Depot Climbing Sheffield

Positive experience: Great place for bouldering without the ropes, little cafe with nice choice of drinks and treats

Fantastic experience: Great gym woth a lot of routes, with different difficulties, so everybody will find something to climb on.

Fantastic experience: Great climbing, excellent setting, bit but often full carpark. The fact that it's always full it a testament to the quality of the place. Everyone should try it out once.

Fantastic experience: Came here from Reno, Nevada, USA for a 90 minute sesh and it was well worth the trip. Excellent boards, great setting, staff who might tell you about a soft 8A on grit, and a nice vibe overall. Sorry about what I did to your spotlessly clean toilets…had some questionable food the day before

Fantastic experience: Always a great place to take my Son to climb. The staff are awesome and he's really enjoying his nibas course. Pizzas are lovely too.

Fantastic experience: Very spacious bouldering gym with lots of good and interesting climbs. Friendly staff members and clean toilets and changing rooms too However, it was very very hot inside when I visited few weeks ago as there was only one big ceiling fan. Could use several more

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed it here. Gotta S/O staff member Adam. Top lad. ⚡

Fantastic experience: Always good routes and the food and coffee are great as well

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and a large light area with boulders on different levels. Nicely colored by difficulty. Sunny weather would be nicer, but else what more could one want if it rains in Peak district.

Fantastic experience: superb facilities, and very friendly, professional staff.

Fantastic experience: Great facilities!! The training area is the best, love the light up woodies. And lots of fun boulders. Each set has a wide range of holds so the routes don't feel samey. Lots to go at in the depot and that was without the comp wall which was being reset. Will be back.

Fantastic experience: Great bouldering gym with a wide range of setting and massive training corner. Staff are super friendly and really helpful, plus the shop is really well stocked for all types of climbing equipment. Only improvement would be to open the kitchen on Fridays, everyone wants a pizza at the end of the week!

Fantastic experience: This place is one of the premier climbing venues in the whole country in my opinion. The staff are amazing, with almost perfect route setting, and mostly, the atmosphere is very good, with the place never being too empty or too full.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved our first session of rock tots! We will be back

Fantastic experience: Amazing climbing experience. Staff are ace

Positive experience: Long term member, absolutely love the place only thing stopping a five star review is parking which isn’t sufficient for how popular it is.

Positive experience: My only issue here is the easy stuff is mostly boring up and down stuff. Walls like the works have interesting climbs for all climbers. Climbing sideways and under things is far more interesting when you're not very good at climbing.

Fantastic experience: As a co Pete novice this place is great. Good pizza too

Fantastic experience: Great boulders, great facilities, great prices, great coffee, great food and a good selection of shoes and other equipment to buy in their shop. Also the staff here are AMAZING with children, on and off the wall. Couldn't recommend it more for a place to bring kids climbing.

Fantastic experience: I have been coming here for 2 years now, from my very first time, and haven't once felt like I needed more. I've tried other climbing walls in Sheffield but the setting, staff, music, and everything else make the place feel like home and very much worth the money. The only downsides are how hot it gets in summer, and it gets pretty busy, but even when the cars are overflowing out into other car parks I really don't find it to be a problem - especially as people usually show good etiquette, all in all 5*

Fantastic experience: Excellent bouldering centre, staff are always helpful and there change the route very frequently

Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic place to climb all the staff are pucker and walls are always fun and boast a big array of problems

Fantastic experience: Great centre, brilliant routes and lots of space. Very friendly staff and great coffee.

Fantastic experience: Son really enjoyed it. Lovely facility

Fantastic experience: I called for a guide book. They took the time to check if it was in stock so I wouldn't travel to their location for nothing. Though it wasn't in stock, the gentleman on the phone was polite, efficient and friendly . Thanks !

Fantastic experience: We bring our grandson every week to Sheffield climbing depot he is doing the nibas course and he loves it here. The staff are all super helpful and friendly and every member of staff that has coached my grandson, are so professional and patient with him as he can be a handful with too much confidence at times. We cant thank them enough for the work they put into our grandson in his climbing journey, but i know one day all their hard work will pay off and he will make them all proud.

Negative experience: What's the point of a bouldering gym that stops selling coffee 90 mins before closing! Might have to reconsider my membership

Fantastic experience: A great climbing centre with plenty of space and a good variety of routes. We went for a youth comp which was extremely hard, but the staff were lovely and we will return another time, but maybe not for a comp

Fantastic experience: Our beloved weekend program. :D Friendly staff, Tasty food and drink, Fun climbs!

