Climbing in London. Chalk up, come alone.

The Castle Climbing Centre

Beginners: Adult taster session (90 min, small group, instructor-led); 4-week Bouldering Fundamentals course

Social: Free socials, no booking: Bouldering Social Mon 7-9pm; Top Rope Social Mon & Thu 7-9pm; Women's Board Social last Thu of month 7-9pm

“Taster session (adults) Get a feel for what climbing is all about on this easy-going small group session, led by one of our friendly instructors. Read more 90 minutes” — source ↗

“All of our socials are free to attend, with no booking required. Bouldering Social 7-9pm - Monday every week Top Rope Social 7-9pm - Monday & Thursday every week” — from the gym’s page ↗

Mile End Climbing Wall

Beginners: Bouldering Induction (14+); Climbing Experience (18+) session welcoming for everyone; first visit: just turn up, no booking

Social: Women's Social session; monthly Queer Climb LGBTQIA+ social

“Bouldering Induction (14+) Learn to boulder confidently!” — from the gym’s page

“Women’s Social session A fun, welcoming space for women of all climbing levels to meet, connect, and climb together.” — from the gym’s page ↗

VauxWall West

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

Social: Womens+ Social: female-led sessions, all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

VauxWall East

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

RavensWall

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

Social: Womens+ Social: female-led sessions, all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome; Improvers Social: coach-led session for new climbers

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

CanaryWall

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

Social: Womens+ Social: female-led sessions, all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome; Improvers Social: coach-led session for new climbers

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

BethWall

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

Social: Womens+ Social: female-led sessions, all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

EustonWall

Beginners: Bouldering Basics beginner class (60 min, 14+, no experience needed, safety and movement); or turn up and climb after pre-registration

Social: Womens+ Social: female-led sessions, all levels welcome; drop-ins welcome

“Bouldering Basics Our recommended class to get started. No experience needed.” — from the gym’s page

City Bouldering Aldgate

Beginners: Intro to Bouldering: 1-hour coach-led session for adults new to climbing, plus 2 weeks free climbing (16+)

Social: Members Social every Monday 18:30-19:30

“Designed for adults new to climbing, this 1 hour coach-led session equips you with essential skills to build confidence and climb efficiently.” — source ↗

“Members Social Every Monday | 18:30-19:30 | Aldgate” — from the gym’s page ↗

City Bouldering Stratford

Beginners: Intro to Bouldering: 1-hour coach-led session for adults new to climbing, plus 2 weeks free climbing (16+)

Social: Queer Climbers Social every Sunday 18:00-21:00

“Designed for adults new to climbing, this 1 hour coach-led session equips you with essential skills to build confidence and climb efficiently.” — source ↗

“Queer Climbers Social Every Sunday | 18:00-21:00 | Stratford” — from the gym’s page ↗

City Bouldering White City

Beginners: Intro to Bouldering: 1-hour coach-led session for adults new to climbing, plus 2 weeks free climbing (16+)

Social: Beginner's Social every Tuesday 19:00-20:00 (White City)

“Designed for adults new to climbing, this 1 hour coach-led session equips you with essential skills to build confidence and climb efficiently.” — source ↗

“Beginner's Social Every Tuesday | 19:00-20:00 | White City” — from the gym’s page ↗

Climbing Co Fulham

Beginners: Intro to Bouldering: 60 minute group session to learn the basics, 2 weeks free climbing after

Social: Student Social every Wednesday 19:00-20:00

“Intro to Bouldering 60 minute group session to learn the basics of bouldering. Includes 2 weeks of FREE CLIMBING after the session! £36” — from the gym’s page

“Student Social Every Wednesday | 19:00-20:00 | Fulham” — from the gym’s page ↗

Climbing District Building One

Beginners: Introduction Lesson: 60-minute group bouldering session with an instructor for new climbers

“Join our 60-minute group session led by one of our experienced instructors and take your first steps into the exciting world of bouldering.” — source ↗

Climbing District London Fields

Beginners: Introduction Lesson: 60-minute group bouldering session with an instructor for new climbers

“Join our 60-minute group session led by one of our experienced instructors and take your first steps into the exciting world of bouldering.” — source ↗

Climbing District Tottenham Hale

Beginners: Introduction Lesson: 60-minute group bouldering session with an instructor for new climbers

“Join our 60-minute group session led by one of our experienced instructors and take your first steps into the exciting world of bouldering.” — source ↗