Chimera Climbing Canterbury
Canterbury, East Kent
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Chimera's Canterbury centre offers rope-free bouldering on colour-graded routes from beginner to advanced, all over thick safety matting. Junior clubs, parties and coaching sessions make it accessible to newcomers, and there are showers and a café. It is a good indoor alternative to the city's sightseeing for active teens.
Highlights
- Graded bouldering routes for all levels
- Kids clubs from age 5
- Coaching for beginners
- Café and changing facilities
Good to know
- Children must be at least 5
- Under-16s must be supervised unless signed off by a coach
Getting there
Chimera Climbing Canterbury, Unit 1, 22 Maynard Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RHParking: Limited on-site parking with pay and display nearby.
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Nearby
Image: Canterbury City CouncilDane John Gardens
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Image: Canterbury Punting CompanyCanterbury Punting Company
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Image: Friends of Westgate ParksWestgate Gardens
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