Fantastic experience: Lots of walls to climb, there are routes for all levels from beginner to expert! Fun for the whole family.

Fantastic experience: I love the depot, it’s currently my favourite indoor climbing centre, mainly because of its intelligently and expertly set out routes. well stocked equipment and clothing shop.

Positive experience: Very big bouldering centre - though perhaps not the most efficient use of space, it is really nice being able to find places to climb even when it's busy. Route setting was pretty good, I took my wife who isn't the most confident climber and she thought that some other gyms have more interesting route setting at lower grades - personally I enjoyed them and didn't find it an issue. Lots of variety in holds and some fairly unique holds not available in smaller centres which I found really cool. Cafe seemed good, food was actually very good for a gym - next time we visit I'll probably plan to eat here instead of finding somewhere nearby (that's supposed to be a compliment!). Lots of changing rooms and lockers/pigeon holes available. Toilets were fine, though they could probably be a bit cleaner. My only real gripe is that the culture didn't seem as friendly here as some other places (including other Depot gyms). Maybe we caught it at a bad time, but I think that generally climbing gym culture is cultivated by staff and management and more could be done to make this place feel really friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic experience: More fun than I could have imagined.

Positive experience: Has good challenging walls and climbs suitable for beginners too. A training centre is available at the back of the room. The building doesn't fare well in extreme heat or cold but can cope with more moderate temperature extremes. One of many locations in the UK

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and always a fun day

Fantastic experience: Awesome, expansive climbing wall dedicated to bouldering. Staff are great and… free coffee ☕️ for members

Fantastic experience: Depot is pretty big and there are lots of walls with many routes to try. The leveling seems fairly consistent and the gym area is very well equipped. Love climbing here.

Fantastic experience: Such a cool climbing place, huge and loads of variation with friendly people. Had such a fun day, will definitely be back for more!!

Fantastic experience: Best climbing gym I've ever been to out of 15 or so I've tried.

Fantastic experience: I eat my previous words! The route setting here is outstanding, every boulder at every level flows beautifully, they all feel super rewarding to top and the space itself is super open and welcoming!

Fantastic experience: Amazing climbing centre with a wide selection of grades and excellent setting, the training facilities are also fantastic, most importantly with a climbing centre the coffee was outstanding. Thank you for an amazing competition. From Aberystwyth university mountaineering club.

Fantastic experience: Great climbing wall with loads of room and so many great problems to go at. There for Crackfest 2023 so added excitement. The organisation was very good by all the staff which helps a lot and overall a terrific venue

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place with friendly staff. This is "another" Depot but bigger and more (most) sophisticated of then all!? The volume of climbing problems feels infinitive with varieties of climbing big volumes (comp style) also available. There is a training and weights area and fantastic "woodies" with fully integrated LED system to help you navigate through the problems as well.

Fantastic experience: After spending a month in Japan, this mega gym was a welcomed luxury. So much space. New, clean and extensive. Boards for hard bouldering and endurance work. Grades were soft as a baby's bottom. Legitimately 5 V grades easier than most Japanese gyms (granted, I'm 6'2", so Japanese gym bouldering was particularly tough for me).

Positive experience: Pretty boring walls, no soul, climbing works better trust me bro

Fantastic experience: This place is great... well equipt and lots of staff on hand to help out if needed. Worh a trip if you are a beginner or a pro! My daughter has NIBAS lessons and she really enjoy it! Definitely recommended!

Fantastic experience: Great to be back at it after so long

Fantastic experience: Nice wall, good training facilities and decent cafe. Good for kids too.

Fantastic experience: Kids loved their first climbing lesson. Immediately came off and asked to book again for the following week.

Positive experience: Really enjoyed this Depot. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Loses 1 star because crack was not back despite this poster. No cracks present!

Fantastic experience: Well organised, great facilities and youth support

Fantastic experience: Shame my climbing ability doesn't match the excellent climbing facilities here! Lots of different routes for all abilities with great training facilities too.

