Clip’n Climb Metrocentre School Climbing Trips Tyne and Wear

Clip ’n Climb Metrocentre offers school children an exciting, confidence-building climbing experience with a wide variety of colourful themed walls, challenges, and a thrilling 10-metre drop slide.

Sessions begin with a full safety briefing and harness fitting, after which pupils enjoy around 45 minutes of supervised climbing using safe auto-belay systems that allow children of different ages and abilities to participate independently. The centre provides all necessary equipment and offers a supportive, structured environment that helps develop physical skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience.

School, youth, and charity groups benefit from a discounted rate of £10 per person, and exclusive hire of the facility is available for £200, making it a flexible and cost-effective option for larger groups. With options for group bookings and trained staff guiding children throughout, it’s a fun, inclusive, and educational activity well-suited to school trips.

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Clip’n Climb Metrocentre School and Group Climbing Trips Tyne and Wear / climbing centres North East / indoor activity North East

Clip ’n Climb Metrocentre is a great choice for educational visits because it combines physical activity, problem-solving, and teamwork in a safe, engaging, and fully supervised environment. The wide range of climbing challenges caters to different ages and abilities, helping pupils build confidence, resilience, coordination, and communication skills while having fun. Structured sessions begin with a safety briefing and harness fitting, and trained staff support and encourage children throughout, ensuring the experience is both safe and empowering. With accessible facilities and an exciting, memorable format that motivates students to challenge themselves, Clip ’n Climb offers a high-value educational experience that supports personal development as well as physical wellbeing.

Clip ’n Climb Metrocentre school trips are designed to support learning as well as physical activity.

While the sessions are fun and engaging, they also promote skills linked to the curriculum, such as physical development, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and resilience.

Activities are suitable for children of all ages and abilities, providing a safe and inclusive environment where pupils can develop coordination, strength, and confidence. School trips to Clip ’n Climb Metrocentre offer practical, hands-on experiences that complement Key Stage learning objectives in PE, personal, social, and health education (PSHE), and team-building topics, making the visit both educational and memorable.

For group or party bookings, you need to book for at least 10 climbers.

For their standard party packages, the maximum is 30 climbers per session.

Photos or videos may be taken during sessions for promotional use. If visitors do not consent, climbers are advised to inform Clip n Climb Metrocentre verbally or in writing.

• All climbers must attend a safety briefing before entering the arena.
• Staff explain how to use the auto-belay systems correctly, clip in safely, and follow the climbing rules.
• There is a formal “Acknowledgement of Risk” statement for climbers to agree to.

clipnclimbmetro@bandainamco.co.uk

Standard climbing sessions cost £14.95 per person for 45 minutes of climbing.

There are special offers: for example, on Tuesdays you can get 50% off standard climbing sessions.

There’s a Blue Light discount (for NHS/emergency services, armed forces, etc.) – Blue Light Card holders can climb for £10 (drop slide included).

Early bird and Twilight offers: e.g. Sunday 10am and 10:15am sessions are £10; evening sessions (5–8 pm) are also £10 with their Twilight deal.

School youth group £10.00 per person

Climbers must wear suitable, climbing-appropriate clothing.

Climbers must wear suitable, climbing-appropriate clothing.  

Flat, closed-toe shoes only — no flip-flops, Crocs, heels, boots, or climbing-specialist shoes. 

For the Drop Slide, climbers must wear socks. 

Long hair must be tied back, and loose jewellery, hats, or hoodies must be removed before climbing.

Clip ’n Climb staff undergo structured training. Their Level 1 training covers safety briefings, harness fitting, supervision, and routine checks. 

There is also Level 2 training, which includes rescue procedures (e.g. rescuing a climber who is “frozen” or dealing with a failed auto-belay).

• Over 25 climbing walls / challenges (varied themed climbs)
• 10-metre (or ~9 m) vertical drop slide
• All necessary climbing equipment provided
• Accessible facilities – all venues are accessible; they have equipment for various needs
• On-site food & drink via dining areas / café
• Seating / viewing area (part of the wider Funscape) — climbers and non-climbers can watch
• Party / group booking facilities (birthday parties, group sessions)
• Toilet facilities (including accessible toilets) via the centre

Clip ’n Climb Metrocentre, operated by Namco Funscape, emphasises all-inclusive access and strong disability awareness, stating that all of its venues are designed to be accessible.

Monday–Thursday: 11:00am – 8:00pm (last climbing session at 7pm)

Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm (last session at 8pm)

Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm (last session at 8pm)

Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm (last session at 7pm)