Whether you are new to the sport of bouldering, looking to get fit, keen to implement a healthy lifestyle or a seasoned pro, Chimera is the place for you. We are a bouldering centre which means no ropes - instead the walls are lower and surrounded by safety matting. But it also means no harnesses to puzzle out and no tricky knots to learn. It is the most accessible form of climbing and the easiest to take up as you don’t need a partner to get going.
Our bouldering centre was designed and is run by local climbers who grew up climbing on the local sandstone in Kent. Having already opened two successful walls in Tunbridge Wells & Chatham.
Whether you are new to the sport of bouldering, looking to get fit, keen to implement a healthy lifestyle or a seasoned pro, Chimera is the place for you. We are a bouldering gym which means no ropes - instead the walls are lower and surrounded by safety matting. But it also means no harnesses to puzzle out and no tricky knots to learn. It is the most accessible form of climbing and the easiest to take up as you don’t need a partner to get going.
You can rent shoes at reception, and simply have to register and watch the induction video before you can climb. You can register online here to save time if you are over 18. No prior experience is required – just turn up and have some fun giving it a go, and seeing how far through the colours you can progress.
If you want a helping hand, we offer taster sessions to those new to the sport and coaching classes for those looking to improve.
Chimera Climbing is ideally situated in Canterbury, in the heart of Kent just an hour outside of London. You can walk from the train station, or we have a free car park right outside the centre, and there is plenty of other local parking options. Our bouldering centre was designed and is run by local climbers and is a great place to be introduced to the sport, or to hone your skills and have some fun with your friends.
Our bouldering gym was designed and is run by local climbers who grew up climbing on the local sandstone in Kent. Having already opened two successful gyms in Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury, Chatham is the third Chimera centre.
Our Centre: Chimera Canterbury, Unit 1, 22 Maynard Road, Canterbury, CT1 3RH
Chris is Chimera’s Director, he grew up in Kent and has been climbing since the age of 10, and he loves it every bit as much today as he did back then. When not honing his skills on the local sandstone rocks around Tunbridge Wells, Chris regularly heads to Fontainebleau in France to boulder with his friends.
Andre is Chimera’s Director and Head Route Setter. He has been climbing since he could crawl. As well as bouldering, he is proficient in sport and trad climbing. He's climbed all over the world, from Thailand to Madagascar and beyond, and of course has been to the mecca of climbing, Yosemite.
Nathan runs the Canterbury gym and has 15 odd years’ experience in the world of climbing. If you need any tips for climbing destinations, especially in Europe, ask away - Nathan has spent plenty of time travelling through mainland Europe in his van with his trusty dog, bouldering at the best crags the continent has to offer.
Monday - Friday: 10am-10pm
Weekends: 8am - 6pm
Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Weekends: 8am - 2pm
Christmas Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
New Years Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
New Years Day - CLOSED
Day Entry: £15.80
10 Hits (Entries): £123.10
Day Entry: £12.40
10 Hits (Entries): £101.20
Day Entry: £12.40
10 Hits (Entries): £101.20
Please Note: Climbing shoes are a compulsory hire (unless you bring your own)
Single Payment: £70.70
(No Contract)
Shoe Hire: £4.30
Chalk Hire: £3.00
Available now - book here for our set times or via tim@chimeraclimbing.com for a bespoke booking.
"Very kind staff, super helpful! This place has a very welcoming atmosphere, very beginner friendly and best suited for all levels of climbing!"
Canterbury Centre
