Mount Palace
📍 London, Greater London
Indoor top rope and bouldering centre at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, operating since 1991. Free equipment hire including shoes and chalk. Drop-in sessions run most days with under-18 courses available.
Since it opened in September, this has become my favourite bouldering place in London. There are plenty of problems to keep you challenged. Matt, Günther and the team have created a great atmosphere, for all ages and experience levels, to enjoy and improve. It’s welcoming, friendly and professional all at the same time. Keep it up.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A strong choice for families with children who want to start climbing in a genuinely supportive, community-focused environment. Instructors check in actively during sessions and coach without pressure. Route setting is inventive and technically ambitious — a good fit for children who want to progress.
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James Pargeter
7 years ago
“Since it opened in September, this has become my favourite bouldering place in London. There are plenty of problems to keep you challenged. Matt, Günther and the team have created a great atmosphere, for all ages and experience levels, to enjoy and improve. It’s welcoming, friendly and professional all at the same time. Keep it up.”
Stephanie Phillips
12 months ago
“Amazing climbing experience. The owner was incredible. So warm and welcoming. Whilst I was there he checked in and offered advice and coaching. I made huge progress and managed climbs I never would have imagined I could have done. It is a small place but lots of climbs available. Will definitely be back.”
HM Ryan
7 months ago
“Great value, very helpful and friendly staff, community feel (and support local communities through events sometimes), nice range of routes for all abilities. I'm so very happy you've reopened!”
M M
a month ago
“Incredible routesettng, really imaginative and technical stuff, some of the best I’ve ever climbed in the UK for sure.”
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Overview
Mount Palace offers top rope climbing and bouldering across routes calibrated for beginners through advanced climbers. Located within Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, the venue provides free equipment hire covering shoes, chalk, and roped climbing gear. Drop-in sessions run on most days. Dedicated courses for under-18s are available. The facility is small in footprint relative to newer commercial gyms, with imaginative and technically demanding route setting.
