Get to grips with your first visit at Chimera Tunbridge Wells - Register today and get let's start your climbing experience!
Situated a 5 minute walk from High Brooms Train station, making us easily accessible from London or the South Coast. Parking also available onsite.
We run lots of classes, lessons, events and competitions throughout the year. Book onto your next climb now!
Climbing is our passion. Our bouldering centre is made by local Kent climbers and run by climbers, and we provide an exhilarating indoor rock climbing experience which can be enjoyed by children from five years old with no upper age limit for big kids! Whether you want to try something new, have a day out in Tunbridge Wells with the family, find an alternative way to get fit, or you are a climber needing a new gym, Chimera is for you.
Located in the South East, an hour outside London in the heart of Kent, Chimera is full of friendly knowledgeable staff who all climb locally on the sandstone rocks and are always happy to give you some helpful advice.
Any questions? Get in touch today: 01892 457 294
Monday - Friday: 10am-10pm
Weekends: 9am - 6pm
Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Weekends: 9am - 2pm
Day Entry: £14.70
10 Hits (Entries): £115.00
Day Entry: £11.50
10 Hits (Entries): £94.50
Day Entry: £11.50
10 Hits (Entries): £94.50
Single Payment: £66.00
(No Contract)
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing. It is where you climb smaller walls or rocks without a rope. Instead, there are big crash pads under you in case you fall.
You can rent specialist climbing shoes at reception. You can also hire chalk if needed - chalk is useful for drying the sweat on your palms, or you can buy chalk from our shop. You can bring a reusable water bottle as there is a refilling station near reception.
Under 16's must be supervised by an adult on the mats unless that climber has been signed off by an instructor to climb unsupervised. We do have restricted climbing times for under-12's:
Weekdays, 10am to 6pm
Weekends, 9am to 2pm
To be approved as an under-16 independent climber at Chimera, your child must be at least 12 years old and have visited the centre at least 10 times under supervision. This can be achieved through participation in Chimera's kids clubs or by attending free climbing sessions at Chimera. After meeting these requirements, the climber can be assessed during their kids club session by a senior coach or in a private session if they are not part of the kids clubs. During this assessment, the climber will be evaluated on their knowledge of the centre's rules, safety practices while climbing, and their general behaviour within the centre.
Once your child has been assessed and approved for unsupervised climbing, they will be allowed to attend the centre on their own. However, this unsupervised status may be revoked if they are found to be behaving dangerously or disrespectfully toward other climbers or staff.
Yes absolutely, the more the merrier. To save time we suggest you pre-register if you haven’t been before which you can do by clicking the link here. Other than that, turn up and have fun!
All three walls are open seven days a week. Monday to Friday, they all open at 10am and shut at 10pm. At the weekend, Canterbury opens at 8am until 6pm, while Chatham and Tunbridge Wells open at 9am until 6pm.
There are restricted opening hours for under 12’s - they can climb until 6pm in the week and 2pm at weekends.
