Rock Up Watford

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Welcome to Rock Up Watford, the home of thrill-seeking and rock climbing for all ages, hosting 26 incredible climbing walls, family rock climbing, fun climbing challenges, the ultimate soft play areas and so much more! 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.

There's so many things to do at Rock Up in Watford

Whether you're a beginner boulderer or a climbing connoisseur, there's experiences for everyone with Rock Up's incredible indoor climbing walls:

  • Activities for All Ages: With walls over 8m tall, over 70 challenges and routes for everyone from beginner to expert, you can have mountains of fun with the whole family.
  • 26 Climbing Walls: Experience the exhilarating rush of facing your fears or celebrate your first send of the wall; with climbing walls accessible to all, you're guaranteed to find a route that suits you.
  • Thrilling Activities: Embark upon the ultimate climbing adventure and rock up the Twister, climb the Stairway to Heaven or set a new Speed Climbing record! Suitable for 1.2m tall. 
  • Soft Play: Younger adventurers can discover their inner thrill-seekers when they explore the two-storey Soft Play centre, with plenty of obstacles to conquer! Suitable for under 5's.
  • Climb for £9 on Wednesdays: Roll up to Rock Up on Wednesdays during term time and you can climb for just £9 per person; enjoy all the climbs, for half the price! Suitable for ages 5+.
  • Kids Eat Free on Thursdays: After 3pm on Thursdays during term times, guests can enjoy one hour of climbing followed by a FREE 9" pizza! Suitable for ages 14 and under.
  • High Ropes: Enjoy the UK's FIRST High Ropes course and soar across the Atria Shopping Centre's atrium - included in your standard ticket! Suitable for 1.2m tall.
  • Inclusive Sessions: Experience special SEN and Autism sessions with lower music and less visitors. Suitable for 4+.
  • Lights Out Glow Parties: Every Thursday between 6:30pm - 8pm during term time, enjoy a new climbing experience with main lights off, neon lights on and louder music! Suitable for 4+.

Family-friendly activities and days out at Rock Up Watford

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 Watford, with indoor activities suitable for all ages!

Standard Climb - Rock Up Watford

Reach new heights on the walls in Watford with standard 90-minute climbing sessions! Suitable for ages 4+, under 14's require adult supervision

Available to 30 September 2025

Toddler Climb - Rock Up Watford

Treat your toddlers to time on the wall with one hour of climbing and one hour of soft play in a No-Big-Kids-Zone! Suitable for ages 5 and under

Available to 23 November 2025

Soft Play - Rock Up Watford

Ready to climb, but not ready for the wall? Introduce tiny adventurers to Rock Up's Soft Play! Suitable for under 5's

Available to 26 October 2025

Autism & SEN-Friendly Climbing - Rock Up Watford

Enjoy a calm climbing session with less visitors, lower music and less distractions in Rock Up Watford! Suitable for ages 4+ and adults

Available to 4 March 2025

Wednesday Climbs for £9 - Rock Up Watford

Rock Up to rock bottom prices with Rock Up's Climb for £9 Wednesday! Enjoy climbing walls for half the price during term time. Suitable for ages 5+

Available to 24 September 2025

School Climb - Rock Up Watford

Take your students on one of the best school trips in Watford with School-Only climbing sessions at Rock Up! Suitable for ages 4+

Available to 30 September 2025

Community Group Climb - Rock Up Watford

Meet rookie rock climbers, belay with your best friend or just climb with the community with Community Groups of 10+ people! Suitable for 7+

Available to 14 February 2025

Standard Climb + Grub Club - Rock Up Watford

Dine and climb with Rock Up Watford's Thursday Grub Club & enjoy an hour of climbing with free pizza after 3pm! Suitable for ages 14 and under

Available to 13 February 2025

Lights Out Glow Party - Rock Up Watford

Visit Rock Up Watford on term time Thursdays between 6:30pm & 8pm & enjoy climbing with neon lights & louder music! Suitable for ages 4+

Available to 9 January 2025
Unit 106/108,
The Harlequin,
Atria Shopping Centre,
Watford WD17 2UB
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Address: Rock Up Watford, The Harlequin, Unit 106/108, Atria Shopping Centre, Watford, WD17 2UB

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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 Watford are as follows:

  • Monday: 9:30am – 8.00pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am – 8.00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30am – 8.00pm
  • Thursday: 9:30am – 8.00pm
  • Friday: 9:30am – 8:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am – 8:00pm
  • Sunday: 9:30am – 7:00pm

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