25 gyms and 4 upcoming events across London & South East (South)
Annual Halloween UV Party at Substation Brixton — glow-in-the-dark climbs, Halloween-themed challenges, a live DJ, pizza & drink specials, and the swinging kegs are back. Prizes for best dressed (bonus points if it glows under UV). This event is for people 14 and over; 14-17 year olds must be supervised by an adult or have completed a 14-17 assessment. Early Bird: £5 Members, £18 Guest.
Halloween Members Only Lock-in at Parthian Southampton, 7-10pm, including their annual costume competition.
The BMC Youth Climbing Series is a climbing competition for young people. The series is extremely popular and attracts hundreds of young climbers nationwide.
Round 5 and the classic finale of the BLOKFEST 2026/27 season at Parthian Climbing Southampton, which has delivered huge crowds, huge energy and huge finals for three seasons running. Epic route setting, live DJs, giveaways and the full BLOKFEST finals show. Tickets on sale October.
Climbing and bouldering centre in Guildford (joined the Spider group in 2022) with a large training area and coaching for all abilities. Part of the Spider Climbing group.
Popular bouldering gym in Portslade with a cafe spray wall Moon board and training area
Community-focused not-for-profit bouldering gym in Southampton with fitness classes, kids' parties and coaching.
Climbing wall at Hampshire County Council's Calshot Activities Centre on Calshot Spit.
Located in the South East, an hour outside London in the heart of Kent, Chimera is full of friendly knowledgeable staff who all climb locally on the sandstone rocks and are always happy to give you some helpful advice.
Dedicated bouldering-only centre on the Medway waterfront, part of the Chimera Climbing group.
Located in the South East, an hour outside London in the heart of Kent, Chimera is full of friendly knowledgeable staff who all climb locally on the sandstone rocks and are always happy to give you some helpful advice.
Bouldering gym set in railway arches in Bermondsey with a dedicated gym area and strong community feel
Bouldering centre in Croydon operated by the same group behind Harrowall, Bethwall Green and the Aldgate/Euston/White City/VauxWall venues.
Hundreds of boulders and loads more rope routes, all regularly reset. With a coaching team made up of some of the UK’s best, The Font is built for progression - whether you’re brand new to climbing or chasing Olympic dreams.
Independent, community oriented gym with bouldering, top rope and auto belays
Roped climbing centre in Withdean with auto belays bouldering and a welcoming atmosphere
Our Southampton centre opened its doors to local climbers in April 2021, offering a huge variety of rope routes and over 150 boulder problems to climbers of all abilities. We offer Intro Courses for kids and adults, Beginners and Coaching sessions for 16+ and, for those kids who want to progress and potentially compete, we run our NICAS course throughout term time.
Whether you are an experienced climber, or completely new to the sport, our climbing wall at Ravelin Sports Centre has everything a climber could need. As well as being open to University of Portsmouth students and staff, we are also open to the local community. Our climbing instructors will always be present during your sessions to ensure the safety of all climbers.
Dedicated bouldering centre on the Solent (opened Nov 2015) with a large training area, on-site café and kids' castle. Part of the Spider Climbing group.
1,000m²+ bouldering gym in The Mall, Bromley with ever-changing routes, training areas, coworking space and a café.
Spacious bouldering and fitness complex in Brixton with yoga studio cafe and pool tables
University of Surrey's climbing facility with 24 roped lines up to 12m plus around 150 bouldering problems, distinct from Blue Spider Climbing elsewhere in Guildford.
Billed as Kent's largest indoor climbing/bouldering centre, with a 30m competition wall plus cave, arch and standalone boulders.
Friendly community climbing gym near Eastbourne with roped and bouldering walls
Not-for-profit climbing centre in Woolwich/Charlton billed as South London's largest, with over 300 boulder problems plus top-rope, lead and auto-belay lines.
Bouldering gym in a converted school with unique pit feature and spacious climbing areas
Bouldering gym under the railway arches in South Lambeth with a huge variety of wall angles and caves
Full-scale roped climbing and bouldering centre in Surbiton (opened Aug 2012), with on-site café and coaching for all abilities. Part of the Spider Climbing group.
Dedicated bouldering centre at the Oaks Sports Centre, Carshalton (London Borough of Sutton), with a large training area, on-site café and coaching for all abilities. Part of the Spider Climbing group.