Rock Up Rushden

Fun Climbing & Soft Play

Welcome to Rock up Rushden Lakes! The perfect place for adventure. Our centre is packed full of fun with colourful climbing walls, vertical challenges, and soft play . Great for all ages.

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Why families love Rock Up Rushden

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Original & fun

Rock Up Rushden Lakes features 25 thrilling climbing walls, the Vertical Drop Slide, a challenging Traverse Wall and fantastic soft play for younger adventurers. It’s the perfect all-weather, action-packed day out for families, birthday parties and group activities in Rushden.

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Accessible to all

Our climbing arena welcomes beginners and experienced climbers alike. No prior experience is needed - just wear comfy clothing and trainers. We also offer specialised SEN sessions & Home Educator climbing too!

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Safe & secure

Safety is our priority. Every visit starts with a 30-minute briefing covering harness use, arena rules and safe climbing techniques. With trained staff, supervised sessions and high-quality equipment, families can enjoy indoor climbing with complete peace of mind.

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Under one roof

Enjoy climbing, soft play, climb-and-play toddler sessions, parties and corporate events all in one venue. Little ones can explore slides and play zones, while older climbers tackle the walls. Rock Up Rushden Lakes delivers adventure, convenience and excitement for every age.

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Our activities

At Rock Up Rushden Lakes, 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 & Traverse Challenge

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About Us

Rock Up Rushden Lakes

Rock Up Rushden Lakes
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre, Rushden
Northampton
NN10 6FT

01933 594000

Opening Hours


Term Time Hours:

  • Monday 10:30am–8:00pm
  • Tuesday CLOSED
  • Wednesday 10:30am–8:00pm
  • Thursday 11:30am–8:00pm
  • Friday 10:30am–8:00pm
  • Saturday 9:30am–8:00pm
  • Sunday 9:30am–7:00pm


School Holiday Hours

  • Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 8pm
  • Sunday - 9.30am - 7pm

Online booking is strongly advised since the arena capacity is limited for safety reasons. Times are subject to change so check online before arrival.

How to find us

From Rushden take the X46/ X47 OR 50 to Rushden Lakes
From Wellingborough take the X46/ X47 to Rushden Lakes
From Northampton take the X46/ X47 to Rushden Lakes

Take the A45 to Rushden Lakes shopping centre. Drive through to the far side of the shopping centre by the cinema and look for the Rock Up sign on the far building.

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Practical Information

Our climbing sessions last 90mins - includes a 30min safety briefing followed by 55mins of climbing.
Dress comfortably, but you will be unable to climb in open-toed or high-heeled shoes.
Long hair must be tied back.

Read Our Reviews

Clarence, Rushden
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I’ve been visiting Rock Up several times a month for the last couple of years. Climbing these walls is great for core strength and cardio and for me it’s far more enjoyable than a gym . The core staff I meet at Rushden’s Rock Up have always been encouraging, enthusiastic, patient and helpful

Clarence, Rushden
Perk, Rushden
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Great experience with my 4 year old this morning. Little soft play area for younger kids. Everything was clean and my daughter had a great time.

Perk, Rushden
Lauren, Rushden
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We had a fantastic experience at a child’s 6th birthday party! Rock Up made it so much fun and kept everything engaging and exciting from start to finish. They were always on hand to make sure everyone was safe, happy, and involved, and went above and beyond to make the party special.
Highly professional, friendly, and enthusiastic.

Lauren, Rushden
James, Rushden
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Had a fantastic experience with my son! From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming and the atmosphere was great for families. A special shoutout to our instructor, he was absolutely brilliant! So engaging and patient, and he encouraged my son and made sure he felt safe and confident.

James, Rushden
Ricky, Rushden
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Absolutely brilliant fun! Both children and adults will have a great time and a brilliant introduction to rock climbing. Our instructor was thorough, great at boosting confidence and honestly could not have been happier that he was helping our team.
Really brilliant time and great value for money!

Ricky, Rushden

Got questions ? FAQs

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 Rushden Lakes! We also have:

· Multy-storey Soft Play areas for younger children

· A towering Vertical Dropslide, Stairway to Heaven and our Traverse Wall

· Party areas for memory-making birthdays

· Snack zone 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


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.

If you have more questions, please contact us..

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10 centres throughout England, for indoor climbing all year round. Perfect for all ages, families & groups.