Whether you're a newcomer to bouldering, aiming for fitness, embracing a healthy lifestyle, or an experienced enthusiast, Chimera is your ideal destination. We specialise in bouldering, with lower walls and ample matting instead of ropes, making it accessible and straightforward. There's no need for harnesses or complex knots, making it the simplest form of climbing to start independently.
Our bouldering centre was designed and is run by local climbers who grew up climbing on the local sandstone in Kent. Having already opened two successful walls in Chatham & Canterbury.
Whether you are new to the sport of bouldering, looking to get fit, keen to implement a healthy lifestyle or a seasoned pro, Chimera is the place for you. We are a bouldering gym which means no ropes - instead the walls are lower and surrounded by safety matting. But it also means no harnesses to puzzle out and no tricky knots to learn. It is the most accessible form of climbing and the easiest to take up as you don’t need a partner to get going.
You can rent shoes at reception, and simply have to register and watch the induction video before you can climb. You can register online here to save time if you are over 18. No prior experience is required – just turn up and have some fun giving it a go, and seeing how far through the colours you can progress.
If you want a helping hand, we offer taster sessions to those new to the sport and coaching classes for those looking to improve.
Tunbridge Wells is home to our original Chimera gym, we are in the heart of Kent just an hour outside of London. You can walk from High Brooms train station or the local bus stop, or we have a free car park right outside the centre.Our bouldering gym was designed and is run by local climbers who grew up climbing on the local sandstone here and know the area well, and is a great place to be introduced to the sport. Or if you just want to try something new, or have fun with your friends or even just get some specific strength training in, Chimera is the place for you.
Our bouldering gym was designed and is run by local climbers who grew up climbing on the local sandstone in Kent. Having already opened two successful gyms in Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury, Chatham is the third Chimera centre.
Our Centre: Unit 3, Haslmere High Brooms Industrial Estate, N Farm Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3DR
Chris is Chimera’s Director, he grew up in Kent and has been climbing since the age of 10, and he loves it every bit as much today as he did back then. When not honing his skills on the local sandstone rocks around Tunbridge Wells, Chris regularly heads to Fontainebleau in France to boulder with his friends.
Andre is Chimera’s Director and Head Route Setter. He has been climbing since he could crawl. As well as bouldering, he is proficient in sport and trad climbing. He's climbed all over the world, from Thailand to Madagascar and beyond, and of course has been to the mecca of climbing, Yosemite.
Danny makes sure Chimera stays open and running - not an easy task at the best of times! From organising the events to designing new features, Danny is always busy - but still just about finds time to squeeze in some climbing and then transfers those climbing skills to his other favourite passion, snowboarding.
Monday - Friday: 10am-10pm
Weekends: 9am - 6pm
Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Weekends: 9am - 2pm
Christmas Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
New Years Eve - 10am - 6.30pm
New Years Day - CLOSED
Day Entry: £14.70
10 Hits (Entries): £115.00
Day Entry: £11.50
10 Hits (Entries): £94.50
Day Entry: £11.50
10 Hits (Entries): £94.50
Single Payment: £66.00
(No Contract)
"Visited Chimera with friends and we had so much fun. As first time climbers it was great to see the different range of climbs and we progressed quite quickly! We were like Spider Man in no time! Staff were great and really helpful. Can't wait to go back!"
Tunbridge Wells Centre
