Sports Day: Rock Up Manchester

Rock Up Manchester
Available until 13 July 2025

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

Welcome to Rock Up Manchester, the home of thrill-seeking and rock climbing! Hosting 27 incredibly fun climbing walls suitable for all ages and abilities, climbing challenges for the brave, toddler-only sessions for the young and soft play areas for kids, you're guaranteed to have a great family day out discovering one of the best ways to keep fit! 

Rock Up Manchester: Sports Day 2025

For one day only this July, you're invited to Rock Up at the Ultimate Sports Day in Manchester! Designed to combine excitement, physical activity and team-building, get ready for a fun, engaging climbing session with likeminded climbers!

  • Date: Friday 11th July 2025
  • Times: 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Age Restrictions: 4+. Children aged 14 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult onsite.
  • What to Wear: Please wear enclosed shoes and ensure they are securely fastened. 
  • There is no charge for spectators.

Turn Up, Climb Up and Win Sports Day at Rock Up Manchester this July

  • Experience the ultimate sports day with Rock Up
  • Combine physical activity with team-building
  • Enjoy an engaging and fun atmosphere
  • Challenge yourself, bond with others and enjoy friendly competition
  • Conquer a variety of climbing challenges
  • Foster a spirit of community, cooperation and competition!
  • Experience the ideal climbing session for climbers of all ages and abilities
  • Choose from 26 x 8m climbing walls with over 70+ challenges for you to compete in and complete!
  • Discover routes for all ages; from VB's to V8's
  • Enjoy keeping fit! Climbing is great for core strength, co-ordination and heart health

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. 

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 Manchester, with indoor activities suitable for all ages!

Location

Rock Up Manchester

Trafford Way,
Trafford Park,
Stretford,
Manchester,
M41 7JA
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How to find us

Address: Rock Up Manchester, Chill Factore, Trafford Way, Manchester, M41 7JA

What3Words: rust.second.soil

Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking nearby
More Info
Is Rock Up in Manchester wheelchair accessible?

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.

What should I wear to Rock Up?

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.
Are there any age restrictions on Rock Up activities?

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.
What are the opening hours for Rock Up in Manchester?

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

  • Monday: 10:30am – 8:00pm
  • Tuesday: CLOSED
  • 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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