Clip ‘N Climb at York Leisure Centre

Our Clip ‘N Climb Arena provides a range of colourful climbing walls, providing fun and adventure for both child and adult climbers alike. These exciting state-of-the-art climbing wall systems allow you to have the best experience in a safe, supervised environment, suitable for those aged 4 and up.
Bring the kids, bring the parents, bring your trainers, bring it on.
Our York clip and climb sessions include a quick induction so you’re ready to scale the heights. Each 7.5m climbing panel is also equipped with auto belay – an automatic safety feature – to take up the slack as you climb then lower you gently and securely to the floor.
Clip ‘N Climb Session Times At York Leisure Centre
Sessions include a 10 minute safety briefing and kitting up, and 50 minutes of climbing.
Term Time: Fridays, Saturday's and Sundays.
School Holidays: Sessions will run everyday at select times.
Prices & Bookings
Adult: £13.75
Junior 8 years up to 16: £12.40
Junior 4 years up to 8 (Adult Supervision Required): £11.25
Leap of Faith (Each): £2.50 - you must be 1.2m tall to take the Leap of Faith (available Saturday and Sundays only buy on the day)
Please book on the Better UK app or via our website.
SEN Climbing Session
Come and join us every Friday from 3.40pm–4.40pm to take part in our SEN only climbing session. This climbing session operates at a reduced capacity to ensure a comfortable environment for all climbers taking part. Our instructors are trained to help the climbers develop their skills, and will be on hand through-out this session to offer advice that will help the participants climb that little bit higher each time!
Bookings can be made via our website or the ‘Better UK’ app. If you have any questions regarding this session, please don’t hesitate to email us below
Health and Safety rules
To keep safe on the climbing walls please follow these simple health and safety rules:
- Wear suitable clothing; dresses and skirts are not recommended
- Hooded tops are not allowed when climbing
- Trainers or similar shoes should be worn
- Hair should be tied back, and jewellery removed
- 4-year-old children are permitted to climb on a general climbing session however, they MUST be accompanied by a non-climbing adult.
- The maximum weight limit of participants is 22stone / 150kgs.
- All participants must dress appropriately for the activity which includes the removal of all jewelry, long hair to be tied back and closed toe footwear. We advise no cropped tops, short shorts, tops with hoods or dresses and appropriate trainers and no climbing shoes.
- 4-8 year olds need 1 supervising adult to every 2 children aged 4-8 years – this adult doesn’t have to pay but they have to be actively supervising in the activity area.
- 8 years up to 16 years – no adult supervision required after the children are briefed and shown the briefing video.
- Any physical activity carries an inherent risk of bumps, bruises and minor injury. By participating or allowing the children in your care to participate you acknowledge and accept this risk.
- Adults are allowed into the Arena to help participants, they will be issued a high vis jacket by staff.
Clip ‘N Climb Birthday Parties
Did you know you can also book a birthday party at our York Clip ‘n Climb location? We offer two birthday party packages for you to choose from:
Gold Package
Exclusive 1 hour Arena Hire for up to 20 participant’s including party room afterwards for 45 minutes
Saturday and Sundays 12:00 – 13:00, 14:10 - 15:10, 15:15 - 16:15: £200.00
Fridays 16:45 - 17:45: £200.00
Additional Extras
-Leap of faith open throughout the hour: £25
- Party Food
Adult to child ratio
Children between 4-7 years must be accompanied by an adult, at a ratio of one adult to two 4-7 year olds.
What to wear?
Please wear suitable clothing; dresses and skirts are not recommended. Hooded tops are not allowed when climbing. Trainers or similar should be worn and long hair tied back. No loose jewellery.
Silver Package
Shared session (not exclusive) 1 hour session for up to 12 participants including party room afterwards for 45minutes
Saturdays and Sunday 9:15 – 10:15 £130
Additional Extras
-Leap of faith open throughout the hour: £25
-Party Food
Adult to child ratio
Children between 4-7 years must be accompanied by an adult, at a ratio of one adult to two 4-7 year olds.
What to wear?
Please wear suitable clothing; dresses and skirts are not recommended. Hooded tops are not allowed when climbing. Trainers or similar should be worn and long hair tied back. No loose jewellery.
If you would like to bring your own Birthday Cake, we can supply a knife for you to use along with cutlery. Candles are allowed; please do not use sparklers as this will set off our fire alarm.
Payment for the party is taken at time of booking.
[please note: party food must be provided by our on-site cafe].
[please note: any payments made towards a birthday party package cannot be refunded unless more than 21 days notice is given].
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