Welcome to Rock Up Manchester, our family-friendly climbing and adventure centre, packed with colourful climbing walls, high ropes challenges, vertical challenges, and a soft play area . Adventures for all ages.
Rock Up Manchester features loads of exciting climbing walls, a towering High Ropes Course, thrilling Adventure Walls and soft play for little explorers. It’s the perfect fun-filled day out for families, birthday parties, group activities and corporate events in Manchester.
Our climbing arena welcomes all ages and abilities. No experience needed - just arrive in comfy clothes and sturdy shoes. After a full safety briefing and harness fitting, climbers can enjoy a wide range of walls and challenges designed for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike.
Safety is our priority at Rock Up Manchester. Every session begins with a detailed 30-minute briefing covering harness use, helmet fitting and climbing rules. With trained staff and supervised sessions, families can enjoy action-packed indoor climbing with complete confidence.
Explore climbing, high ropes, soft play, parties and corporate events all in one venue. Younger adventurers enjoy slides and ball pits while older climbers tackle the walls. With tailored party packages and all-weather activities, Rock Up Manchester offers adventure for every age under one roof.
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✓ Self-belay climbing for all ages & abilities.
✓ Climbing walls (4 years +), Adventure Walls (>1.2m), soft play area and cafe available.
✓ Equipment and safety instructions provided before your session.
✓ Comfortable clothing and closed shoes required.
At Rock Up Manchester, our adventures include over 25 unique climbing walls, more than 75 varied challenges for all ages & abilities as well as a towering Vertical Drop Slide, Rotating Treadmill Wall & Traverse Challenge
Rock Up Manchester
Chill Factore, Trafford Way
Manchester
M41 7JA
01617 110722
Term Time Hours:
School Holiday Hours
Online booking is strongly advised since the arena capacity is limited for safety reasons.
We held our group party here yesterday it was a great. from arrival the staff were really informative and always on hand to assist. The kids loved it and I would highly recommend.
Thanks again
We came yesterday and my 4 and 5 year old both loved the soft play. The coffee for mum and dad was great too!
We'll definitely be back 😁!
We held our daughters 8th birthday party here yesterday it was a great. from arrival the staff were really informative and always on hand to assist. The kids loved it and I would highly recommend.
Thanks again
What a great place, the instructor was amazing with my granddaughter and ensured she had a fantastic experience. The equipment was clean and great for lots of different abilities.
Wall Climbing is available from age 4, with fun routes designed for their size, motor skills, and sense of adventure! Every wall and hold is created to encourage independence. 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 Manchester! We also have:
· Multy-storey Soft Play areas for younger children
· A towering High Ropes course. Stairway to Heaven and our unique Adventure Walls
· 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.
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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.
Pick your time slot
Pay online and receive your confirmation email
Just a few clicks to book a 100% fun and safe climbing session!
No. Everything you need to enjoy our wall climbing is included. We provide the harness, and that’s all you need. Just wear comfortable clothing.
You will be unable to climb in climbing shoes, high heeled shoes or open-toe footwear.
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.
Our High Ropes are included in our climbing sessions and are available for use for all climbers over 1.2m tall.
Our 20m Adventure Walls are available on their own, or, you can add them on to another climbing booking during checkout. Plus, you can also upgrade your adventure on-site by speaking to a member of the Rock Up team.
Remember to use the Adventure Walls or High Ropes course you must be taller than 1.2m. (We recommend climbers a aged 7 or older)
If you have more questions, please contact us..
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It was our first time here today and my 13 year old son absolutely loved it! Great value for money and there is so much for the kids to do! It was easy to book our tickets online, the space was lovely and clean, the staff were friendly and helpful.
We will be recommending this place to everyone.