a fun an active way to get together- both Clip ‘n Climb and our climbing wall provide an exciting and memorable experience for your group, schools or business team building days.
Experience the different activities a climbing wall has to offer with our 90-minute coach guided climbing session for those aged 6+
- Prices start at £99 for every 8 climbers
Take on our fun climbing challenges that our clip n climb has to offer with exclusive use of the space in a 75-minute, coach supported session for up to 14 climbers aged 4+
- Prices start from £120 for off peak
Additionally, there is the opportunity to include food packages and refreshments from our café to make your time with us even more memorable.
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Acknowledgement of risk forms
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Parental Consent
Must be completed by parent/ legal guardian only
*This needs including for Clip ‘n Climb and NICAS or any other session
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Unsupervised Climber 18+
For any competent adult climber who knows how to belay and is booking an open climbing session
For any adult climber who will be rope climbing in an open session
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Unsupervised Bouldering and auto belay only 18+
Unsupervised Bouldering only 16+
For any competent adult climber who knows how to boulder and/or use the auto belay and is booking an open climbing session
FAQs
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What is the YMCA Climbing Centre in Newark?
The YMCA Climbing Centre in Newark is a purpose-built facility with a wide range of features and programmes for all ages and abilities. It has a modern feel with a wide range of holds and volumes, built to the highest European standards. The centre includes bouldering areas, a 15m high main wall, an IFSC Olympic standard speed wall, and Clip ‘n Climb.
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What activities are ideal for the YMCA Climbing Centre?
The YMCA Climbing Centre is ideal for bouldering, Clip ‘n Climb, speed climbing, taster sessions, team building events, and children’s parties.
Clip ‘n Climb is a fun and thrilling climbing experience suitable for everyone from 4 years upward, regardless of climbing ability. It offers 15 exciting climbing challenges. Regular 75-minute sessions for up to 14 people can be booked online or by calling the reception.
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What are the group sessions and party packages available at the YMCA Climbing Centre?
The YMCA Climbing Centre offers group sessions and party packages for any occasion, from birthday parties to schools and business team building days. Prices start at £99 for every 8 climbers for a 90-minute coach guided climbing session, and from £120 for off-peak exclusive use of the Clip ‘n Climb space in a 75-minute session for up to 14 climbers aged 4+. Food packages and refreshments from the café can be included.
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What is the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS)?
The National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS) is an award scheme designed to help young climbers aged 8-18 progress in their climbing journey. The six-week course includes six two-hour sessions with world-class coaches, and all equipment and instructions are provided. The price for the course is £115, with discounted rates available for Supporter and Villager Members.
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What are the safety measures at the YMCA Climbing Centre?
The YMCA Climbing Centre requires climbers to complete acknowledgement of risk forms. Parental consent is required for Clip ‘n Climb and NICAS or any other session. Competent adult climbers who know how to belay and are booking an open climbing session, or who know how to boulder and/or use the auto belay, must also complete the relevant forms.