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff and great atmosphere - bought my first pair of climbing shoes here. Shout out to Lewis for being very helpful and spending a loooong time in helping me trial a bunch of them. I am very happy with the purchase. They also have a very generous return policy compared to others. Place is very clean and well maintained. Recommend very highly A+

Fantastic experience: Relaxed and friendly bouldering venue, staff were lovely. Great routes and very chill. Absolutely will return.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing wall - Huge, spacious and problems for all grades / abilities. Location is great too and very accessible even if parking is sometimes scarce. Facilities are great with single person changing rooms (huge plus for me), plenty of seating and kept clean. Cafe is decent too and serves things like pizzas which are generally delicious. After a long session it is nice having the option of grabbing food there. Only gripes are no areas for dogs, even if it was just an outside area it be a huge improvement. Also the manner of some members of staff could be better. It has been thankfully rare but in the past one of two have come across as quite rude to me and my friends.

Positive experience: Plant based / vegan snacks could be better. There’s only one flap jack that is often out of stock. It’d be nice to have a plant based chocolate bar, energy bar and some fruit alongside the 10 or so dairy-based bars. Otherwise a great climbing centre!

Fantastic experience: Plenty of space to climb, clean, tidy, friendly, and fun route setting. Fun!

Fantastic experience: The Depot is probably my favourite indoor bouldering gym in Sheffield. It does favour those who prefer overhangs and strong moves rather than technical slabs though. That said it is wonderfully spacious and doesn't feel overcrowded even when busy also they now do nice pizzas :)

Fantastic experience: Cool atmosphere, various trails for all categories of climbers, nice people and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again

Fantastic experience: Always a great experience here. On a weekday evening it's not too packed but empty. Everyone, both staff and members are respectful, patient and friendly with each, it's a really nice atmosphere. The venue is superb condition with lots of challenges and even when falling from the top, the mats act as fantastic cushion. Best fall I've ever had lol.

Fantastic experience: This place is massive compared to a lot of London gyms. Nice routesetting too - even the greens, whites, blues were creative and generally not ladder-like. Wide variety of holds. Massive comp wall with a wide range of grades. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean. Didn’t find many clocks is the only minor point. Defo returning

Fantastic experience: Great place to go bouldering, staff are friendly and I’ve never felt anything other than welcome even when I was a novice!

Positive experience: Well designed centre with a wide range of boulder problems, training area and gym. Also does good pizza.

Positive experience: Great place for bouldering and a gym workout! Lots of great climbing walls including an overhang section. Small cafe and shop also. Would have given 5 stars if it had air conditioning.

Fantastic experience: Love this place ❤️ favourite gym.

Fantastic experience: Quite busy when I went, but the facilities are great and there are plenty of routes for all abilities.

Positive experience: Very spacious and a good range of climbs for all abilities.

Fantastic experience: The place is really big. There are about 10 walls for you to climb.

Fantastic experience: Our first visit, a Rocktots. This is a magnificent facility.

Fantastic experience: This is alovely bouldering centre with lots of space, great mixed routes and wonderfully helpful and polite staff. We go at the weekends and it is never mega busy. The shop is well stocked with climbing shoes, gear and books and all the essenitals, and the staff are happy to help and advise. They do GREAT coffee, snacks and food and there is plenty of space to sit and enjoy it. The prices are very reasonable I think, as you can spend hours in there (as long as your arms can take!). There is a little gym area we have not used, but always has a few people working out. Finally, it has a really chill vibe - families are welcome, kids having a great time and everyone I have met has been nice. I love this place!

Fantastic experience: Love climbing here, staff are all very friendly and helpful! Also brought some new shoes and one of the guys helped me out and advised me on which shoes would be best for me! Come here every Friday :)

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, good facilities and decent pricing

Fantastic experience: My kids are having lessons at Depot. It's brilliant. I'm no climber but love it here. The staff are really looking after my two and teaching them a new skill.

Positive experience: Been a regular here for a while, the facilities, problems and routesetters are great and the staff friendly and helpful but gets that busy it's almost unclimbable at peak times, also think that parents should be reminded of the hazards of letting their very young children run free around the place as there could be a very dangerous accident if an adult climber were to fall onto them

Fantastic experience: Helpful and friendly staff, plenty of space available. Our explorer scout group loved it. We will be coming back!

Fantastic experience: Came on Sunday to buy some new shoes, staff were very knowledgable and friendly about the products and took the time to recommend shoes that perfectly fit my size and footshape. Good climbing experience too!

Fantastic experience: Best guys ever

Fantastic experience: Great place to go for beginners and those more advanced! It's big and has many different areas. It's also very family friendly and has a cafe with food options. Highly recommend this place.

