Autism & SEN-Friendly Climbing - Rock Up Birmingham

Rock Up Birmingham

Available to 3 March 2025

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Book Rock Up tickets for one of the best climbing centres in Birmingham

Welcome to Rock Up Birmingham, the home of thrill-seeking and rock climbing! With 25 incredible climbing walls, fun climbing challenges, the ambitious Leap of Faith and the ultimate basecamp for Soft Play sessions, activities at Rock Up are suitable for all ages! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, or simply spending a day out with the family, head to Rock Up and conquer your fears, reach new heights and enjoy one of the best ways to get fit.

Autism & SEN-Friendly Climbing at Rock Up in Birmingham

Enjoy a calmer climbing environment with Rock Up's Autism & SEN-Friendly climbing sessions:

  • Designed for visitors with SEN and autism, creating a truly inclusive environment
  • Get roped up and reach new heights with inclusive rock climbing sessions
  • Choose from 25 x 8m climbing walls with over 70+ challenges for you to compete in and complete!
  • Climb in peace with fewer distractions as the music is turned off
  • Experience a calmer side of climbing with less visitors
  • Invite your family or friends to join you on the wall!

Everything you need-to-know about Autism & SEN-Friendly Sessions:

  • Duration: 90-minutes
  • Age Restrictions: 4+. Adults are also welcome to join.
  • What to Wear: Please wear enclosed shoes and ensure they are securely fastened. 

Family-friendly activities and delicious food and drink at Rock Up

With so many things to do, see and experience, you can look forward to spending a full day at Rock Up, without having to leave the site. 

Feeling peckish? Head to the onsite Summit Cafe, Rock Up's coffee shop that offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes for both adults and kids, including a dedicated kids menu, sweet treats and healthy options.

With over 70 challenges to conquer, 8m towering walls to summit and continuously rotating routes, you'll never experience the same thing twice at Rock Up, meaning you get to enjoy something different every single time you visit.

Book Rock Up tickets for one of the best climbing centres in Birmingham, with indoor activities suitable for all ages!

Broadway Plaza,
220 Ladywood Middleway,
Birmingham B16 8LP
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Address: Rock Up Birmingham, Broadway Plaza, Birmingham, B16 8LP

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  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking nearby

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the attraction, Rock Up's activities are not wheelchair accessible.

However, wheelchair users are more than welcome to come and observe climbers from the sidelines.

Please dress sensibly for your activities at Rock Up. This means:

  • No jewellery or watches
  • No watches, phones, coins and key chains in pockets when on the wall. 
  • No high heels or open-toe shoes of any kind.

Please note the following Age Restrictions:

  • Soft Play: Suitable for those under 5 years old. Some sites have Soft Play Centres for up to 7 years old.
  • Baby Area: Suitable for under 1's.
  • Vertical Challenges: You must be at least 1.2m tall.
  • High Ropes: You must be at least 1.2m tall.
  • Standard Climb: Children aged 14 and under require an accompanying adult. Children under 4 will need to book Toddler Climbs.
  • Toddler Climbs: Suitable for up to 5 years old.
  • Community Climb: Suitable for 7+.
  • School Climb: Suitable for 4+.
  • Rockstar NICAS Academy Wild Climbers: Suitable for 3+.
  • Rockstar NICAS Academy Climbers: Suitable for 6+.
  • Autism & SEN-Friendly Sessions: Suitable for 4+. Adults and children are welcome to attend.
  • Climb for £9: Suitable for 5+.
  • Grub Club: Suitable for 14 and under.
  • Ultimate Climb: You must be at least 1.2m tall.

The opening hours for Rock Up in Birmingham are as follows:

  • Monday: 10:30am – 8:00pm
  • TuesdayCLOSED
  • Wednesday: 10:30am – 8:00pm
  • Thursday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
  • Friday: 10:30am – 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am – 8:00pm
  • Sunday: 9:30am – 7:00pm

Online booking is strongly advised since the arena capacity is limited for safety reasons. 

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