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Climbing / What
Built by DR (2000) with a mixture of free-form Contour resin and panels. 11m lead/top rope walls inc overhanging, vertical and slab sections.. Specialised bouldering area in free-form Contour resin. Beginners/abseiling area. Fitted matting. 4 Sportspark ropes are always available ‘in situ’ for public use. Climbers must bring their own necessary equipment with them. Chalk balls are available to purchase from the main reception.

Norfolk's largest and most exciting indoor climbing wall is challenging for beginners and experienced climbers alike. The bouldering cave, slab and overhangs provide a diversity of climbing opportunities.

We are pleased to announce will be having a 2 week lead ladder climbing competition here from 20 October. For full information click here.


Climbing / Where
This state of the art climbing wall at the heart of the building rises through all three floors of the Sportspark to a height of 10m. The custom built wall provides for many different climbing activities including abseiling and bouldering.

Climbing / When
The Peak is available between 0820 and 2220 every day of the week. Exceptions to this are:-
Day  Opening hours 
Monday   16.00 to 18.00 
Wednesday   15.00 to 18.00 
Saturday  0820 to 12.30 


Activity courses and group parties are also organised on the Peak these are open to children from 8 years old to adults. Because of this there are occasions when there is limited availability. Please contact the main reception for more details if you wish to avoid these times.

Climbing / How
Experienced Climbers

Climber Registrations
Experienced climbers can purchase a climbing pass (£10) by completing a disclaimer/registration form. After receipt of the climbing registration form it will take 48 hours to process and authorise before you can climb. The Climbing Registration form can be downloaded by clicking on Climbing Registration Form. You can then fax this to 01603 593779 prior to your visit if you have a reasonable distance to come before hand (don’t forget to send giving 48 hours notice).

Signing Guest Climbers In
One guest per registered climber may be signed in. Top ropes only are supplied; climbers must bring their own equipment. Lead climbing not permitted using the ropes provided at the Peak.

Inexperienced Climbers, Improvers & Group bookings

Climbing Courses
Taster, introductory and improver classes are available. Equipment is provided. Please refer to the Activity Courses for more information.

Group Bookings
Group bookings can be catered for on the Peak before 7.00pm weekdays and Saturday afternoons, dependant upon instructor availability. Contact the Corporate Bookings & Events Manager on (01603) 593403 or e-mail events.sportspark@uea.ac.uk.

All customers and potential customers wishing to use the climbing wall should use the wall subject to our Conditions of Use. Please ensure you have read and understood these conditions.

If you have any enquiries please call 01603 592398.


Climbing / Costs
CLIMBING  Off-Peak   Standard  Session 
  08.20 - 16.19 & 21.00 - 22.20   16.20 - 20.59    
Pay and Play  *£5.25  *£5.25   90mins  
Sportscard Holder  £3.50  £3.30   90mins  
Educational SportsCard holder  £1.60   £3.50  90mins  
Climbing Registration  £10.00   £10.00    
Junior Card  £1.60  £3.50  90mins 


* Plus 60p entrance fee for Pay and Play customers.

Saturday Morning Junior Climbing Club
As from Saturday 10th January Sportspark will be offering a Junior Climbing club for children aged from 10 to 16 years. Children who wish to become a member will need to have completed at least 2 sportspark climbing courses.

The club will be supervised by two instructors, with help also available from student volunteers.

The club runs from 0900 to 1200 each Saturday. All members will need to be a Junior sportcard holder and pay a annual membership joining fee of £5.00. Session costs are £5.00.


Peak News

If you are interested in taking part in the BMC Lead ladder competition please find further details at:-
http://www.thebmc.co.uk
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