Fantastic experience: Mega fun and climbs for all abilities. Can hire shoes if you need to.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and decent kit. About twice the size of Nottingham branch

Fantastic experience: This is my favourite climbing cente to go to in Sheffield. Nice and helpful staff, easy to get in and during the day it's not so busy that you can't climb. Good route setters which makes for good climbs.

Positive experience: Liked the centre, coffee was a little too bitter. Climbing wise, grades ramp up quite fast. Plenty of space, but does not feel like biggest Bouldering gym in UK.

Positive experience: Me and the kids love it here. Such a great and friendly atmosphere. I was nervous about taking the kids, but it's relaxed and plenty of routes kids can do. It's 10 years since I bouldered and instantly fell back in love with it here at depot. Only downside is it's a bit on the expensive side otherwise I'd come more.

Fantastic experience: Huge bouldering wall with interesting problems, friendly staff and decent food and drink for if you get hungry mid climb.

Fantastic experience: Great space, lots of variety in the routes in the mid ranges.Great food too.

Fantastic experience: 1yr anniversary today. Always great fun.

Fantastic experience: Incredibly friendly staff, this is a very huge climbing centre with a variety of fresh holds and routes and it's cheap for a session Also the training area is vast and there's lockers to put your things in I found it simple to get here via the tram from Meadowhall

Fantastic experience: Loads of walls of varying difficulty, with the routes updating regularly for new routes. Also a cafe that's pretty good

Fantastic experience: Came to Sheffield to try out some of their bouldering gym's and was not disappointed. The Depot was fabulous. The facility was clean and spacious, with loads of room on the wall as well as the floor area to watch others climb (or wait your turn). There was so much bouldering to do, as well as a great looking training gym area and traverse walls and campusing. Loads of problems for beginners, intermediates and pros, with the difficulties set perfectly. Walls had lots of different angles so something for everyone. There is even a kids training area for very little ones (we saw some kind of club going on, very sweet) The staff were great and got us checked in quickly, as well as just being super friendly whilst we had a chat with the about the difference between some of the bouldering centres here in the South (we don't have the luxury of space down here). Loads of lockers and space to stash your stuff, and benches to have a drink or snack or order pizza like we did, it was delicious. It does get very cold there so bring layers (I wore my slippers when walking about as I'm too lazy to keep doing the laces up on my shoes) but I'm also a southerner so I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to temperature. Wish we could have stayed longer to try out more of the problems and we hope come again next year!

Fantastic experience: This is the 5th bouldering gym I've been to in the country and so far the best. Plenty of space, variety of problems and holds, and well maintained. Staff are friendly and the opening times are fantastic. Being able to go in the morning before uni and get the place nearly to myself is a real novelty when my local gym down south doesn't open until 1.30pm!

Fantastic experience: Cool and varied problems, excellent circuit boards and nice staff

Positive experience: It’s a great space for those loving challenge and fitness not to mention climbing ‍♀️ sometimes gets busy. I get to supervise my child not to climb there fyi so have time to observe. It happens that some distracted individuals leave their coffee cups on the floor which potentially creates a health and safety hazard. I think it should be monitored more closely. Other than that I’d recommend the place but I doubt it needs it.

Fantastic experience: Good routes, plenty of space, training facilities, climbing shop, plus the all important decent coffee and friendly staff... everything you need for a great indoor bouldering venue!

Positive experience: Great facilities and great setting. The team were resetting the other day and they were so fast that by the time I thought I’d finished a circuit, the setters had moved on and there was plenty more to do! The coffee is good and a kind staff member filled up my hot water bottle for me when I was struck down by cramps mid session, which I was really grateful for. Only took a star off because I wanted to stay through lunch, work a bit and then climb again but there was a lack of sandwiches etc in the cafe… but that doesn’t really take away much from the centre. Will be back regularly!

Positive experience: Massive centre with more problems than I can count, not that I'm a maths genius. Clean centre with a lovely layout (Not quite highball)

Fantastic experience: Very good all routes on grade

Fantastic experience: Parking is difficult at peak times but otherwise great

Positive experience: First time there with grand children, the Depot has great spaces and fantastic walls for all ages and abilities. Would recommend the Depot.

Fantastic experience: Great place for climbing. Large parking lot, friendly staff,Really good mat for when you fall(you will fall) . Oh! Lovely corner gym too to work ur muscles.

Fantastic experience: Spacious, wide range of routes for all abilities, comp wall, comprehensive training area, two circuit walls and moon board. Great facility, friendly staff.