Bowes Park Climbing
Trinity at Bowes Centre Plus (TaB), London N22 8RA
When you book, please add names, head count and ages.
Minis & Junior Club
£10pp
Games and exercises for children to learn the basics, and develop their knowledge and skills for top-rope climbing.
Two 1.5-hour sessions on a Thursday – see calendar
Minis (age 4-6) runs from 4-5:30pm; and Juniors (age 7+) runs 5:30-7pm. A later session can be added.
Harness and belay device provided.
Tight trainers and comfortable clothing are fine – no skirts/dresses, open shoes or bare feet.
Under 10s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Children can't be left alone, so an extra adult helps comply with TaB safeguarding policy, and minimises disruption in the event of toilet breaks.
Taster session
£10pp/hr
A 1-hour+ introduction to roped climbing under close supervision.
A great way for individuals, friends and families to get a feel for the sport.
The 'bell-ringing' technique enables participants to explore the fundamentals of safety and gain physical experience of climbing at height, belaying and lowering.
Mainly on Thursdays.
Options on Friday and Saturday depend on wall access and instructor availability.
Participants work in pairs and threes*
*Minimum of 2 participants required (so bring a buddy if you can).
Indie Climb
£5pp
Experienced climbers can use the wall for top-rope and lead climbing alongside lessons, or book to climb at other times - see calendar.
Registration and 15-minute assessment required - Thursdays 3:30pm or 7pm.
Use the WhatsApp group to get a belay buddy
Book for exclusive use from £30
Opportunities to volunteer
Register as both Novice and Competent Climber, to climb with other members, and supervise up to two Novices*. Competent Climber is an extension to Novice Adult registration.
*Supervisors are responsible for climber's PPE, safety, and the safety of other gym users.
Refresher
£20pp
Review key principles, safety and techniques for people returning to climbing after a break.
Ensure safe independent climbing.
Gain confidence to supervise Adult and Junior Novice climbers.
*Minimum of 2 people required
Top-Rope Skills
£50pp
Learn key principles of safe top rope climbing, to climb without supervision, and supervise up to two Novice climbers.
Five hours (or two 3-hour sessions) provide in-depth training. Best for ages 15+.
Effective warm up
Fitting a harness correctly
Tying in with a rethreaded figure-8 knot
Safe use of belay devices
Climbing communication
Principles of movement and footwork
Equipment safety
Catching a fall
*A minimum of 2 people need to attend
Parties & youth groups
£60+
Fun warm-ups, traverse games and roped climbing in pairs and threes.
By the hour*
Three or four climbs per person, per hour.
Can be tailored for groups age 5 and up.
Groups of 2–16
*Hall hire separate
Corporate
£30pp
Great for team building and work socials.
Games and challenges to improve communication and encourage collaboration.
Sessions from 1–2 hours
Groups of 2–16 at a time
Friendly competitions
Catering options
Sponsorship opportunities