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.

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.

Yes! Children aged 5 and up are welcome. Under 16s must be supervised unless signed off by a coach to climb independently.

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.

Yes – we run kids’ clubs at all centres:
• Little Monkeys (ages 5–7)
• Rock Ninjas (ages 8–11)
• Academy (ages 12–16)

• 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.

Yes – we welcome schools, youth groups, and corporate events. Contact your local centre to arrange a session.

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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.

Children must be at least 5 years old to climb.

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.