New to bouldering? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. Bouldering is climbing without ropes over safety matting and is a fantastic way to get fit. There is a lot more to it than just upper body strength…
At Chimera, our gym has a range of different routes to climb, from beginner through to advanced. So, there is something for everyone, no matter what your ability or starting fitness level. It’s a lot more fun than running miles and miles on a treadmill in our opinion!
Climbing is great for strength building, improving balance, flexibility and co-ordination. But the best part is you are doing all that in a fun, social environment whilst having a laugh.
No expense gear is needed - you can rent shoes from reception. Just turn up, register, watch the short safety video and off you go. It makes for a great day out with friends, colleagues or even as a team building exercise.
Open 10am - 10pm in the week, and 8am - 6pm at the weekends.
Yes – all centres have showers and changing facilities.
Yes! Climbing is a social sport. Just make sure everyone registers online before their first visit.
Yes! We have seating and café areas for spectators at all centres.
Yes. Translations are available at reception or on request.
Yes – both are available to rent or purchase.
Only if they are booked into a supervised session (like a kids’ club or party). Otherwise, an adult must supervise them.
Please speak to a member of staff in your home centre.
No booking needed for casual climbing – walk-ins are welcome! Coaching sessions and kids’ clubs must be booked in advance.
Children aged 12+ may climb unsupervised if they’ve completed at least 10 supervised visits and passed an assessment by a Chimera coach.
Yes – our cafés and seating areas are perfect for relaxing or getting some work done while your child is in a supervised session.
You can rent climbing shoes and chalk at reception. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a reusable water bottle – refilling stations are available.
Yes. All first-time adult visitors must register online before climbing.
• Tunbridge Wells: Free on-site parking
• Canterbury: Limited parking + pay & display nearby
• Chatham: Limited free parking + multiple paid options
More info on Chatham parking.
Yes – we run fun, safe birthday party sessions with qualified instructors.
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Some independent businesses run regular coaching sessions at Chimera. These external providers operate independently and do not pay Chimera to use our facilities. We do not receive any share of their coaching revenue.
All we ask is that participants cover the cost of entry.
For those customers who commit to monthly coaching arrangements with external providers on our premises, we ask that they also sign up for Chimera’s Monthly Green Card. This ensures that access is valid, simplifies administration, and is cheaper than paying standard entry each time.
We appreciate your support in helping us keep Chimera centres running fairly for everyone.
For more details about running instructed sessions at Chimera, please contact: coachingmanager@chimeraclimbing.com
Please speak to a member of staff in your home centre.
Climbs are colour-coded and follow the Fontainebleau system. Start with yellow, orange, or purple routes. Use the TopLogger app to track progress.
Absolutely. We have beginner-friendly routes and offer intro coaching to help you get started.
Yes. Please contact your centre in advance if you need assistance.
Not at all – climbing is for everyone.
Bouldering is indoor climbing without ropes, using padded mats for safety. Climbs are shorter but powerful, making it fun and accessible for all skill levels.
Comfy clothes like leggings or sportswear are best. Climbing shoes are required and can be rented at the centre.
Please speak to a member of staff in your home centre.
All centres are open 7 days a week.
• Canterbury: Opens at 8am on weekends
• Chatham & Tunbridge Wells: Open from 9am on weekends
Weekdays: 10am–10pm at all centres.
Yes – we offer 1:1 private coaching sessions for adults at all centres.
"Really good gym. Fantastic what they’ve done with the space given it’s quite a bit smaller than other gyms I’ve been to - the route setters have done an excellent job so far! Super friendly, welcoming atmosphere as well, which is ideal for myself and my fiancée as we are both relatively new to climbing."
Canterbury Centre
