Sunderland Wall
An indoor climbing and bouldering centre in the former Doxford Works at Pallion, with coaching, kids' classes, parties and a café.
About Sunderland Wall
Sunderland Wall is an indoor climbing centre inside the former Doxford Works on Pallion Quay, a large riverside building once used for marine engine production. It offers roped climbing and bouldering for beginners and regular climbers, with coaching and courses for adults who want to learn ropework or improve their technique.
For younger climbers there are weekly kids' classes, holiday camps and birthday parties, and the centre also takes bookings from schools, youth groups and workplace teams. Battlezone archery sessions run alongside the climbing. A café on site serves drinks and snacks. Opening hours are 11am to 10pm on Monday, 12pm to 10pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 7pm at weekends, and sessions are booked online through the centre's website.
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