Climbing wall

Bouldering wall

Open daily from 07:30 to 21:30.

Enjoy solo training or group bouldering sessions any time during these hours. 

You will need an induction before you can go bouldering.

Climbing shoes must be worn.

Auto-belay sessions

Supervised sessions are available:

• Monday: 12:30 to 19:30
• Wednesday: 16:30 to 19:30
• Thursday: 16:30 to 19:30
• Friday: 14:30 to 16:30 
• Saturday: 10:30 to 17:30
• Sunday: 09:30 to 14:30

You will need an induction before additional climbing.

Climbing shoes must be worn.

Book a session

You must complete an Acknowledgement of risk form before each climbing session.

You can book a session:

• using our UoS Sport app for Apple or Android 

Only the person who made the booking can cancel it. If you do not cancel your activity within 4 hours of the start time you will pay a non-attendance fee at the Pay as you go rate.

Pay as you go customers, who cancel their booking at least 4 hours in advance, will get a credit for fees paid.  

Cancel your booking online

You can also:

• cancel by email: southamptonsport@southampton.ac.uk
• cancel by phone: +44 (0)23 8059 2119
• cancel in person at Jubilee Sports Centre

General Rules

After Induction

• Once your induction is complete, register online with our booking system.
• Our staff are available to assist throughout your visit. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

1. General Safety

• Footwear: All participants (boulderers and climbers) must wear climbing shoes—no bare feet, open-toed sandals, or trainers are allowed.
• Matting Area: Stay on the black matting and keep the area clear of unused items. Use the lockers in the changing rooms for your belongings.
• Personal Responsibility: Always exercise care, common sense, and self-preservation.
• Reporting Issues: Inform a staff member immediately if you notice problems with the wall, equipment, or other climbers’ behavior.
• Avoid Distractions: Do not distract people while they are climbing.
• Safety Zone: Stand well back from the climbing wall. Never stand directly beneath someone who is climbing.

2. Bouldering

• Climb only within your capabilities and descend by climbing—do not jump off the bouldering wall. Note that matting does not eliminate the risk of injury.
• Never climb directly above or below another climber.
• Do not climb onto, or sit on top of, the bouldering wall or any building structures.
• Do not wear harnesses while using the bouldering wall.

3. Auto Belay

• Use auto-belays only for routes directly below the device; do not use them on adjacent routes.
• Always attach yourself to the sling using a safety harness.
• If the device retracts fully without a climber attached, do not attempt to retrieve it. Notify a staff member immediately for assistance.
• Ensure all climbers are wearing harnesses and are properly connected to the line.
• Perform all pre-climb safety checks before starting on a new line.

4. Junior Climbers

• Age Restriction: Children must be 7 years or older to climb.
• Induction: A parent/guardian must attend the induction with the child and complete the Under 18’s Climbing Waiver and Acknowledgment of Risk form.
• Supervision: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Pre-Climb Checks: It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to perform pre-climb checks for their child.
•  Ratio: One adult may supervise only one child at a time.