School Climb - Rock Up Manchester

Rock Up Manchester

Available to 29 September 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! 

School Climbing Sessions at Rock Up in Manchester

Take Physical Education out of the sports hall and into the climbing gym at Rock Up Manchester, where everyone can have guaranteed fun whilst getting fit!

  • Enjoy a unique and adventurous school trip to Rock Up Manchester
  • Discover 8m walls, 27 climbing walls and 70+ challenges
  • Treat your class to a sport that builds confidence, problem-solving, teamwork and self-esteem
  • Explore climbing walls covered with routes for all ages and abilities
  • Excel outside of the classroom with Rock Up Manchester's activities and challenges
  • From reward trips to P.E lessons, book your pupils a climbing lesson that rocks!

Everything you need-to-know about School Climbing Sessions:

  • Group Size: Requires a minimum booking of 10 people.
  • Duration: 90-minutes
  • Age Restrictions: 4+ / Key Stage 1 to 4
  • What to Wear: Please wear enclosed shoes and ensure they are securely fastened. 
  • Please note: There are also ground-based games for those not quite ready to climb the walls!

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!

Trafford Way,
Trafford Park,
Stretford,
Manchester M41 7JA
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  • Toilets
  • 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 Manchester 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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