Sport Sheffield Bouldering

known as "The Matrix" on some UK climbing and bouldering websites

Part of the University of Sheffield's sport facilities, this is a large wall for bouldering. The layout is 'reset' regularly, so repeat customers won't get bored.

Address: Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, S10 2TY
Getting there: Bus: 51, 52, 52a to Whitham Road / Northumberland Road. Double back towards City Centre, then turn sharp L onto Northumberland Rd.
Hours: Open to the general public Mon–Fri 5–10PM; open to concessions, NUS card holders, and University of Sheffield students, staff and alumni only Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM, Sat Sun 11AM–5PM
Price: Standard price (after 5PM): £4.50, concessions £3.50
Website: sport-sheffield.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Sheffield, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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