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Dedicated bouldering centre

Indoor bouldering Wall in Canterbury, Kent

Chimera Chatham Bouldering
Climbing Centre

Chimera Canterbury bouldering

Our Canterbury bouldering centre was made by climbers, is run by climbers and is loved by climbers.

Climbing is our passion. Our bouldering gym is made by local Kent climbers and run by climbers, and we provide an exhilarating indoor rock climbing experience which can be enjoyed by children from five years old with no upper age limit for big kids! Whether you want to try something new, have a day out in Canterbury, find an alternative way to get fit, or you are a climber needing a new gym, Chimera is for you.

Located in the South East, an hour outside London in the heart of Kent, Chimera is full of friendly knowledgeable staff who all climb locally on the sandstone rocks and are always happy to give you some helpful advice.

Any questions? Get in touch today: 01892 457 294

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Opening times

ADULTS

Monday - Friday: 10am-10pm
Weekends: 8am - 6pm

UNDER 12'S

Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Weekends: 8am - 2pm

Christmas Hours

Christmas Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
New Years Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
New Years Day - CLOSED

Pricing

Adults

Day Entry: £15.80
10 Hits (Entries): £123.10

YOUTH / UNDER 16'S

Day Entry: £12.40
10 Hits (Entries): £101.20

Concessions: Students & 60+

Day Entry: £12.40
10 Hits (Entries): £101.20

Please Note: Climbing shoes are a compulsory hire (unless you bring your own)

Memberships

STANDARD MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP

Single Payment: £70.70
(No Contract)

Green Card Membership

Direct Debit Monthly Membership: £62.10
(Contract - One Month Notice To Cancel)

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Hire

Shoe Hire: £4.30

Chalk Hire: £3.00

Private Lessons

Available now - book here for our set times or via tim@chimeraclimbing.com for a bespoke booking.

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What people are saying

"Atmosphere is great"

"Been taking my son and daughter to their academy club for a year now.  Atmosphere is great - supportive, relaxed, and recognising that each kid learns differently.  Staff are very friendly and it has a feeling of a community there."

M. Hancock

Canterbury Centre

About Chimera
A different breed
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Questions Answered

Thinking of coming for a climb? Check out some of our frequently asked questions for more information before your first visit to our Canterbury Centre.

What is bouldering?

Bouldering is a type of rock climbing. It is where you climb smaller walls or rocks without a rope. Instead, there are big crash pads under you in case you fall.

Most Common Query:
Do I need to bring anything?

You can rent specialist climbing shoes at reception. You can also hire chalk if needed - chalk is useful for drying the sweat on your palms, or you can buy chalk from our shop. You can bring a reusable water bottle as there is a refilling station near reception.

Are children welcome?

Absolutely. Anyone over the age or 5 can give it a go but children do have to be supervised by a climbing adult on a 1:1 basis.

Unsupervised Climbing for Under 16's?

Under 16's must be supervised by an adult on the mats unless that climber has been signed off by an instructor to climb unsupervised. We do have restricted climbing times for under-12's:
Weekdays, 10am to 6pm
Weekends, 9am to 2pm

To be approved as an under-16 independent climber at Chimera, your child must be at least 12 years old and have visited the centre at least 10 times under supervision. This can be achieved through participation in Chimera's kids clubs or by attending free climbing sessions at Chimera. After meeting these requirements, the climber can be assessed during their kids club session by a senior coach or in a private session if they are not part of the kids clubs. During this assessment, the climber will be evaluated on their knowledge of the centre's rules, safety practices while climbing, and their general behaviour within the centre.

Once your child has been assessed and approved for unsupervised climbing, they will be allowed to attend the centre on their own. However, this unsupervised status may be revoked if they are found to be behaving dangerously or disrespectfully toward other climbers or staff.

What should I wear?

Loose, comfy clothing is best - any sports clothes or baggy jeans or leggings.

If you're still unsure of anything, then feel free to get in touch

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