Clip 'n Climb Crawley

What Clip 'n Climb Crawley does

Clip 'n Climb Crawley (legal entity: Clip n Climb Crawley Limited) is a UK private limited company operating a single indoor family activity centre at 6 Forest Park Way, Pease Pottage, Crawley, founded in 2023. The venue positions itself as the UK's largest Clip 'n Climb franchise site and offers indoor climbing, a soft play area for children aged 0–9, a Zapp Laser Tag arena, dedicated birthday party rooms, and an on-site cafe (South Ridge Cafe). It serves families with children aged 4+, schools and summer-school providers, registered youth organisations (Scouts, Guides, Cadets), and corporate teams seeking team-building experiences, drawing visitors from Sussex, Surrey, and Greater London given proximity to the M23 and Gatwick Airport.

The core climbing offering uses Clip 'n Climb's franchise challenges paired with BelayMate automatic belay technology, which enables safe solo climbing without a human belay partner and supports a minimum age of 4 and weight range of 15–150 kg. The product set spans Just Climb and Mini Mountaineers general admission sessions, add-on challenges (Stairway to Heaven, Vertical Drop Slide), four birthday party formats, NICAS-accredited holiday clubs, after-school club, full-day holiday camps, and exclusive full-venue hire for corporate and private events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an online booking system, walk-ins, phone, and on-site sales; the company does not appear to use third-party resellers.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time activity fees and limited recurring streams. Just Climb sessions are priced at £19.99 standard / £15.99 off-peak; Mini Mountaineers at £15.99 / £12.99 off-peak; soft play at £8.50–£9.50; birthday party packages from £17.99pp to £34.99pp; laser tag from £14.99pp to £28.99pp; and add-ons such as Stairway to Heaven at £4.00 and the Extreme Challenge Combo at £7.00 online. Recurring revenue comes from the Climb+ monthly membership at £25 per month (12-month minimum term via Direct Debit) and the seasonal Unlimited Summer Pass; gift cards provide a prepaid voucher channel. Marketing relies on the company website, social media, an email newsletter, and word-of-mouth/reviews. The business operates from a single location with 11 employees and no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Clip 'n Climb Crawley

Legal name

Clip n Climb Crawley Limited

Website

https://crawley.clipnclimb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clip 'n Climb Crawley is the UK's largest Clip 'n Climb indoor climbing franchise, operating a single venue in Crawley offering climbing, soft play, laser tag, parties, and memberships to families, schools, youth groups, and corporate teams across Sussex, Surrey, and Greater London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Climbing Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Climbing & Mountaineering Gyms/Guides (Indoor, Outdoor, Via Ferrata) (THAAAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adventure & Aerial Parks (Ropes Courses, Zipline Parks, Climbing Parks) (THAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Indoor climbing centre
• Family entertainment venue
• Children birthday parties
• Laser tag arena
• Soft play facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Crawley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Climb+ Membership Subscription: Monthly subscription membership at £25 per calendar month providing unlimited climbing sessions during normal opening hours, 10% café discount, priority booking, and access to exclusive member events. 12-month minimum term with Direct Debit payments.
2. Pay-As-You-Go Climbing Sessions: Individual and family climbing session bookings at £19.99 per person (ages 4+), £15.99 off-peak. Sessions include safety briefing, harness fitting, and 55 minutes of climbing time.
3. Birthday Party Packages: Climbing party packages from £19.99pp (standard) to £34.99pp (ultimate), laser tag parties from £24.99pp, and soft play parties at £17.99pp. Minimum 10 participants required. Includes private party room time, food, and activities.
4. Laser Tag Sessions and Parties: Open laser tag sessions at £14.99pp (ages 5-13) and themed laser tag parties from £24.99pp to £28.99pp. Includes themed environments, multiple games, pizza, and refreshments.
5. Soft Play Admissions: Soft play entry for children aged 0-9 at £8.50 (under 4's) or £9.50 (up to 9 years). Pre-booking required, no walk-ins allowed.
6. After School Club: Weekly term-time climbing club for children aged 4-12 at £15.99 per session or £39 per month via Direct Debit. Instructor-led sessions with climbing challenges and games.
7. NICAS Holiday Club: School holiday climbing programmes progressing through National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes (NICAS). NICAS Clip Holiday Club at £99/person for 3 days, NICAS Level 1 at £129/person for 3 days.
8. Holiday Heights Kids Club: Full-day summer holiday club at £45 per child per day, including climbing, team building, pizza making, and lunch. Available for ages 8+ years.
9. Summer Pass: 49-day unlimited climbing pass valid 20 July to 6 September. Available for 1-4 named participants with advance booking required.
10. Exclusive Venue Hire: Full private hire of the entire centre for corporate events, birthday parties, school trips, and team building. Pricing varies by group size, time, and package requirements.
11. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available for purchase online, by phone, or in person. Can be printed for gifting purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clip 'n Climb Crawley operates an indoor climbing and family entertainment centre offering automated belay climbing sessions across more than 250 challenges, laser tag, soft play, and structured children's programmes (After School Club, NICAS Holiday Club, Holiday Heights Kids Club). The venue runs birthday party packages, group and corporate bookings, exclusive venue hire, and recurring Climb+ memberships, supported by an on-site café and integrated online booking system.

