Mount Palace

One of London's oldest, smallest and friendliest climbing centres: a not-for-profit micro gym run by Crystal Palace locals, with roots in a climbing scene going back to 1991 and the Southern Sandstone crags nearby. It keeps prices low on purpose, works with local charities, and every staff member is a qualified roped-climbing instructor. Boulders use Font grades set to match outdoor climbing, so expect them a little stiff.

Ropes And Bouldering in Crystal Palace (National Sports Centre), zone 3. Bouldering F3+ to F7A plus two ungraded traverses; four top-rope bays (free harness & rope hire); textured feature wall mimicking Southern Sandstone; training area with 4 m campus board, Beastmaker, strap trainer and weights; topos by the wall; free shoe & chalk hire; showers, changing rooms and lockers (bring a padlock) in the National Sports Centre; free parking. Open in sessions only, closed Fri 3:30-6pm; last entry 1 hour before close

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Day-pass prices

Adult peak
£9.00
Adult off-peak
Not listed
Concession peak
£9.00
Concession off-peak
Not listed
Registration
£5.00

Membership and passes

Adult monthly
£35.00
Concession monthly
Not listed
Multi-visit
£5 yearly membership for all climbers; 10 passes £72, 5 passes £40.50; ages 14-22 £15/mo unlimited; bouldering mat hire £7.50/day

Off-peak and recurring deals

Student and concession information

No student or concession rate: everyone 18+ pays the £9 adult pass; under-18s £7.50. Ages 14-22 can get unlimited climbing for £15/month. All climbers also pay a £5 yearly membership.

Address and facilities

Lower floor, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, London SE19 2GA

Bouldering F3+ to F7A plus two ungraded traverses; four top-rope bays (free harness & rope hire); textured feature wall mimicking Southern Sandstone; training area with 4 m campus board, Beastmaker, strap trainer and weights; topos by the wall; free shoe & chalk hire; showers, changing rooms and lockers (bring a padlock) in the National Sports Centre; free parking. Open in sessions only, closed Fri 3:30-6pm; last entry 1 hour before close

Opening hours

MonClosed
Tue18:00–21:30
Wed18:00–21:30
Thu18:00–21:30
Fri10:00–21:30
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Classes

Adult roped climbing workshop 2 hours, £20, gear included; under-18 term courses £12.50 a lesson (instructed sessions currently paused).