The 12 metre high wall at Hertfordshire Sports Village provides a challenging climbing surface for all grades of climbers from beginners to advanced and boasts the following:

  • Unlimited access to competent climbers
  • Impressive 12 metre high wall
  • Perfect for beginners to advanced climbers
  • Dramatic overhang, vertical and slab surfaces
  • Free Competency Assessment
  • Suitable for ages 8+

Do you want to climb unsupervised?

A Competency Assessment is required for all climbers who want to climb unsupervised. Book yours with us now.

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Casual Climbing Prices

Adult Members (90 mins)

Off-Peak Peak
£6.25 £7.25

Adult Non-Members

Off-Peak Peak
£7.50 £8.50

Junior Members (90 mins)

Off-Peak Peak
£5.50 £6.50

Junior Non-Members

Off-Peak Peak
£6.50 £7.50

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – NICAS Climb Courses

Winter/Spring Term 2024 – Thursday 4 January – Thursday 28 March 2024
Spring/Summer Term 2024 – Friday 12 April – Monday 22 July 2024
Autumn/Winter Term 2024 – Monday 2 September – Friday 22 December 2024
Winter/Spring Term 2025 – Starts Saturday 4 January 2025

Bank Holidays – there will be no lessons on Bank Holidays. Lessons will be extended for the summer term until Monday 22 July which compensates for not having a lesson on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May. A credit will be applied for Bank Holiday Monday 27th May.

Please be aware our NICAS programme continues throughout the October, February and May school half-term breaks. As detailed above, our programme breaks for the Christmas/New Year, Easter and Summer school holiday periods.

Wall Opening Times

Monday: 07:00 - 20:30 (HertSquad Climbing only: 20:30 - 22:00)
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 13:00 & 17:00 - 22:00 (HertSquad Climbing only: 13:00 - 17:00)
Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 21:00

Taster Session

Taster Session

Never climbed before but want to have a go? Get started with a one hour taster session. These sessions are aimed at complete novices as an experience/trial session. An instructor is on hand to help you with the basics and all equipment is provided. Minimum age of 8 years, and under 10 year olds need to be accompanied by a full paying adult.

Age Group

Minimum age of 8 years (max group size of 6)

Duration

60 minutes

When

Saturdays between 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00 and 12:00-13:00

Price

£15 per person
(1 free session per person, per year. For selected full membership types)

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Competency Assessment

Competency Assessment

To ensure the safety of all of our climbers, everyone must complete a Competency Assessment before climbing unsupervised.

A Competency Assessment tests your ability to safely put on a harness, tie in and belay (no teaching is involved). We will also check that you know how to use the bouldering area safely.

Climbing Competency Assessments need to be pre-booked – make sure you book yours now!

Age Group

18+ years

Price

FREE

Selected evening slots available.

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Adult Climbing Courses

Adult Learn to Climb Courses

Our Learn to Climb courses and inductions are designed as ‘zero to hero’ for brand new climbers to pass a Climbing Competency Test and practice techniques in a safe environment.

Age Group

18+ years

14-17 years allowed if climbing with a parent

Duration

3 x 120 minute sessions

When

First three Thursday evenings of each month from 18:30-20:30

Price

£75 per person

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NICAS Kids Learn to Climb

NICAS Kids Learn to Climb
(National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme)

We are an official NICAS training centre with 5 progressive climbing levels for children and young adults aged between 10 to 17. Our programme aligns with the NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme) Framework with awards for beginners to expert climbers. Our NICAS Learn to Climb levels run from 1-5.

Find out more about the NICAS Award Scheme

Age Group

10-17 years

Duration

Continuous 90 minute sessions every week

*See Dates for your Diary for holiday breaks in the programme.

When

Mondays: 17:00-18:30 or 18:30-20:00

Tuesdays: 17:00-18:30 or 18:30-20:00

Wednesdays: 17:00-18:30

Thursdays: 16:30-18:00 or 18:00-19:30

Fridays: 17:00-18:30 or 18:30-20:00

Saturdays: 9.30-11:00, 11:00-12:30 and 13:00-14:30

Price

£57.50 per month Direct Debit over 11 months. No Direct Debits taken in August.
*Includes registration onto the scheme, logbook and certificates when each attainment level is met.

Book your child's place on a Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 course:

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One-to-One Climbing

One-to-Ones

Our One-to-Ones are tailored for individual coaching and instruction.

Age Group

8+ years

Duration

60 minutes

When

By appointment only.

Price

£35.00 Members
£35.00 plus entry Non-Members

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Womens Wednesday Climbing

Women's Wednesday

Brand new informal climbing sessions for women of all ages and abilities. Sessions are coached by a female instructor and are aimed at women who want to learn how to climb, train, laugh, talk, challenge and develop themselves in a relaxed and supportive environment. A great opportunity for more women to become involved in climbing!

Age Group

18+ years for competent climbers. Under 18's must be accompanied by a competent adult

Duration

2 and a half hours

When

First Wednesday evening of each month from 19:00-21:30

Price

See our member and non-member casual climb prices. Pre-book your session below.

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Indoor Climbing Assistant Course

Indoor Climbing Assistant Course

This Indoor Climbing Assistant Course is awarded by Mountain Training and is designed to allow holder's to assist Climbing Instructors on the wall. This in turn allows for larger group sizes on climbing walls to be catered for and is the first step in the Mountain Training Qualification process. This one day course is designed for people who want to support qualified instructors with climbing sessions on artificial structures. The course could benefit parents, youth workers, young leaders or teachers with the focus on assisting with core tasks within a session. Find out more on the Mountain Training website.

Age Group

16+ years

Duration

8 hours (usually completed in 1 day but can be split into 2 x 4 hour sessions)

When

Contact us below for available dates. Appointment only.

Price

£65

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