For coaching information email: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk
“They could not have been more helpful and encouraging and felt the kids were definitely in safe hands”
Group Coaching
Technique Tuesday (20:00 - 21:00) Adults Only
Kent’s No. 1 Drop in session where we deep dive on a technique each week. Please see socials for the technique of the week.
Our experienced Coaches Hamish and Anthony will tailor the sessions to suit individual skill level, novice to experienced all are welcome!
You must be over 18 to sign up to this course.
Only £8 for members and £12 for non-members. Book here.
Workout Wednesday (20:00-21:00) Adults Only
Workout Wednesday is a training based session designed to get you over plateau’s. Drop in for an hour of strength focused exercises on and off the wall.
Our coaches tailor each of these sessions to any individual in the group - whether you’ve been climbing for years or have just started, our coaches will have valuable insights on factors limiting your climbing progression using specific exercises to improve performance.
You must be over 18 to sign up to this course.
Only £8 for members and £12 for non-members. Book here.
Academy Classes (5-16 year-old)
We run weekly academy sessions for aspiring young boulderers. These session take them through the fundamentals of climbing progressing them from novice to experienced young climbers looking to climb independently. On request we take applicants through the nationally recognized NIBAS program up to level 3 within these classes.
These sessions are facilitated by our talented, qualified coaching staff. Our age brackets are, 5-8 years old, 9-11 years old and 12-16 years old. Sessions run for 60 or 90 minutes and you can decide which coach best suits their needs. The sessions are recurring and run on a direct debit basis that can be cancelled within one month’s notice. Book here.
Alternately to book a one off taster session at £17.50 please email coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk or call the centre to enquire.
Private & Performance Coaching
Private Coaching
£40 first participant / £10 each additional climber / 1hr sessions
Our personalised private sessions are tailored to give you the tools to be able to take your climbing to the next level. Our excellent coaches will help you to overcome hurdles in your climbing by delivering drills and choosing appropriate climbs to suit your needs. These sessions are applicable for first timers all the way up to intermediates looking to hone in their technique. Although you can book a single session we recommend booking a minimum of 4 sessions to get 15% off and 6 sessions at 20% off. Enquire via the email below stipulating your desires and ability level so we can match you up with the best coach to suit you. If you have a coach in mind, just let us know!
Get in contact here: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk
Performance Coaching
£50 for first participant / £20 for 1 additional climber / 1.5hr sessions
A Performance coaching session is designed to improve competent climbers with the desire to understand their own climbing and push to the next grade. Unlike the standard coaching session, we analyse your movement mechanics, session structure, goals and training to improve your climbing in and out of coached sessions. The sessions provide an understanding of how to improve your climbing by implementing drills as habits, warm up structure and training interventions.
Please enquire for availability and booking. We recommend a minimum of 4 sessions too see real progress.
Get in contact here: coaching@theclimbingexperience.co.uk
Nicas Level 1 Roped Climbing
From January we will be running two 6 - week roped climbing courses designed to take young climbers through their first steps in roped climbing. Learning skills such as how to tie in, belay, catch falls and many more. At the end of this course they will have completed Nicas level 1 - a nationally recognised qualification.
Cost: £125 for 6 weeks.
Timings, Ages and Group Size:
The sessions will each last 1hr 30mins, with maximum group size of 6. We will have a younger class aged 8-12yrs and an older class from 12-16yrs.
Starting Friday the 9th of January 2026 through to the 13th of February
Ages 8-12yrs from 16:30-18:00
Ages 12-16yrs from 18:15-19:45
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Meet The Coaches
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Hamish
Available for private coaching and performance coaching
Hamish has over 15 years climbing experience (boasting an excellent outdoor Sandstone CV) and 9 years coaching experience. With a degree in sports coaching and having achieved the nationally recognised development coach award and Rock-climbing Instructor award, Hamish is a great choice of coach for anyone looking to increase their climbing skills and take their technique to the next level.
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Anthony
Available for private and performance coaching
Anthony dons the name “Wonder Boy”, having been coached extensively and displaying excellent skills on the wall he is a master of finding a way. His excellent problem-solving skills will greatly help anyone who is a beginner to intermediate climber looking to find appropriate challenge and direction with the centre. You will not find a more psyched climber to share their knowledge and we recommend anyone book a session with him.
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Conor
Available for Private coaching and Performance coaching
Conor’s calm and welcoming demeanour can make one wonder how he becomes such a weapon when climbing. Having been a long-term coach at The Climbing Experience, Conor has a wealth of experience teaching a range of people of all levels. Conor is one of our most sought-after coaches and we would recommend any climber work with him. Conor is a moon-board master and recommend booking a session with him to enhance your overhanging climbing skills.