Classes, Workshops, and Private Sessions

Classes

Sport Lancaster encourages new and experienced climbers to attend suitable workshops and classes to refresh their knowledge, skills, and abilities on the Climbing Wall. Each session is led by a qualified member of the climbing team at the facility, to help participants engage and make the most of their learning experiences.

Download the Climbing Class Timetable below. Please note, class times may vary. Booking in advance is advised.

Climbing Class Timetable

Tab Content: Try A Climb

Experience all aspects of the climbing facility to get a feel of the sport. This class is suitable for anybody considering the Beginners Class.

  • £5 for a 45-minute session
  • Spend plenty of time climbing
  • Equipment included

Please arrive at your session 5 minutes early wearing suitable sportswear to climb. The instructor reserves the right to terminate the session due to late arrivals and, in this case, sessions are non-refundable.

Tab Content: Beginners Class

Learn the essential skills of rope climbing and bouldering, and gain the knowledge required to pass your Climbing Wall Competency Assessment before climbing unsupervised at Sport Lancaster.

  • £15 for a 1.5-hour session
  • No experience needed
  • Learn belaying, knot tying, and lowering with one of our instructors
  • Equipment included
  • Minimum sessions to become a registered climber at Sport Lancaster: 3
  • 14+ years

Please arrive at your session 5 minutes early wearing suitable sportswear to climb. The instructor reserves the right to terminate the session due to late arrivals and, in this case, sessions are non-refundable.

Tab Content: Refresher Class

Suitable for climbers with previous experience of belaying and tying knots, with a need to refresh their knowledge. To take part in a Refresher Class, please book onto a Beginner Class and inform the instructor you need a Refresher.

  • £15 for a 1.5-hour session
  • Equipment included
  • 14+ years

Please arrive at your session 5 minutes early wearing suitable sportswear to climb. The instructor reserves the right to terminate the session due to late arrivals and, in this case, sessions are non-refundable.

Tab Content: Improvers Class

Focusing on the progression of top rope and bouldering abilities by improving climbing techniques and developing confidence on the wall.

  • £10 for a 1-hour session
  • Enhances skill and technique
  • Sessions are tailored to individual needs
  • Equipment included
  • 18+ years

Please arrive at your session 5 minutes early wearing suitable sportswear to climb. The instructor reserves the right to terminate the session due to late arrivals and, in this case, sessions are non-refundable.

Tab Content: Learn to Lead

For climbers who want to take the next step and are fully competent in top roping at least 6a routes.

  • £15 for a 1.5-hour session
  • Learn lead belaying, clipping, and body positioning
  • Equipment included
  • 14+ years

Please arrive at your session 5 minutes early wearing suitable sportswear to climb. The instructor reserves the right to terminate the session due to late arrivals and, in this case, sessions are non-refundable.

Workshops

Newly introduced for 2024, these Climbing Workshops are designed to help climbers level up in specific focus areas, build confidence in their abilities, and learn technical fundamentals to implement into their own climbing sessions.

  • Free with a Gold Membership, or
  • £12.50 Pay As You Play, including Climbing Wall access following the Workshop
  • 45-minute Workshops
  • Equipment included
  • 14+ years

Each Workshop will involve a warm up, followed by a tailored session on your chosen topic. Climbers are welcome to stay on the Climbing Wall after each Workshop is complete to implement new techniques and skills learnt.

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Private Sessions

Private sessions are available at the prices set below. This gives you exclusive access to the climbing wall and allows unsupervised access to registered climbers.

Group Size1 Hour1.5 hours2 hours
1 to 2 £30.00 £40.00 £55.00
3 to 4 £40.00 £50.00 £65.00
5 to 9 £70.00 £85.00 £100.00
10 to 18 £125.00 £140.00 £155.00

Booking

Existing Sport Lancaster Members can book using the online portal. If you are new to Sport Lancaster, climbing sessions can be booked on a Pay As You Play basis. All unsupervised users of the Climbing Wall must have successfully completed a Competency Assessment.