Battle of Britain 2026

The 2026 edition of Battle of Britain returns to Depot Manchester on Saturday, the 7th of November. Tickets are now live and expected to sell out quickly, so don’t sleep if you want to join the biggest open-to-all bouldering competition in the UK.

We’ve added an extra 100 tickets to the event as of 4.09.26.

Follow the link to find out all the details and get your tickets.

Student Climbing

Looking for a one-stop shop for all things active, social and beneficial? Come climbing!

We have a whole host of options on offer for students new to and familiar with the city and to climbing. From £9 student entry days, free shoe hire until 31st October, and term-friendly climbing passes from £36 pcm, there is a lot to like about climbing with us.

Find out how you can expand your community in your new city with the perfect hobby for keeping fit and active, increase your focus, and enjoy a bit of competitive socialising, all at affordable prices.

Student climbing for 26/27 is here, and it’s happening at Depot Climbing.

Why You Should Try Indoor Climbing

Is it because it’s rising in popularity? Is it that it’s become an Olympic sport? Is it because you can get physically fit?

It’s all of those and more! Discover all the benefits of climbing, its community and the mental and physical health benefits it can provide.

It’s an honour for us to join your climbing journey. Find out more below.

Learn to Climb

Across all of our centres, from bouldering to roped climbing, we have expert coaches and instructors on hand to help.

Dedicated to helping you from complete beginner to experienced climbers and Olympic hopefuls, see how our range of classes can help you along your climbing journey from Day 1.

Common Climbing Questions

We know the world of indoor climbing can seem a little daunting at first, but we’ve been in the business since 2009, so we’ve come across almost all the questions you might have!

Find out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, and if you’re still not sure, get in touch!

School Holiday Sessions

We have a range of climbing classes for all abilities and experience levels, and starting from ages 1+. Keep them active and sociable during the school half term, with team-building activities and building social networks.

There’s a session for every climber and their parents. See how we can help the whole family get climbing this school holiday.

People of Depot Climbing Video Series

Profiling those who make up the Depot community, from athletes and route setters to staff, directors and customers, this video series focusses on the common thread that links us all; what we love about climbing.

Watch the first episodes now and subscribe for weekly content.

Climbing Kit for Everyone

We stock a comprehensive range of climbing equipment for all of your needs, from first pair of shoes and a chalk bag, to specialist equipment for the most remote adventures.

Every Depot Climbing centre has a climbing shop, but if you can’t find what you need there, you’ll find it on our online website.

Stay Classy:  Responsible Outdoor Bouldering

Climbing has never been more popular and in vogue and is growing at a rapid rate.

As a business that sees thousands of climbers each day, in a ‘self-governed’ sport, we believe we have a responsibility to help any climber aspiring to take their new passion to the next level; the outdoors!

We can build countless new walls, but we can’t build new crags. So how can we ensure we collectively look after what we’ve got? We teamed up with an author, photographer and gritstone aficionado Dave Parry,  to see what little behaviours we can all adopt to ensure out outdoor crags are well looked after.