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BlocHaus Climbing

📍 Openshaw, North West

★4.9(260 Google reviews)💰£6-£12👶6+

Indoor bouldering with top-out walls, weekly route resets, dedicated Youth Climbing Club for ages 6–17, daily beginner inductions, a cafe and licensed bar, and free parking. Dog-friendly. Ages 6+.

✓ Youth Climbing Club 6–17✓ Daily beginner inductions✓ Top-out bouldering✓ Free parking✓ Dog friendly✓ Drop-off supported

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 6+ seeking structured progression from their very first climbing session. The Youth Climbing Club offers proper coaching across skill levels. Parents can wait in the cafe or drop off and leave — both work. The beginner induction makes a cold first visit straightforward.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Youth Climbing Club runs structured sessions for ages 6–17 — contact BlocHaus for current schedule
⏰Daily beginner inductions available — book one for a first visit
🎟️Free parking outside; also accessible by 219 bus
🚗Parents can stay in the cafe or drop off — both options supported by staff

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.9
★★★★★

260 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Dale A-Brown

a year ago

★★★★★

“Absolutely thrilled with our first visit today! My wife, a complete novice to climbing, found the onboarding session spot-on (I did too) our instructor Robin, was incredibly kind, attentive, patient and an excellent teacher. The variety of climbing walls and skill levels is impressive—there's something for everyone! We were so impressed that we signed up as soon as we got home! Looking forward to coming here every day to get into the best shape! The venue is clean, spacious, and the staff are genuinely friendly. Unlike typical gyms, this place welcomes you no matter your fitness level, and there's zero judgment from anyone. The fellow climbers were all very polite too. We both wholeheartedly recommend this place—1000%!”

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Victoria Moss

3 years ago

★★★★★

“My 10 year old daughter has recently done the kids session on a Saturday morning (10am) and last weekend moved onto the level 1 kids class (12pm) for 4 weeks. £10 per session and you get 90 minutes which i think is really good. Theres a cafe that parents can wait in but you don't have to stay, the prices are very good in the cafe (£1 for tea). There is also free parking outside but easily accessible via the 219 bus also. The center is very clean and all the staff have been friendly and good with the kids. My Daughter really likes the classes and i can see her using this center for a long time!”

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Harry Howitt

a year ago

★★★★★

“Lots of great climbs of all levels with lots of easy ones for beginners. Top out boulders are great fun and a welcomed change from most gyms. Really friendly staff. Clean toilets and changing rooms.”

💬 What parents mention

Welcoming atmosphere for beginnersPatient skilled instructorsClean facilities and parkingTop-out bouldering variety

Overview

BlocHaus Climbing in Openshaw features bouldering walls with top-out routes, weekly resets, and a dedicated warm-up gym area. Youth Climbing Club runs structured sessions for ages 6–17. Daily inductions walk new climbers through safety and technique. Facilities include a cafe, licensed bar, changing rooms, showers, and ample free parking. Accessible by 219 bus. Dog-friendly.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:30 – 22:00
Tuesday06:30 – 22:00
Wednesday06:30 – 22:00
Thursday06:30 – 22:00
Friday06:30 – 22:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

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