- Climb for as long as you want in one day
- Free climbing shoe rental
- Not climbed here before? Learn about the induction
Adult £14.00
Concessions and students £12.00
Junior climbers (7-13) £12.00
Junior climbers (4-6) £8
Opening times
*Please be aware that on weekdays, our downstairs climbing area opens 30 minutes later than the upstairs climbing area.
Our current opening times are:
- Mon - Fri
- 06:30 - 22:00
- Sat-Sun
- 09:00 - 20:00
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Get in touch
6 Birchall Street, Liverpool, L20 8PD
0151 345 0587
Facilities
Watch the video below to have a look around our Liverpool Sandhills wall.
- Shop
- Cafe and licensed bar
- Changing rooms and showers
- Lockers (please bring your own padlock)
- Onsite parking and bike racks
- Kids' climbing centre (ages 4+)
- Disabled access
- Training area
- Dogs Welcome
- Free shoe hire
For new climbers...
With a relaxed atmosphere and experts available to guide you, we give you a fun place to work out your body and mind.
For experienced climbers...
Regularly changed routes, a thriving community of climbers and all you can climb memberships available.
For kids & groups...
A great family activity which keeps the kids engaged. Our cafe is open serving fresh coffee and snacks all day.
Calendar
First steps
18:30 - 19:30
Show moreMeet other new climbers making moves.
Included in entry.
Show moreGet off the ground tackling V0-V2 climbs with expert guidance from our coaching team.
Yoga
19:00 - 20:00
Show moreWarm up or cool down with our yoga sessions designed specifically for climbers.
£14.00 (FREE for members).
Show moreA fun session aimed specifically at climbers' needs. Suitable for warming up and cooling down as well as a stand alone session. No experience necessary.
Next level
20:00 - 21:00
Show moreKick it up a gear and crush those V3 and V4 climbs.
Included in your entry.
Show moreTake up the next challenge.
Need a little motivation and fresh perspective? These informal but challenging sessions will encourage you to try more advanced techniques and give you some insight into developing greater strength and flexibility.
Next steps classes run as three sessions on rotation. Pick and choose and come as many times as you like.
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
Rock Club Junior
17:30 - 19:00
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Hangar Women Rock
18:00 - 21:00
Show moreA mixed ability group session for ladies who like to train together. Included in entry.
Show moreA fun and informal group session for ladies who like to train together. This is a mixed ability session so everyone is welcome (although we recommend you come along to a couple of First Steps sessions beforehand to get the basics down).
HWR is extremely popular - advance booking highly recommended.
Hangar Women Rock
19:00 - 22:00
Show moreA mixed ability group session for ladies who like to train together. Included in entry.
Show moreA fun and informal group session for ladies who like to train together. This is a mixed ability session so everyone is welcome (although we recommend you come along to a couple of First Steps sessions beforehand to get the basics down).
HWR is extremely popular - advance booking highly recommended.
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
Fri-Gay
18:30 - 22:00
Show moreA social session for Adults who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community & their friends. A chance to meet new people, share experiences & climb together.
Show moreA social session for Adults who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community & their friends. A chance to meet new people, share experiences & climb together.
The session kicks off with a catch up over a free tea/coffee from our Hangar Cafe @ 6:30pm before squeezing into those climbing shoes to make some shapes on the wall at 7pm. What’s not to Love!?
The session is supported by a qualified coach, is open to all abilities and included in the cost of your PAYG entry/membership. All you need to do is book a date that suits and bring your psych. See you there.There are currently no events of this type on this day..
Rock Club Mini
09:15 - 10:15
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Junior
09:15 - 10:30
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
10:45 - 11:45
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Junior
11:00 - 12:15
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
12:15 - 13:15
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Junior
12:45 - 14:00
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
13:45 - 14:45
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
Rock Club Mini
09:15 - 10:15
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Junior
09:15 - 10:30
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
10:45 - 11:45
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Junior
11:00 - 12:15
Show moreCoach-led sessions for beginner-intermediate junior climbers aged 7-13.