Product overview

Clip 'n Climb Crawley is the UK's largest Clip 'n Climb indoor climbing centre, operating as a single unified activity venue rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on indoor climbing using Clip 'n Climb's international franchise challenges with proprietary BelayMate automatic belay technology, complemented by Zapp Laser Tag, Soft Play areas, and dedicated party facilities. The business offers diverse products: the core Just Climb and Mini Mountaineers climbing sessions (with add-on challenges like Stairway to Heaven and Vertical Drop Slide); Zapp Laser Tag with themed sessions and party packages (Astro and Supernova); birthday party packages across climbing, soft play, and laser tag formats; membership programs (Climb+ at £25/month and Unlimited Summer Pass); structured youth programs (After School Club, NICAS Holiday Club, Holiday Heights Kids Club); and group offerings (Schools & Groups, Summer Schools, Corporate Team Building). Supporting services include Exclusive Hire for private events, South Ridge Café, and Gift Cards. The company operates from a single location in Crawley with no SaaS platform or API products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Climb+ Membership: Premium climbing membership offering unlimited climbing sessions for £25 per month, 10% café discount, priority booking, and exclusive member events.
• After School Club
• NICAS Holiday Club
• Holiday Heights Kids Club
• South Ridge Café

Products and services

• Indoor Climbing Sessions Standard 55-minute indoor climbing sessions using BelayMate automatic belay technology across more than 250 international climbing challenges. Includes safety briefing, harness fitting, and 55 minutes of climbing time. Pricing: £19.99 per person (off-peak £15.99). For ages 4+.
• Mini Mountaineers Climbing Sessions Specialised climbing sessions designed for younger children, priced at £15.99 per person (off-peak £12.99). Aimed at introducing mini climbers to the indoor climbing experience.
• Zapp Laser Tag Sessions High-energy open laser tag sessions in themed environments using state-of-the-art laser zappers. 1-hour sessions including 3 games and safety briefing. Priced at £14.99 per person for ages 5-13.
• Soft Play Admissions Indoor soft play area for children aged 0-9 years. Pre-booking required with no walk-ins accepted. Priced at £8.50 per child (under 4s) and £9.50 per child (up to 9 years).
• Birthday Party Packages Full-service birthday party hosting across climbing, laser tag, and soft play formats. Includes private party room time, food, and activities. Minimum 10 participants with a £50 non-refundable deposit. Climbing parties from £19.99pp (off-peak) to £34.99pp (ultimate); laser tag parties from £24.99pp to £28.99pp; soft play parties at £17.99pp.
• After School Club Weekly instructor-led climbing sessions held on Mondays during term time at 16:30 for children aged 4-12. Priced at £15.99 per session or £39 per month via Direct Debit. Includes climbing challenges and games.
• NICAS Holiday Club School holiday climbing programmes accredited by the National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes (NICAS). NICAS Clip Holiday Club (ages 6+) at £99 per person for 3 days; NICAS Climbing Level 1 (ages 7+) at £129 per person for 3 days. Includes NICAS logbook, certificates, coaching, and equipment hire.
• Holiday Heights Kids Club Full-day summer holiday club for children aged 8+, including climbing, team building, pizza making, and lunch. Priced at £45 per child per day on selected days in July and August.
• Schools and Groups Sessions Tailored climbing sessions for school groups with team-building exercises, workshops, and educational talks. Discounted rates for registered groups including Scouts and Cadets.
