Rock Climbing Gyms

Rock Up Watford

Rock Up Watford is a premier rock climbing gym located in Watford, England. Offering a range of climbing experiences for all levels, Rock Up Watford is the perfect destination for sports and hobbies enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a beginner, Rock Up Watford has something for everyone.

Introduction to Rock Up Watford

Rock Up Watford is a rock climbing gym located in the Harlequin section of the Intu Shopping Centre in Watford, England. Founded with the purpose of providing a unique and exciting experience for those interested in rock climbing, Rock Up Watford is known for its friendly staff and welcoming environment. The company is unique in that it offers a range of climbing walls suitable for climbers of all ages and skill levels.

Services & Products

Rock Up Watford offers a variety of rock climbing services, including climbing lessons, private events, and party packages. Customers can also purchase day passes or monthly memberships to access the climbing walls and equipment.

Location

Located in the bustling Intu Shopping Centre, Rock Up Watford is surrounded by a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. The area is known for its lively atmosphere and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The closest public transportation options to the gym are Watford Junction Station, Watford High Street Station, and Watford Underground Station, all within a 10-minute walk.

Benefits

Customers should choose Rock Up Watford for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, top-notch facilities, and unique climbing experiences. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a beginner, Rock Up Watford has something to offer.

Good to Know

Customers should be aware that Rock Up Watford has a height requirement of 1.2 meters for its climbing walls. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Reviews

Customers rave about the fun and challenging climbing walls at Rock Up Watford, as well as the helpful and patient staff. Many reviewers also note the clean and well-maintained facilities.

Amenities

climbing wall
harness
helmet
bouldering area
training room
belay device
rope
chalk bag
shoes
crash pad
instructional program
lockers
gear rental
pro shop
cafe
lounge
wi-fi
shower
parking

FAQ

What types of climbing routes or walls do you offer?

At Rock Up Watford, we offer a variety of climbing routes and walls for climbers of all levels. Our walls include top-rope climbs, lead climbs, and bouldering walls with varying degrees of difficulty.

Do you have trained staff members or instructors available for guidance?

Yes, we have trained staff members and qualified instructors available to guide you through your climbing experience. Our instructors can provide both group and private lessons for climbers of all levels.

Are there any age or experience level restrictions for accessing certain areas of the gym?

Yes, there are age and experience level restrictions for accessing certain areas of the gym. Our bouldering walls are suitable for climbers aged 4 and above, while our top-rope and lead climbs are suitable for climbers aged 6 and above. Climbers under the age of 14 are required to have adult supervision.

What types of equipment or gear are included with membership or rental fees?

Our rental fees include climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags. We also offer a range of gear for purchase, including ropes, carabiners, and belay devices. Members are required to provide their own equipment.

How often are your routes or walls updated and changed for variety?

We update and change our routes and walls on a regular basis to provide variety and challenges for our climbers. Our routes and walls are typically updated every 6-8 weeks to ensure a fresh climbing experience.

Reviews

Jivan Chana

Really fun but long waiting times

22-05-2023
Sathish Umapathy

This is a great facility and we have enjoyed our previous visits (through birthday parties) here. So we organised our daughter's sixth birthday party and had a horrible experience. First of all we didnt have enough staff on the floor to help the kids. I spent all my time running around and helping the kids in my group as well as other kids. We ordered food for additional 4 kids and it was completely missed. When we tried to order food at the cafe they basically refused saying we wouldnt get the food in time. I am giving 1 star for the facility and 1 star for the couple of girls who tried to help us. Over all very poor experience.

22-05-2023
Charlie Winch

Great experience for the kids and adults, the only thing I would say was the manager was funny about taking photos when your child is climbing the wall and your inside the area with them?

22-05-2023
CryptoAltGuy

Firstly my son has an amazing time and the young lady doing the induction was excellent, the place was great for kids but they will need plenty of stamina. On the down side it’s pretty clear that the climbing equipment hasn't been cleaned for a long time, considering that it’s fairly obvious that skin from hundreds of people has been deposited on the equipment there doesn’t seem to have been any cleaning done for quit a while if ever.

15-05-2023
A K

Nice place and overall a good hangout place for kids and families with average cafe (cafe staff can’t handle the crowd and pressure and just say No for the food orders!) But most important thing to know about this place is it has become very unhygienic, filthy, dirty and it seems like it has not been cleaned since COVID times! The RockUp walls, ropes and specially the ‘grip’ slots on the walls are terribly filthy and visibly dirty!!!! It’s sad to see such a nice place not being maintained for basic cleanliness and Hope the management takes a note of this and maintain hygiene and cleanliness

15-05-2023
Sami Fessey

Great activity for the kids, lots of different walls to climb. Soft play for the littler ones and good prices!

15-05-2023
felicity wood

Mainly, we felt that the place wasn't clean. Hand sanitizer stations were empty. Considering hands and shoes straight off the street touch the walls, we were not encouraged to wash hands before or after. Our hands were noticably dirty after climbing. The cafe tables and floors were messy and dirty, even though staff didn't seem to be doing much with them selves, they did not wipe or sweep up. The cafe and soft play area, smelled a bit sweaty too. Even though we pre booked food, we cancelled that and got a refund as we couldn't stay in there. Would be better to supply climbing shoes.

15-05-2023
ilias mihalis

We visit this please really often is quite nice and our little one really enjoyed there, The only reason why I give one star is because of the gate on the second floor is constantly open from non responsible parents, I will ask the store manager to keep an eye on it, Because kids under 5 playing there and could be really dangerous…

08-05-2023
nway aung

The operating hours should be same as shown on website. I came with my child around 7pm on Thursday and we were not allowed to enter. The staff said they need to do cleaning.

08-05-2023
Gary Patterson

Went early to be able to get my 3 year old in there and she loved it. She's been asking for over a year to go in and it didn't disappoint her

08-05-2023