Show moreThe ideal way for kids to get started on their climbing journey. We'll help them get to grips with the wall, progressing from first steps to being competent and safe when climbing unsupervised through loads of fun challenges, games and group work.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
12:15 - 13:15
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
Advanced Rock Club
12:45 - 13:45
Show moreA session for advanced kids aged 7-13. Come to one of our Junior Rock Clubs for an assessment before booking your first Advanced session.
Show moreFor our more experienced kids, this is a great opportunity for them to build their skills and learn from one another, developing as a competent unsupervised climber with a view to progressing to Squad level if they wish.
These are invite only sessions - invite is by assessment at one of our Junior Rock Club sessions. If in doubt chat to a member of the crew or give us a call for info.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding recognised BMC coaching qualifications.
Rock Club Mini
13:45 - 14:45
Show moreA coach-led session for junior climbers aged 4-7.
Show moreLeave your little ones in the expert hands of our coaches. These sessions involve lots of fun and games. building balance, flexibility and confidence through play.
All our staff are DBS checked and fully first aid trained as well as holding BMC recognised coaching qualifications.
There are currently no events of this type on this day..
Pay as you go
Is this your first time climbing at the Hangar? No problem, you will get a free 15-minute induction with our expert who will show you how to use the wall, give you some climbing pointers and pick out some great climbs for you.
Adult £14.00
Concessions and students £12.00
NHS, emergency services, armed forces, parental leave, registered unemployed, over 60s, disabled and carers - check our T&Cs to see what proof of ID we need to see.
Students get concession pricing all day on a Monday - you'll need your NUS card.
Junior climbers (7-13) £12.00
We operate a strict 2:1 kids to adult climbing ratio and climbing is only available for kids aged 4+. Please check our supervision guidelines before coming down.
Junior climbers (4-6) £8
We operate a strict 2:1 kids to adult climbing ratio and climbing is only available for kids aged 4+. Please check our supervision guidelines before coming down.
Membership
£29.99 per month
£24.99 per month /Youth
£14.99 per month /Youth with Adult Membership
£45 per month /Youth rock club Membership
No contracts, no joining fees and no cancellation charges.
Better yet, Hangar members get loads of additional perks, including:
- Unlimited climbing at any time
- Discounts and member-only promotions
- Free climbing classes (excluding Rock Club)
- Free access to Hangar events
- Upgraded climbing shoe rentals for only £3
- Unlimited free guest passes every month
- Priority booking and discounts on climbing industry events
What to expect
Do I need an induction?
If you've never climbed at The Climbing Hangar before you'll need to come to come to an induction session (even if you're in the company of experts). All sessions must be booked in advance. Select "First Climb" from the session menu to receive a brief induction.
If you're bringing the kids but don't intend to climb yourself, you'll still need to come to an induction to ensure you understand the dangers in the wall and how to keep your little ones safe. Again, booking in advance is best.
If you've climbed a few times you'll be asked some questions about your experience when you arrive. Don't be offended if we recommend you do an induction after this - it may well just be a refresher, but it's our way of ensuring everyone is safe in the environment, and we promise it won't take too long. You might even pick up some useful tips!
Do I need to book in advance
We ask that anyone who hasn't climbed at TCH Sandhills please book an induction. In addition, we recommend booking in for our classes as they fill up quickly!
How fit and strong do I need to be?
You don’t need to be fit or super strong to start climbing. You’ll find climbs (we call them problems) you can do on your first visit, and the more you practice the stronger you’ll become! Just make sure you warm up before you start to minimise the risk of injury, and you can get cracking right away (our staff can help if you need guidance – just ask).
What equipment do I need?
You don’t need to bring anything with you except your enthusiasm and some comfortable clothes. Shoe hire is included in entry and chalk’s just £1.50.
What should I wear?
General sports gear is fine. The important thing is to be comfortable, and wear something that allows for a lot of movement. It can also be chilly at The Hangar, although you’ll warm up fast once you’re climbing, so layers are good. You can always remove your sweater once you get sweaty!
I don't like heights - how high is the wall?
Bouldering isn’t about climbing high. The wall is only 4.2m at its highest point. And remember, while your hands might be at the top, your feet are unlikely to ever be more than 3m off the ground. The Climbing Hangar has crash mats throughout and we can teach you to land safely to minimise the risk of injury. As you gain in confidence you will stop noticing the heights.