• Summer Schools Programme Indoor climbing sessions designed for summer school groups with trial rates and reduced partner rates for regular providers. Centred on confidence, physical fitness, and skill development, located 10 minutes from Gatwick Airport with M23 access.
• Corporate Team Building Corporate packages combining climbing activities, meeting rooms, event spaces, catering services, and optional exclusive use of the entire venue to develop collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
• Exclusive Venue Hire Full private hire of the entire centre for corporate events, birthday parties, school trips, and team building. Includes climbing arena, soft play, party rooms, and café with optional catering and extended-hire packages. Pricing varies by group size, time, and package.
• Climb+ Membership Premium monthly subscription membership at £25 per calendar month with 12-month minimum term via Direct Debit. Provides unlimited climbing sessions during normal opening hours, 10% café discount, priority booking, and access to exclusive member events.
• Unlimited Summer Pass Seasonal 49-day unlimited climbing pass available for 1-4 named participants with advance booking required. Valid for standard climbing sessions only.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase online, by phone, or in person, and can be printed for gifting purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clip 'n Climb has already served more than 3 million users worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Flip Out: UK trampoline and adventure park chain targeting family birthday parties and group visits — overlapping customer segments (families, schools, corporate team building) but different core activity.
• Zip World: UK adventure activity operator focused on zip lines, high-altitude courses, and climbing experiences. Comparable adventure-segment customer base (families, schools, corporate groups) and similar group-booking economics.

Direct peers

• Rock Up: UK-wide chain of indoor climbing centres using auto-belay walls targeted at families, birthday parties, and groups. Most direct competitor to the Clip 'n Climb Crawley concept and customer segments.
• Awesome Walls: UK indoor climbing centre chain with locations focused on beginner-friendly, group, and family climbing — directly comparable to Clip 'n Climb Crawley's accessible climbing proposition.
• Boardroom Climbing: Multi-site UK indoor climbing centre operator offering bouldering and roped climbing for beginners through to experienced climbers, comparable in facility type and target audience overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Clip 'n Climb International: The franchisor of the Clip 'n Climb brand operating 250+ centres worldwide. Sets the brand standards, equipment, and challenge design that Clip 'n Climb Crawley operates under franchise.
• Tenpin: National family entertainment centre chain combining bowling, soft play, and amusement activities. Comparable multi-activity venue economics and family-birthday use case.
• Hollywood Bowl: UK-listed family entertainment operator with sites combining bowling, amusements, and food & beverage. Overlapping with Clip 'n Climb Crawley on the family leisure occasions and birthday party segment.
• The Climbing Academy (TCA): Established UK bouldering-focused gym chain with broader climber-focused positioning; comparable indoor climbing facility economics, though more skewed toward adult enthusiast climbers than family parties.

Regional players

• Go Ape: Outdoor adventure activity operator (high ropes, zip lines, climbing) targeting similar family, school, and corporate group segments as Clip 'n Climb Crawley, but delivered outdoors in a different venue format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/clipnclimbcrawley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clip-n-climb-crawley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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