Biggest climbing centre in the UK coming to Manchester - what we know so far with jobs to be created

The biggest climbing centre in the UK will be coming to Manchester soon now exciting plans have been given the go ahead.

The Climbing Depot is planning to convert a vacant commercial unit in Southmoor Industrial Estate into a centre for indoor rock climbing. The new facility will include a number of walls for lead climbing and bouldering as well as a gym, café, shop, changing spaces and offices. This is expected to become the national head office of the company and create 32 new jobs in the Wythenshawe area.

Depot Climbing has sites across the north and midlands, with one bouldering centre already situated in Trafford. The company offers instructed sessions for beginners and different ranges of walls in terms of difficulty for all abilities.

The new site off Southmoor Road has floorspace that measures approximately 6,289 square metres and will offer 50 car parking spaces. There will also be five electric vehicles spaces and three disabled parking spaces.

Managing Director Steve Dunning said: “It will be the UK’s biggest climbing centre – set to provide world-class roped and bouldering facilities for those taking their first steps in climbing through to those with Olympic climbing aspirations. We’re excited to be bringing this game-changing facility not just to Manchester, but the UK too.”

There is currently no confirmed opening date for the new site but Depot Climbing is hoping to bring their flagship centre to Manchester in 2024.