Clip n Climb Cambridge: 20+ climbing challenges for families

Twenty climbing challenges that twist, turn, light and excite

Clip n Climb Cambridge is an indoor climbing activity with over 20 unique challenges on a single arena, suitable for climbers aged 4 and up. Your 90-minute session includes a 30-minute safety briefing, 55 minutes of climbing time, and all equipment. The challenges range from beginner-friendly to advanced, so new and experienced climbers stay engaged throughout. Available weekends, school holidays and INSET days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Climbing challenges at Clip n Climb Cambridge

• Attend 30-minute safety briefing
• Climb various challenges for 55 minutes
• Remove harness and end session

The experience

Clip n Climb Cambridge combines climbing centre and theme park in one space. You start with a 30-minute safety induction that covers everything you need, then move onto the arena for 55 minutes of climbing. The friendly climbing team is there to help you clip on and off the walls as you work through the challenges. The whole session wraps up in 90 minutes, with 5 minutes at the end to remove your harness.

The challenges themselves are the draw: Jungle Gym for commando-style climbing, Skyscraper to reach new heights, Speed Climbing to test your pace, Checkerplate to light up the board, Face to Face to race a friend up side by side, and more than a dozen others. Each one is designed to keep both little ones and experienced climbers engaged, so a family with mixed abilities finds something at their level. If you want the extra rush, you can add tokens for the Extreme Challenges (Stairway to Heaven and Vertical Drop Slide), at £3 per token.

The activity is open weekends, school holidays and INSET days. Children can start from age 4. All the equipment you need is provided, and the space is designed to be as inclusive and accessible as possible, with wheelchair access and public transport nearby.

What’s included

• 90-minute climbing session with 30-minute safety briefing and 55 minutes on the arena.
• access to over 20 climbing challenges.
• all climbing equipment and harnesses.
• support from the climbing team to help you clip on and off.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and Sunday15 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Clip 'n Climb Cambridge

Is this one for you?You climb the challenges yourself with the team's support, so it suits families and friends who want hands-on action rather than watching a demonstration. The fixed 90-minute slot keeps the session tight and focused, ideal if you're fitting climbing into a day with other plans in Cambridge.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the 90-minute session at Clip n Climb Cambridge?

The session includes a 30-minute safety briefing, 55 minutes of climbing time on the arena, all climbing equipment and harnesses, and support from the climbing team to help you clip on and off the walls.

Can I add extra challenges to my ticket?

Yes, the Extreme Challenges (Stairway to Heaven and Vertical Drop Slide) can be added for £3 per token at checkout, giving you access to the most intense climbs on the arena.

When is the Weekend and Holiday Climb ticket available?

The Weekend and Holiday Climb ticket runs on Saturdays and Sundays, during school holidays, and on INSET days when schools are closed.

Do I need to bring my own climbing gear?

No, all equipment is provided, including harnesses and safety gear. You just need to arrive ready to climb and let the team know if you have any specific needs.