Last updated:
23rd September 2024
Book and Play Indoor Climbing
Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 5pm / One hour sessions / Min age 4+
Update 23rd September 2024
Indoor climbing is closed until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The SEN Climbing session this Thursday will proceed as scheduled, focusing on roped climbing.
Dinton Activity Centre Indoor wall
Experience the thrill of climbing up to 7 meters high on our unique indoor wall at Dinton Activity Centre. Designed with vibrant, hand-painted murals that capture the beauty of the country park's lakes and woodlands, our wall offers a unique climbing adventure. As you ascend, you'll encounter various scenes of Dinton's flora and fauna, from climbing the triffid emerging from the lake to greeting the owl perched at the top of a tree. This climbing experience combines environmental exploration with the physical adrenaline rush of scaling new heights.
Perfect for Beginners and Intermediates
Whether you're new to climbing or have some experience, our wall caters to all skill levels. No previous experience is necessary, making it an ideal activity for everyone.
With 11 automatic belays, our climbing wall features fun holds and wildlife murals that create an exciting, clip-and-go heaven of exploration. Each session accommodates only 10 climbers, ensuring plenty of space, minimal waiting, and maximum climbing time!
Supervision Requirements
- Children under the age of 14 must be directly supervised within the climbing facility.
- Maximum supervision ratio: One adult per two children.
SEN Climbing (Special Educational Needs)
SEN and Autism Family friendly - Indoor Climbing Sessions - 1 hour sessions
Inclusive Climbing Sessions for All Abilities
Our comfortably paced, 1-hour SEN Climbing sessions are designed for individuals with additional needs. While we strive to be inclusive, we currently cannot accommodate fully wheelchair-bound climbers (though we are working on this for future sessions). Some mobility is necessary to participate.
Session Details:
- Limited to 5 participants for a more personalised experience.
- Parents or carers must be present.
- No background music to ensure a calm environment.
Dinton Fun Climbing Guidelines
What to Wear:
- Comfortable clothing and trainers are recommended.
- Open-toed shoes, sandals, high-heeled shoes, and bare feet are not permitted in the climbing area.
For more information on our Adult and Children Parties, please visit our Activity Parties page.
FAQ's
- Each session is one hour long, with 15 mins for check in, kitting up and safety briefing and 40 minutes of physical climbing and 5 mins of de-kitting.
- We welcome everyone from the age of 4+ on our family sessions but suggest that the maximum enjoyment would be had from age 8 upwards.
- All children under the age of 14 must be directly supervised within the climbing facility. The maximum ratio for supervision is one adult per two children. 14- to 16-year-olds can climb without direct supervision if the parent remains within the activity centre building.
- Over 16 year olds can climb without guardianship.
- Supervising adults can enter for free, but they will not be harnessed or can climb.
- Paying adults are welcome to join in with the climbing, if there is a supervising adult who remains on the ground whilst the other is climbing.
- No previous climbing experience is required
- All equipment is provided along with a full safety briefing prior to your session. Please allow up to 15 minutes for the check in process, equipment to be fitted and your safety briefing delivered, before you can start climbing.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Open toed shoes or high-heeled shoes are not permitted in the climbing area.
- Long hair must be tied back and all loose jewellery, hats must be removed, hoods can be tucked in, prior to climbing, for safety reasons.
- All items in the pockets of any person climbing must be removed.
- Lockers are available in the adult changing rooms and require a padlock. You can use your own or purchase one from reception to keep.
- All non-climbers will be asked to stay clear of the climbing wall and not enter the matted area.
- Food and sticky drinks are not permitted in the climbing hall, however you are welcome to enjoy the café or spectator terrace upstairs before or after your session (or during, if you are not a supervising adult).