15 adrenaline-filled days out for kids who love climbing
If your kids love to climb, we've got some of the best places for them to get their adrenaline fix - from rock climbing to ice climbing - across the UK.
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Northern England and Yorkshire
1 Rock Over Climbing Adventure Zone, Manchester
When: all year round
Rock Over Climbing introduces climbing at a very early age with their Cheeky Monkeys sessions for children aged 2 and above.
Enter the Adventure Zone where young adventurers will pull on a climbing harness, CLIP into an auto-belay, GO and CLIMB. Adventure leaders are on hand to help guide you through the adventure climbing zone with its crazy climbing challenges.
2 Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
When: all year round
The gritstone rock formations at Brimham in Harrogate provide a great variety of weird and wonderful shapes.
Have fun exploring and climbing over rocks before finding a spot to picnic.
3 Vertigo Adventure Climbing, High Friars, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
When: all year round
Vertigo is a fun packed, exhilarating experience at Eldon Leisure in Newcastle.
Featuring 19 climbing towers with different difficulty levels, it's suitable for kids aged four and above.
4 William's Den, Brough, East Riding, Yorkshire
When: all year round
This new 'indoor meets outdoor’ adventure attraction opened it's doors in Spring 2017 and has fast become a favourite with families.
William's Den in Castle Farm has loads of fun climbing structures, nets, treehouse, bridges and zip wires for kids to enjoy.
Southern England
5 Head 4 Heights, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
When: all year round
If you're looking for an exhilarating range of climbing, jumping and swinging activities, visit Head 4 Heights in Cirencester, South Gloucestershire.
Suitable for children aged five and above, you can try the Monkey, Banana or Jungle packages ideal for kids who are just learning to climb and those who are more confident.
6 White Spider Climbing, Surbiton, Surrey
When: all year round
With tons of different walls to climb - including a castle themed wall for younger kids - White Spider Climbing in Surbiton has something to suit everyone's climbing abilities.
7 The Great Big Tree Climbing at Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
When: 15 October 2017
If your kids love climbing trees, head out to The Great Big Tree Climbing at Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames.
During the day, dedicated staff will teach you how to enter a tree's canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times.
If you're feeling brave, take a branch walk before being lowered back down.
8 Tree Climbing at Cliveden National Trust, Maidenhead, Berkshire
When: 25 October 2017
Your kids will love the adventurous tree climbing event in the woodlands at Cliveden National Trust, Maidenhead.
Suitable for children aged six to 16, it promises to be a brilliant day out for kids who love climbing.
Scotland
9 The Ice Factor, Kinlochleven, Highlands
When: all year round
Why not try a different climbing experience at The Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, Highlands.
Boasting the world's biggest indoor ice wall, this is the place for experienced climbers as well as those who just want to experience an exhilarating day out.
Wales
10 The Summit Centre, Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil
When: all year round
With climbing walls for children and for adults, the whole family can get involved in the adrenaline-filled sport at The Summit Centre in Trelewis.
They have one of the largest indoor climbing walls in Europe, so challenge yourself to reach the top.
Northern Ireland
11 BoulderWorld Belfast Climbing Centre, Boucher Business Centre, Belfast
When: all year round
Kids who love to climb will have a fabulous time at the BoulderWorld Belfast Climbing Centre.
From climbing for little ones to more advanced climbers, everyone will have fun getting active.
12 Clip 'n Climb, Dundonald, Belfast
When: all year round
Have tons of fun at the adrenaline-fuelled Clip 'n Climb in Dundonald, Belfast.
Test your determination on the Jungle Vines, reach new heights on the Skyscraper, take the Speed Climbing challenge or light up the board on the Checkerplate.
Eastern England
13 Top Events Outdoor Activity Zone, Westmill Farm, East Hertfordshire
When: all year round
Top Events Outdoor Activity Zone at Westmill Farm provides fun and challenging activities for all abilities.
Suitable for children aged six and above, it includes the huge Aerial Adventure high and low ropes course and the Mobile Climbing Wall.
Midlands
14 Creation Indoor Climbing Centre, Moseley, West Midlands
When: all year round
One of the biggest climbing centres in the UK, Creation Indoor Climbing Centre in Moseley has over 150 routes.
These range from easy to super tough and are on vertical and overhanging walls.
15 Conkers, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
When: all year round
With it's unique mix of indoor and outdoor adventure experience, Conkers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a great place for children of all ages to keep active.
Try out the challenging eighteen-stage activity trail or climb to the top of the viewing tower to see for miles.
