Welcome
Party BOOKINGS NOW LIVE up to the 28th February 2026
The UK's first ultra realistic bouldering park
Dedicated kid's area - Coffee shop - Free parking - Pizza
About Boatyard Boulders
Do I need to book? When are you open?
Do I need to book? When are you open?
Do I need to book? When are you open?
- School holidays from March open every day 7 days of the week 10am-5pm no need to book.
- Term time we open for walk-in's Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
- Term time weekdays and evenings we do group bookings only. Book these through this website online.
What ages do you allow to climb?
Do I need to book? When are you open?
Do I need to book? When are you open?
- 4+ on our dedicated sheltered kid's wall.
- 8+ on the real rock wall.
- Younger children are welcome but must not be allowed on the climbing structures.
Is there free parking?
Do I need to book? When are you open?
Is there free parking?
- Yes 3 hours free parking, but you must register in reception as soon as you get here.
- Scout evenings when the carpark is full, there is extra parking on the industrial estate.
Abandoned UnUSED LAND NOW A VIBRANT activity hub
Our Goals
- Bring back into use a site with a history of youth provision.
- Work with other local charities and youth organisations to make use of the space
- Get people from more diverse backgrounds into bouldering.
- Improve the facilities to add more year around activities.
- Promote and celebrate Nottingham through murals and events.
- Run a holiday program to help local parents with childcare.
- Create more green space and improve the view from Lady Bay bridge.
- Develop a youth club here