Whatever your level of climbing – complete beginner, intermediate or advanced we offer a range of indoor courses from a one hour taster session to advanced tuition and coaching. All courses need to be booked in advance and all equipment is provided. Please contact us by email or tel. 0191 2656060 to make a booking.
Taster sessions
Never been climbing and fancy a go?
A fully qualified instructor will cover the basics and get you climbing on the walls as much as you can. All equipment provided.
These one hour sessions are available to individuals 7 years upwards and can be booked at any time.
Price £30.00 for 1 person, £40.00 for 2 people and £55.00 for 3 people.
This includes harness and shoe hire.
Sessions must be booked in advance by contacting the centre.
See our 2 for 1 climbing taster session offer
Introductory course
This course will provide a concise and informed introduction to indoor climbing and you will learn everything you need to know to climb safely indoors. During this course you will learn how to belay, the basic knots, rope technique and climbing movement. This course will enable you to climb at the centre safely and unsupervised.
1 hour per session, over 3 weeks.
Price £60.00 per person
Minimum of 2 people per course
This includes harness hire, shoe hire & annual membership (worth £5.00)
After our introductory course you may climb for as long as you like in the bouldering zone.
*must be completed within 1 month of start date.
Lead climbing course
Suitable for those who have some experience of top rope climbing indoors and would like to extend their skills to lead climbing safely on the indoor walls.
1 hour per session, over 3 weeks.
Price £70.00 per person
Minimum of 2 people per course
*must be completed within 1 month of start date.
Personal tuition/coaching
Available for those with busy schedules or if you are looking for a tailored coaching development programme. These one hour sessions can be booked at any time to suit individual requirements and can cover anything we offer.
One to one with instructor.
£30.00 per hour.
Coaches must prior to operating at the centre produce the following documentation: · Valid public liability insurance certificate · Appropriate climbing / mountaineering qualification – CWA, SPA, MIA or MIC · Valid first-aid certificate
Group sessions
Newcastle Climbing Centre can cater for groups from 6 people upwards.
These sessions are ideal for personal development, teaching climbing skills or just for the social experience. We can deliver one off sessions or a tailored programme with set objectives over several days/weeks including climbing as part of a wide range of educational syllabus.
We work on a 1:6 instructor to student ratio.
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| Type | Price | Price |
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Kids Group (under 18) 1 Hour Session |
£6.50 per person plus hire of instructor (£25) |
(5 or more consists of a group for group rate) Instructors must prior to operating at the centre produce the following documentation:
Please bring your original documentation with a photocopy of each - this will be entered onto the centre’s external instruction database. If you are unable to meet the above requirements please contact the centre to discuss your situation. Instructors must adhere to the centre’s rules and guidelines Registration Form (over 18s only) Rules and Conditions of Use of the centre *Please note: management have the right to refuse entry if you are unable to meet the above requirements* |
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Adult Group 1 Hour Session |
£7.50 per person plus hire of instructor (£25) |
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2019 Course Dates
Climbing Wall Development Instructor training
22 Feb (£125)
Climbing Wall assistant
22 March (£95)
Climbing Wall Instructor Training
25/26 April (£145)
Rock Climbing Instructor training
29, 30 April & 1 May (£225)
Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment
3 May (£95)
Climbing Wall assistant
8 May (£95)
Climbing Wall Development Instructor assessment
17 May (£95)
Rock Climbing Instructor training
27,28 & 29 June (£225)
Learn to lead
8 June (£75)
Lakes Multi pitch
20 & 21 June (£200)
Learn to Lead
13 July (£75)
Climbing Wall Instructor training
7 & 8 Sept (£145)
Rock Climbing Wall Instructor assessment
27 & 28 Sept (£155)
