on Leeds’ South Bank
City bloc
City Bloc is Leeds’ original bouldering wall, set inside a Victorian train foundry. Independent since 2009, we’re a careful blend of new school and old school climbing. Proper climbing, good people, and a solid community. Comp wall, coaching, kids clubs, training spaces, and a café when you need a brew.
Classes & Coaching
Coaching, yoga, and classes designed to support your climbing
Kids, Teens & Families
All the info on classes, coaching, family inductions, supervision, group visits, and unsupervised climbing.
See What’s On
Latest on events, competitions, offers, training courses, and community news.
Come Visit Us
Great bouldering facility with regular route resets. Friendly climbers and helpful approachable staff, really relaxed atmosphere. Grades for all levels, changing room with free valuables lockers plus hot drinks and cake at reception.
Loyalty Programme
Get Your 123 Loyalty Card
New customers can climb three times at £9 per session (shoe hire included), then get 50% off a month pass – just £21 for unlimited climbing that month.
Summer League
The Summer League is a multiple round bouldering competition from May to September where climbers of all levels tackle 35 problems per round and compete across several categories.
Kids Classes
Find out how our qualified instructor led kids clubs and NICAS Bouldering classes help your child build confidence, move smarter, and get climbing – no experience needed.
School Groups
City Bloc Leeds uses climbing to build confidence, resilience, and fitness in young people. Our tailored school programs deliver skills and lessons that extend well beyond the climbing sessions. Find out more about how we partner with schools to make a lasting impact.
Teens Classes
Did you know we run a NICAS bouldering class specifically for teens, plus a midweek Teens Climbing Class? Great options for teens wanting something active and different.
News and Blog
Bloc Party 2025 Write Up
chalk, psych, community A Recap of City Bloc’s Bloc Party 2025 Each year, Bloc Party somehow gets bigger and better, and 2025 was no exception. The air was thick with chalk dust and buzzing with energy as we brought together climbers of all levels for a day of challenging routes and community spirit. From athletes…
Summer League 25 Final
competition and community City Bloc’s Summer League 2025 Final Close battles, decider blocs, no-tex challenge, and non stop crushing – the Summer League Final on Friday September 5th was intense from start to finish. Ben & Alfie set problems that pushed everyone hard, and the competitors showed up ready to send. Here are the results…
Summer League 2025 Is Here
As the sun (finally) shows up over Leeds and the crash pads start drying out, it can only mean one thing – City Bloc’s Summer League is back. After the electric atmosphere of the Winter League Final, we’re riding that high straight into another season of chalky palms, friendly rivalries, and good vibes at the…
Climbing may be hard, but it’s easier than growing up!
Stewart M. Green