Name: Brookes Climb
Rating: 5.0

Brookes Climb

Oxford Brookes University - Headington Campus, Headington Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Brookes Climb, located at Brookes Sport Headington, is Oxfordshire’s premier indoor climbing wall, offering over 900m² of climbing space. The facility includes three bouldering zones, a top-out boulder, circuit board, 22 lead lines, 12 top-roped lines, and three auto belays. Its impressive 11-metre lead tower with a 2.5-metre overhang challenges even experienced climbers. Brookes Climb welcomes everyone from complete beginners to advanced climbers. Adults can choose from structured sessions such as the Adult Novice Climbing Course, Lead Climbing Course, or Climbing Masterclass. Private lessons are also available for individuals or small groups.

For young climbers, Brookes Climb offers the National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes (NICAS), including NICAS Wild Climber and NICAS Rock Stars for ages 9 and above. The centre also caters to schools, youth groups, and team-building events, and hosts exciting climbing birthday parties. For those preferring a flexible approach, Pay As You Go entry is available at £11.00 for adults and £8.00 for under-18s.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Adult Courses and Sessions: Become part of the fastest growing sport in the UK with Brookes Climb. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, offer a range of options including weekly open sessions, structured courses, and tailored coaching all within dedicated climbing facility.
- Coach-Led Weekly Sessions: Weekly coach-led sessions offer flexibility without long-term commitment. Ideal for beginners or climbers looking to improve in a supportive group setting. All sessions are free for Summit Members and can be booked via the BrookesSport app or website.
  - Climbing Masterclass (Wednesdays): This session is designed for experienced climbers looking to elevate their technique. Topics include movement fundamentals, mindset training, route reading, body positioning, endurance, and finger strength.
  - Roped Open Session: Ideal for those returning to climbing or graduates of the novice course, this session provides guided roped climbing practice in a small group format. Held on Thursdays from 8:00pm to 9:30pm for £15.00 per session (free for Summit Members).
- Coach-Led Courses: Offer two structured climbing courses designed to build a strong foundation:
  - Adult Novice Climbing Course: Learn the basics of climbing in a small group setting with a qualified coach.
  - Lead Climbing Course: Aimed at those ready to progress to lead climbing in a safe, structured way.
- Private Climbing Lessons: Private lessons are available for individuals or small groups and are ideal for beginners or those returning to climbing after time away. These sessions are tailored to individual needs, whether it’s basic instruction or confidence-building.
Youth Sessions and Courses: Brookes Climb offers fun, structured sessions for childre. Led by our experienced instructors, young climbers get to explore both bouldering and roped walls in a safe and supportive environment.
- NICAS Courses: The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) introduces young climbers to the sport through a progressive, structured framework. The scheme is split into five levels, with Levels 1–3 forming part one, and Levels 4–5 making up part two. It can take 80 hours to complete Levels 1 to 4, with an additional year typically needed for Level 5.
- NICAS Wild Climbers: This is a fun, game-based climbing session designed to introduce very young children to climbing safely. Sessions involve both bouldering and bottom-roped climbing under instructor supervision. Runs on Mondays and Fridays from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
- NICAS Open Sessions: These weekly bookable sessions help children progress through the NICAS levels, with a focus on skill development and safety. Sessions are divided by level and age, and supervised by qualified instructors.
- NICAS Rock Stars Courses: These structured courses run in 6-week blocks and are open for booking 90 days prior to each course's start date. Ideal for those looking to commit to a more intensive developmental path in climbing.

Facilities

There is parking nearby
Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
Onsite restaurant

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Climbing Day Entry

Adult Day Pass: £11.00
Under 18 Day Pass: £8.00

Equipment Hire & Accessories

Rock Boot Hire: £4 (Adult) / £2.50 (Under 18)
Chalk Ball, Finger Tape: £3.50
Liquid Chalk: £7.50

Lessons & Courses

Wild Climbers (3–8 yrs): £9.50
NICAS Open Sessions (9+ yrs): £14.50
Wild Climbers Rock Stars Course (5–8 yrs): £50.00
NICAS Rock Stars Course (9+ yrs): £85.00
Climbing 1:1 (60 min): £30.00, Climbing 1:2 (60 min): £45.00
Climbing 1:4 (60 min): £60.00, Climbing 1:6 (60 min): £80.00
Climbing 1:8 (60 min): £100.00, Climbing 1:10 (60 min): £120.00
Education Group (5-session min): £100.00

Adults

Adult Novice Course: £125.00
Bouldering Open Session & Climbing Masterclass: £15.00
Queer Climbing Session & Women’s Social Climb: £10.00
Roped Open Session: £15.00
Lead Climbing Course (6 hrs): £170.00
Climbing 1:1 (60 min): £40.00, Climbing 1:2 (60 min): £55.00
Climbing 1:4 (60 min): £70.00, Climbing 1:6 (60 min): £90.00
Climbing 1:8 (60 min): £110.00, Climbing 1:10 (60 min): £130.00
Education Group (5-session min): £100.00

Pricing URL: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport/facilities/climbing/climbing-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties

Climbing parties comprise a 55 minute session for a group of up to 10 climbers (maximum) 3 years+
Cost: £130 and this includes entry, equipment, instruction and party room for after the climbing session.
For details, please email [email protected]
Children's party food is available via the Breton Crepe Company. Please text 0770 8519867 for details.

Opening hours for Oxford campuses are 7:00am - 9:00pm (Monday-Friday) and 7.00am - 6.00pm weekends.

Address: Oxford Brookes University - Headington Campus, Headington Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK

Post Code: OX3 0BP

Council: Oxford

County: Oxfordshire

There is parking nearby.