Climbing Commons

Passes & Pricing

Whether you want to drop in occasionally or climb regularly, we've kept pricing simple and affordable. Climbing Commons is half the price of most bouldering walls to make climbing accessible to everyone.

Not sure which sessions you can attend? Read how it works first →

Single sessions

Pay as you go

Drop in during staffed hours. No commitment, no membership required. Complete a free online induction when you create your account and you're ready to climb.

For occasional climbers and visitors Adult
£7.50
Per session · Staffed hours only
  • ✓ All staffed adult and mixed sessions
  • ✓ Book online
  • ✓ 90 minute sessions
  • ✗ No out-of-hours access
Most popular for families Under 16s
£3
Per session · Any kids or mixed session
  • ✓ Coach led and junior sessions
  • ✓ Mixed sessions with supervising adult
  • ✓ Same price regardless of parent's pass type
  • ✓ Non-climbing supervising adults don't pay
Session packs

Pay upfront, climb when you want

Most bouldering walls charge £15+ per session. At Climbing Commons it's £7.50 — we want to make climbing accessible to everyone. Prefer to pay upfront? Session packs are available for convenience — same price, no fuss.

Adult packs £7.50 per session — same price, faster booking
  • 5 session pack£37.50
  • 10 session pack£75

Looking to climb regularly? Membership works out cheaper and gives you unlimited access.

Under 16s packs £3 per session — same price, faster booking
  • 5 session pack£15
  • 10 session pack£30

Ready to go? You'll need a Climbing Commons account to complete your purchase.

Buy a PAYG pass →

Not sure which membership suits you? Read how it works first →

Choose your tier

Membership — unlimited access

We use a sliding scale so that membership is genuinely accessible. Choose the tier that honestly reflects your financial situation — no proof needed, we trust you.

Supports others Pay-it-forward
£40/month
  • ✓ My basic needs are covered and I have savings
  • ✓ I have disposable income and can afford regular leisure
  • ✓ I earn above average and own or rent comfortably
  • ✓ I can afford holidays and non-essential purchases

Your extra £10 directly subsidises supported memberships and keeps under-16s entry at £3. Thank you.

Keeps the facility running Standard
£30/month
  • ✓ I sometimes worry about finances but usually get by
  • ✓ I earn an average salary or living wage
  • ✓ I have some disposable income but budget carefully
  • ✓ I can manage a low cost annual holiday
Come and climb! Supported
£20/month
  • ✓ I regularly find it hard to meet basic needs
  • ✓ I may have debt, no savings or unstable income
  • ✓ I may be underemployed, unemployed or on benefits
  • ✓ I rent lower cost property or have unstable housing
  • ✓ I have very little or no disposable income

This tier is subsidised by Pay-it-forward members. We trust you to choose honestly.

Flexible option

Off Peak membership

Off Peak
£20/month
Monday to Friday before 3pm only
  • ✓ Adult and mixed sessions Mon–Fri before 3pm
  • ✓ Attend any kids session as non-climbing supervising adult
  • ✓ Your child is £3 per session as normal
  • ✗ No evening or weekend access
For families

Partner add-on

Partner
£20/month
Rolling monthly — no annual commitment
  • ✓ For partners of members
  • ✓ Rolling monthly subscription — cancel any time
  • ✓ No annual commitment — designed with parents in mind
  • ✓ Primary member buys the partner bolt on. Partner creates their own account and signs waivers. Contact us to connect the accounts.
Members only

Under 16s session packs

As a member your own sessions are unlimited. Top up with under 16s packs for your children.

Under 16s packs Same price as drop in — buy in bulk for convenience
  • 5 session pack£15
  • 10 session pack£30
  • 15 session pack£45

Ready to join? You'll need a Climbing Commons account to complete your purchase.

Climbing Commons

Accessible Climbing for All