Get started at Highball

Whether you’re brand new to climbing or just discovering Highball, you’re in the right place! Scroll down or use the buttons below to find everything you need to get started and make the most of your visit.

New to climbing

New to climbing? The best way to begin your journey is by booking one of our introductory courses below. These sessions are designed to give you the skills and confidence you need to climb independently (without supervision). Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be ready to explore the centre and enjoy climbing at your own pace whenever you like.

INTRO TO BOULDERING

What it is:  Our Intro to Bouldering course is a single session designed to teach you the essentials of bouldering. You’ll learn how to climb safely, navigate the centre, and build confidence to enjoy bouldering independently.

(Please note, under 16’s will need a parent/guardian present to counter sign their forms before and after the session.)

When is it: Weekdays & weekends

Who’s it for: Individuals aged 14+

Duration: 1 hour + optional independent climbing afterwards

Price: £25 per person

PRIVATE TASTER SESSION

What it is: Highball Private Sessions are a great way to experience bouldering under the supervision of one of our trained coaches. These can be booked for groups of up to 6 people and can cover anything from your first bouldering experience to a private introduction so you can go on and climb unsupervised. 

These sessions are open to anyone aged 6 and over and can be tailored to suit your group’s skill level and interests. Pricing is for the entire group, so you can focus on climbing together without any surprises.

When is it: Weekdays & weekends

Who’s it for: individuals or groups aged 6+. Please note, only aged 14+ can be signed off to climb independently.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: £50 – £85 per group

New Online Intro to Bouldering Course

We’ve created a brand new Intro to Bouldering course which is ONLINE. It’s designed to make it easier for people to get on the wall without needing to be supervised.

Once you’ve completed it, you’ll be able to climb independently.

What the course offers:

A flexible, accessible intro to bouldering.

All the safety knowledge needed to climb independently.

A low-pressure way to start climbing.

A simple first step for anyone who’s ever thought, “I’d like to try that”.

BEGINNER’S SOCIAL

What it is: These relaxed, supportive evenings are designed to guide you through bouldering basics, with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you progress. Perfect if you’ve recently completed our Online Bouldering Induction or Introduction to Bouldering course and want a bit of extra support from one of our coaches. 

When is it: Monday evenings, from 7.30pm

Who’s it for: Open to all, only requirement is being an Unsupervised climber

Duration: 7.30pm-10pm

Price: Standard Entry Cost

Our Guarantee

“If you don’t feel confident, competent, and ready to climb independently after attending one of our intro courses, your next session is on us”

Supervising others

New to climbing? No problem! Alongside our intro courses, you also have the option to climb under the supervision of an experienced friend or family member. If someone you know is already a climber, make sure to review the supervision rules on our Supervision page to get started safely.

For those booking for children under 14, check out our
Kids Climbing page. It’s packed with all the details you need to make their climbing experience safe and fun.

Learn more →

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Best climbing centre in East Anglia just got even better. Incredible bouldering routes, some top out sections and a long 10m overhang. Superb
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This place is clearly going to be amazing when finished. Would only say one thing, which is that I would put in down climb holds, as opposed to just the odd one dotted around. Actual down climb mini “ladders”. Especially during this time when the matts are “firm” and bedding in, because landing on them from the top ain’t fun
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Another fantastic outing at the new centre. All staff very friendly and welcoming. We had our three grandsons aged 12 to 16. To say they enjoyed it is an understatement ! Special mention to instructor Ben. Went over and above in ensuring that they really had fun as well as instructing . Fantastic. We will be back !!!
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Booked the half term kids climb with Richard and thought it was excellent value for the session. The kids absolutely loved it, he was so attentive with the group of children he had. It’s spacious inside, great coffee and the cookies went down well post climb. If you are watching it’s not that warm whilst they are renovating but I imagine it’s great if you’re climbing and that said they do have blankets on the sofas.
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I used to climb at old Highball in 2017 and then started up again once I moved back to Norwich last year, and loved the old Centre. It was my favourite Centre I’ve climbed at and when they announced they were moving I was excited to see the new place! It’s bigger and better but still has all the same qualities of the old centre. It has a great variation of climbs, all the staff are both friendly and super helpful, always happy to assist when you need advice on a climb, and the general atmosphere is always fantastic. I can’t wait to see how the new centre develops over the coming months and years and expect to be visiting for many years to come. Special shoutout to Jude and Gilby for not only getting me back into climbing, but for also pushing me to climb higher and smarter!
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Amazing atmosphere with lovely staff and has a wide range of routes that suit all climbers

Are you an experienced climber?

If you’re an experienced climber, there is no need to complete one of our intro courses. Start by completing the Acceptance of Risk form below. When you arrive, we’ll do a quick competency check—it only takes a few minutes.

Once your form is completed and signed, you’ll receive an email invitation from Capitan (our booking system) to set up your account.

After activating your account, you can easily book your climbing session through your profile—just look for ‘Book Session or Event’ to get started.

Sign up here →

Feeling rusty?

If it’s been over a year since you last climbed, we may need to chat about your experience before you get started. Feeling a bit rusty? No problem! Our Intro Courses are a great way to refresh your skills and regain your confidence on the wall. By the end, you’ll be ready to climb with assurance and enthusiasm.

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