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  • Activities
    • Activities Intro
    • Activity Timetable – What’s On at Alter Rock
    • Air Walk – Swinging Suspended Obstacle Course
    • Labyrinth Cave – Crawl through our caving experience
    • Bouldering
  • Beginners
  • Birthday Parties
  • Children
    • Additional Support SEN & Disabilities
    • Childrens Activity Birthday Parties
    • Home Schooling
    • School Holiday Activities
    • Junior Climbing Club (7-17 years)
    • Youth Club (14-17 years)
    • Taster Climbing Sessions
  • Adults
    • Beginners
      • Lead Climbing
    • Adult climbing sessions
    • Learn to Climb course
    • Birthday Parties
    • Corporate Groups
  • Groups
    • Schools
    • Scouts, Guides & Youth Clubs
    • DofE – Duke of Edinburgh Awards
    • Birthday Parties
    • Cadets
    • Home Schooling
    • Corporate Groups
  • General Info
    • Opening times
    • Contact/Find Us
    • Prices
    • Special Offers & Gift Vouchers
    • Conditions of Use & Rules
    • History of the building
    • Registration Forms

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Alter Rock Indoor Climbing and Activity Centre in Derby

Climb, swing and crawl – all at our Derby Activity Centre

Alter Rock Indoor Climbing Centre is Derby’s leading centre for learning climbing skills. You can progress from complete beginner to Instructor with us and be challenged by over 600 square metres of graded climbing walls and bouldering problems.  And we have other fun activities to suit all ages and abilities such as swinging along the Air Walk aerial assault course or crawling through the Labyrinth Cave.

Perhaps you have tried other climbing centres and want to have a go at something more challenging? At Alter Rock we have experienced instructors to teach climbing skills so you can improve your techniques and climb with confidence on routes from the Peak District to Yosemite!

Whether you are after a sociable way to keep fit, seek to improve your climbing ability or want a children’s party with a difference, we are here to help.

Why you should come climbing!

Indoor Climbing – More Than a Total Body Workout

Appropriate for almost all ages, adding indoor rock climbing to your regular keep fit workout routine yields an array of benefits for adults and kids alike, no matter what fitness level or prior experience you may bring to the sport. Benefits from using our indoor  rock climbing centre include increased physical fitness, improved problem-solving skills, trust and teamwork, and an expanded social network. Using an indoor rock climbing wall is a healthy activity that everyone from families, school groups and work colleagues can enjoy together. Come along and find fun ways to stay healthy.

At Alter Rock we have over 600sqm of climbing walls, comprising roped climbing and bouldering for all ages and abilities. The routes are regularly reset by some of the top climbers in the UK so you are bound to find a challenge for your skill level.

Who Can Rock Climb?

A person does not need superhuman strength or massive arms to start climbing. In fact, it’s common to witness a young person out-climbing a burly man. What you need to begin indoor climbing is to sign up for a Learn to Climb Course at Alter Rock, Derby’s indoor climbing centre. The course will teach the necessary safety skills for indoor rock climbing.

Cafe

Take a break between your activities or while you watch your children climb. We sell hot and cold drinks, hot and cold foods and a wide variety of cake and chocolate bars.

Please Get In Touch.

For more information please email questions@alter-rock.co.uk or phone 01332 367200, or pop in and visit the climbing centre for yourself during our opening times.

Air Walk

Dare you have a go at our Air Walk Aerial Obstacle Course?

Unique, swinging fun high up in the roof space of the old church.

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Labyrinth Cave

Dare you Brave the Cave?

Inside our climbing walls is a maze of tunnels, with a head torch can you to crawl and find your way out?

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Scouts and Guides

Do you run a Scout or Girlguiding group in Derbyshire? Or, are you looking for something different to do with your church youth club?

Alter Rock can offer a variety of different sessions and activities to suit your pack, patrol or club. Come along and have a go at our exciting activities that thrill all ages. We are always happy to tailor sessions for your particular group in our central base near Derby city centre.

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Birthday Parties

Whether you are planning a kid’s birthday party, treating teenagers or celebrating a milestone 16th, 30th or 50th, our birthday party ideas will keep you entertained. And it is all indoors so there’s no need to worry about the Derbyshire weather!

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See Inside Our Climbing Centre

View our cinema Ad for a taste of what you can do at Alter Rock

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Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Address
St. James Church
Malcolm Street
Derby
DE23 8LU

Tel: 01332 367200
Email: questions@alter-rock.co.uk

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DE23 8LU

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