Climbing wall

Bouldering wall

Open daily from 7:30am to 9:30pm.

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. Bring your own or rent for £3 (free for induction).

Auto-belay sessions

Supervised sessions are available:

• Monday: 4:30pm to 8:30pm
• Wednesday: 4:30pm to 8:30pm
• Thursday: 4:30pm to 8:30pm
• Friday: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
• Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm

You will need an induction before additional climbing.

Climbing shoes and harness must be worn. Bring your own or rent for £3 each (free for induction).

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.