Group Climbing in Lakeside

Groups & Events

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Community Groups

Community Groups

£11.95 £10

For Scouts, Guides, community groups or youth teams. Fun, instruction & adventure. Climb before August 31st for a reduce price!

Summer Bookings
Schools

Schools

£10.95 £10

Perfect for PE goals - available as single sessions or multi-week adventures. Contact us for any additional enquiries or questions.

Summer Bookings
Rockstars NICAS Groups & Schools

Rockstars NICAS Groups & Schools

10 Week Course

Bespoke weekly climbing course for groups. Contact us today to book your sessions.

Enquiries

Group Packages in Rock Up Lakeside

The Perfect Group Activity

The Perfect Group Activity

Climbing Walls

Climbing Walls

Expert Instruction

Expert Instruction

Rewards and Challenges

Rewards and Challenges

Interactive Climbing

Interactive Climbing

Vertical Challenges

Vertical Challenges

How It Works

Rock Up Lakeside

Rock Up Lakeside
Lakeside Shopping Centre
Essex
RM20 2ZP

Opening Hours

Term Time Hours:
Monday 10:30am–7:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am-7:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am–7:30pm
Thursday 10:30am-7:30pm
Friday 9:30am–7:30pm
Saturday 9:30am–8:00pm
Sunday 9:30am–6:30pm


School Holiday Hours

  • Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8pm
  • Sun - 9.30am - 7pm

Online booking is strongly advised since the arena capacity is limited for safety reasons.

Practical Information

Our climbing sessions last 90mins - includes a 30min safety briefing at your session start time.
Dress comfortably, but you will be unable to climb in open-toed or high-heeled shoes.
Long hair must be tied back.
We require at least 1 adult spectator for every 4 children. Please add when booking.

Read Our Reviews

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I went for an afternoon with 3 kids. There was so much to keep them busy. The walls vary in difficulty and booking was very simple. All staff were beyond helpful showed exceptional customer service skills and provided all safety information clearly.
Really made the the experience 10/10

Reane, Lakeside
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Great climbing facilities. My little girl had the best birthday party at Rock Up. Very good value for money, efficient staff, fast service, clear safety instructions, good food nice extras for the birthday girl-couldn’t fault it at all. (We also had a soft play party there when she was younger and that was equally as good)

Bev, Lakeside
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Place was clean and well maintained and quiet and my girls (4&5) loved it! Would definitely recommend and thanks to the lovely staff for being super friendly I had a coffee in the cafe and that was nice and came in a proper cup which is unusual and welcome change for a softplay

Birdy, Hill
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Many of the Brownies hadn't been before. Some were very excited & some were very nervous. However the staff put them all at ease & every Brownie enjoyed themselves so much that they want to return again. I think they slept well that night!
Thank you

Sue, Hull
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Today we visited Rock Up in lakeside with our special needs group, we had a very good time! The lady that was helping us couldn’t be more helpful and encouraging for us and made our experience very enjoyable!
We will be returning 🙂

Charlene, Hull

Why choose Rock Climbing instead of a traditional group event?

Got questions ? FAQs

Standard Climbing is available for age 4 and up with fun routes designed for all size. Our Toddler Climb & Play tickets are suitable up to 5 years

Yes. Rock Up is perfect for first-time climbers!

· Our climbing walls are progressive, from easy beginner zones to more technical routes.

· Our team is on hand to brief and assist you.

· We also offer NICAS climbing courses for 4-5 years and 6-12 years for those who want to progress.

Yes! Climbing is only part of the adventure at Rock Up Lakeside! We also have:

· Multy-storey Soft Play areas for younger children

· Our Vertical Dropslide challenge, Traverse Wall, a towering Stairway to Heaven and our unique rotating Treadmill Wall

· Party areas for memory-making birthdays

· Snack zones to refuel after climbing


And the best part — all activities are indoors, so you can plan a climbing session, soft play or birthday party all year round, whatever the weather.


Click Here to view our full product list.

Climbing Sessions at Rock Up last around 90 minutes. The first half hour is for the guests to arrive and receive their safety briefing. The following 55mins are spent in our climbing arena. However, you can purchase an additional 30mins of climb time online or during your session.
Soft Play sessions are stay and play sessions during the week in term time. Meaning you can pay once and play all day! At the weekends and during school holidays our soft play sessions typically last for 2 hours. Parties at Rock Up last 2 hours in total. The first 30 minutes is for guests to arrive and receive their safety briefing. The following hour is spent on their activity and the final 30 minutes is spent in the party area where they can enjoy a mountain of refreshments.
Subject to availability.

It’s quick and simple:

1a. Click Here to view our full product list.

1b. Select your activity above — Wall climbing, Soft Play, birthday party, etc.

  1. Pick your time slot

  2. Pay online and receive your confirmation email

No. Everything you need to Reach New Heights is included. Our team will provide a safety briefing & climbing harness as well as instruction & support throughout the session. Just dress comfortably.
You cannot climb in open-toed or high-heeled shoes & all long hair must be tied back.

Absolutely - safety is our top priority for all ages.


We use automatic belay devices to keep you secure. Climbers clip in to access the wall, allowing them to climb safely and descend gently. With a weight range of 35lbs to 287lbs, they ensure a smooth experience for climbers of all shapes & sizes.

Our team members explain everything during a mandatory safety briefing before entering the climbing area and monitor safety throughout the session. Parents can relax - everything’s designed for children to feel confident and secure.

If you have more questions, please contact us..

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