The Foundry Climbing Centre

One of the UK's oldest indoor climbing centres, still highly regarded by climbers. Variety of routes, different 'rock' surfaces, and a kids' circuit.

• family

Address

45 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN

Getting there

Supertram: Shalesmoor (½ mile). Cross road junction to Cornish St, turn R onto Green La, turn L onto Ball St, turn R onto Mowbray St.

Hours

Mon–Fri 10AM–10PM; Sat, Sun 10AM–6PM (until 8PM Oct–Apr)

Price

Without instructor (experienced climbers only): adults £7.50, concessions £6.50, under 16s £4.50, under 7s £4. Beginner climbers must take an instructed session, for which prices vary. As a guideline, the adults' intro to climbing costs £16 for 2 hr, and the sessions for children cost £12 for 2 hr

Website

foundryclimbing.com (opens in a new tab)