Corporate and team days
Team building in Crawley with a climbing challenge
Problem solving, trust and a bit of friendly competition, for teams of every ability. No climbing experience needed.
Most team days ask people to sit and listen. A climbing session gets everyone moving, talking and cheering each other on. Our walls look like giant, brightly coloured games, each needing a different skill, so the person who tops one challenge may need help on the next. That mix of encouragement and friendly rivalry is what makes it work for teams.
Everyone climbs on an auto-belay, so nobody needs to hold a rope or know any knots, and nobody is stuck waiting for a partner. People who'd rather not climb can still take part by encouraging, timing and keeping score.
The session
What a team building session can include
1
Safety briefing
Our team fits everyone's harness and explains how the auto-belays work. In a standard session this takes 30 minutes.
2
Climbing challenges
Time on the walls to try as many challenges as you can.
3
Hosted games
Hosted challenges or games can be added to suit your group.
4
Food and drink
Food and drink packages are available, and the South Ridge Café can cater for breaks.
When and how
Planning your team day
Weekday availability
Wednesdays and Thursdays in term time are kept for group bookings and private hire, which suits work groups. Evening and out-of-hours hire may also be available, subject to your requirements and our availability.
Group size and price
Minimum of 10x climbers, pricing will be dependant on date, time and final numbers. Contact us for a bespoke quote.
Getting here
We're just off Junction 11 of the M23 in Pease Pottage, with free parking on site. Crawley station is around 10 minutes away by car.
The whole venue
For a bigger event, exclusive hire gives your group our climbing arena, soft play, party rooms and the South Ridge Café.
Before you come
What your team needs to know
- Wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Open-toed shoes, flip-flops, boots, Crocs, rock shoes and heels are not allowed.
- Long hair must be tied back, and jewellery, hats and hooded tops removed before climbing.
- Climbers must weigh between 15kg and 150kg.
- Our ground floor is wheelchair friendly. Call us before your visit to talk through any access needs.
- Free lockers and cubbies are available for coats and small bags.
Why it works
What teams get out of a climbing session
- A level playing field. Climbing is new to most people, so job titles don't matter and everyone starts from the same place.
- Encouragement comes naturally. People cheer each other on, swap tips on the trickier walls and celebrate when someone reaches the top.
- Something to talk about afterwards. A shared challenge gives a team stories and in-jokes that last well beyond the day.
Tell us about your team
Share your group size and preferred dates and we'll come back with options and a price.
Team building questions
Does everyone have to climb?
No. Anyone who would rather not climb can watch for free and still get involved by encouraging, timing and keeping score.
Do we need any climbing experience?
None at all. Every wall has an auto-belay, and our team gives a full safety briefing and fits every harness before you start.
Can we book the whole venue?
Yes. Exclusive hire gives your group our climbing arena, soft play, party rooms and café. Evening and out-of-hours hire may be available.