Durham Climbing Centre/ bouldering class

This event aimed at older children or more experienced climbers

Bouldering is a style of climbing done close to the ground without the use of ropes and harnesses, and with crash matting for protection. This popular branch of rock climbing practices climbing moves and problem solving skills to move up the wall.  Bouldering is an Olympic Sport! All three disciplines of rock climbing will feature at the 2020 Olympics: Bouldering, Lead Climbing and Speed Climbing.

Bouldering is a fun and social sport to increase physical fitness and flexibility. Bouldering is a fantastic alternative to the gym - in just 60 minutes you can burn up to 600 calories! 

Benefits of bouldering for children 

Children have a natural instinct to climb from a young age as they develop their balance, flexibility and co-ordination. Climbing is a fun way for children to increase their physical fitness and burn off excess energy.

There are many more benefits including -

• Provides a full body workout
• Build lean muscle and core strength
• Improves physical fitness
• Improves cardio vascular health
• Improves muscle tone & strength
• Improves flexibility
• Focusses the mind & improves concentration for better mental health
• Builds confidence, self esteem and social skills
• Weight loss
• It’s fun!

Children must be supervised at all times.

Free parking at site.

Tickets are none transferable

Please refer to our cancellation policy on the website Policies | The Sensory Place

Siblings welcome.

For more information on the venue and what they offer and if this is suitable for you please visit Durham Climbing Centre - Indoor Bouldering Wall Durham