In the wall
What do the colours mean?
Each problem is set in one colour and each colour represents a particular difficulty level or grade. There is a board next to reception which explains which colours relate to which grade so you can easily identify problems for your skill level.
How dangerous is bouldering?
Bouldering is a risky sport. But as long as you are aware of the particular type of risks associated with bouldering and how to avoid unnecessary dangers, it’s actually no more dangerous than normal kids’ play activities or adult sports.
We’ll give you all the information you need to stay safe, and our crew is fully qualified in coaching (and first aid!).
What kinds of people go bouldering?
All sorts of people and all ages go bouldering. There’s really no particular ‘type’ although in general boulderers are a friendly and helpful bunch who like nothing more than to see people overcoming their fears and succeeding on the wall. Whether you’re just starting out or climbing in the top grades, everyone has a move that scares them or a challenge that they can’t quite master, and everyone is cheering each other on. We love to meet new people and introduce them to this fantastic sport. You will be warmly welcomed at The Climbing Hangar.
Kids
We want to bring a group of kids down – what do we need to know?
- For every two children you bring, you need one adult supervising. This includes kids who aren’t climbing.
- Supervision means you need to be within eyesight of your kids at all times. And for little ones under four, you must be within arm’s reach
- If you’re bringing kids for the first time you’ll need to come to a supervision induction. It’s worth booking online – just choose your induction slot and book for the number of children you’d like to bring – this will cover their entry (supervisors come for free).
- Different Hangars have slightly different facilities for kids – in general we’re happy for junior climbers to come in from the age of four, but in London we can’t have little ones younger than seven on the mats. If in doubt contact your local Hangar for more information.
Can kids under 18 climb unsupervised?
Yes. 14-17 year olds are welcome to climb at the Hangar without an adult but you do need to bring a parent of guardian with you on your first visit so we can get the waiver signed off in centre (even if you complete the waiver form at home). Once that’s done you’re free to come and go as you please.
I want to bring a group of kids down; what arrangements do I need to make?
If you’re a teacher or youth group leader, you’ll need to attend one of our Train the Trainer sessions. These are free sessions that ensure you’re safe on the mats, understand the basics of climbing and have some fun activities to do with the kids.
We’ll also need a copy of your public liability insurance and any first aid qualifications.
Once that’s done you’re free to bring down a group of up to 10 kids (per trainer) whenever you want, although we ask that you always give us a call in advance as it can get quite busy.
If you’re a parent and you’d like to come with your kids and their friends, you will need to attend an induction if you’ve never climbed before.
You’re welcome to bring as many little ones as you wish, but please note that you must have one inducted adult for every two kids who come along in order to be covered by our insurance.
Classes
What's your cancellation policy for classes?
For all pay as you go clubs and classes, we're happy to refund the cost of the session providing you cancel at least 24 hours in advance. No refund is available if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance.
Please contact the centre to cancel – you can’t cancel sessions via your online account.
Can I reserve a space and pay on the day
Lots of our sessions are included in your entry price. For Liverpool, London and Plymouth you can book online and pay entry when you arrive at the centre.
In Swansea our booking system requires that you pay your entry fee at the time of booking a session.
For all paid sessions you'll need to pay at the time of booking. We're not able to reserve spaces on your behalf.
Memberships
How do I cancel my membership?
You can cancel at any time with no charges. You'll keep your membership privileges until the end of the billing cycle (we don't pay pro rata refunds).
To cancel you need to complete our cancellation form.
Submit your cancellation request before midday on the last day of the month to ensure you won't be charged.
How do I sign up for membership?
Just speak to one of the crew next time you're in the centre and they'll get you all set.
Membership costs just £29.99 per month. Your first payment will be a pro-rata amount (min. of £11) to take you to the end of the current month and then we'll set you up with a recurring card payment. Payment is taken on the 1st of each month.
How to find us
We're a stones throw from Sandhills station and if you're coming by bike or car there's plenty of parking and bike racks on site.
Our address is:
6 Birchall Street
Liverpool
L20 8PD
Grab these buses: 136, 835, 839 – 3 min walk
Closest station: Sandhills Station Liverpool – 5 min walk
