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First Visit

WELCOME TO ONYX CLIMBING

Welcome to Onyx Climbing, a unique climbing centre with a style inspired by real rock movement — a style that teaches you to climb well, builds strength and gives that rewarding feeling of achievement that keeps people coming back for more.

Named after the black gemstone symbolising strength, grit and resilience, Onyx reflects the qualities we believe climbing brings out in people. We’ve created a welcoming centre with a cosy atmosphere for lifestyle climbers and those who aspire to become one.

Our values are simple — we just want people to Feel Good Climbing

WHAT WE OFFER
BOULDERING

A dedicated bouldering centre with carefully crafted angles. We have everything from slabs to steep overhangs and everything in between. Suitable for all abilities.

  • A traditional style of bouldering that emulates outdoor climbing which teaches movement and builds strength better than any other.

  • New climbs are set every week by former international route setter and Lancashire legend Ian Vickers

  • Over 150 Climbs, graded individually from V0-V8+

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ADULT CLASSES
  • Personalised 1-1 coaching 

  • Group coaching for you and your friends

  • Beginner workshops 

  • Social Nights 

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YOUTH

CLUBS

A structured youth programme for ages 7+ with talent development pathways.
Expert tuition led by renowned junior climbing coach Gill Peet. 

FAIR PRICING

We try to keep our entry prices as fair as possible, to make our centre as accessible to all.

  • No registration fee

  • No membership joining fees

  • No extra cost for a one-off visit

  • Cheapest memberships in Lancashire!

  • Punch cards

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CAFE &

COMMUNITY

Welcoming café selling locally blended coffee from Exchange Coffee and snacks.

Our smaller setting provides a cosier atmosphere and relaxed environment.

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CLIMBING SHOP

We sell a small selection of climbing essentials as well Onyx merchandise.

  • Onyx branded t-shirts, vests, hoodies & beanies 

  • Climbing chalk, tape & brushes

  • ​Skin care balms 

  • Shoe chalk

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FACILITIES

  • 2 dedicated bouldering rooms

  • Kid friendly climbing circuit

  • Warm up area with pull up bar, fingerboard, rings & TRX,  resistance bands

  • Brushes on sticks

  • Shoe and chalk hire

  • Male, female & disabled toilets

  • Ample free parking

  • Large shutter door & fans for the warmer months

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“Climbing - where worries fade and confidence soars!”

Ian Vickers

PARTNERS

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ADDRESS

Unit 11-12 Hill Street

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3BD

PHONE

01254 916777

EMAIL

CONNECT

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