I can't comment on the climbing, as I only went there for a cup of tea. They have a little café in the reception area. The café sells hot drinks and a few snacks. The staff r friendly here. We sat inside, but there r only a couple of tables. It is situated on the site of the old vinyl factory. Nearby is a big dog statute (Nipper the dog). There r plenty of benches there, so it would b a great place to sit and have a drink . Please visit @playgroundadventures and @digibirdadventures on Instagram and DigiBird Adventures on YouTube. Thank u.

Fantastic climbing gym, although you don't need to climb to enjoy the rest of it! I attend their great weekly fitness classes in their studio spaces. Great community hub too! The only downside is that the gym is so popular that you need to be quick to book a spot in the fitness classes.

staff are always friendly, offer a good student discount, not the largest gym in the area but offers a good range of routes at different levels. shoe and chalk bag hire. has a good but small gym and good working space. really recommend.

I climbed for the first time yesterday. It was so addicting and pleasant that I spent 4.5 hours straight since the induction class! I have never met such nice people here! Like literally everybody is super nice! The staff is so helpful and friendly! They are awesome! The people who come there to climb were also really really helpful. They were spending so much time and energy teaching me, that is why 4.5 hours seemed life minutes and i was not giving up even after peeling off my asking and getting cramps 😄 thank you so much, this was the most memorable experience as it was my dream to climb since a long long time. In my hometown in India, we don't have a single bouldering place. I think I'm oversharing, but I'm just too happy 😊 this is better than literally everything you can do in london! Thank you again!

I decided to give this place a try as it was local. I went as a complete beginner and decided to go for a introduction class with my wife. The class was around £25 each and was worth every penny. We had around 45 mins with instructor Sam who was very enthusiastic and a great teacher! I now come often but not only for climbing but to also use their work space area, I’ve even taken a couple classes they hold there and used their gym. I can’t fault a thing.

As a bit of a regular here I may be a bit biased. However this is by far my favorite gym in London. It may not be the biggest but the route setting here is great and ultra regular. this means the holds are always clean and you always have a new project. Setting is fun techy climbing with some modern bouldering thrown in. from VB to V8 Enough for the Boulder bro's and the trad dads. The intro course also looks pretty dope.

Incredible community climbing centre. Well maintained & well-managed with interesting routes & aesthetic walls. Despite its small size, there is always something to climb & enough space for everyone. The staff members are exceptional & make every climber (regardless of age, demographic or climbing level) feel incredibly welcomed; if you become a regular here, the centre will truly start to feel like a second home.

Avoid Birthday Parties here. This place is the worst place I have ever come across when it comes to family birthday events for young kids. I had my kids 7th Birthday today from 3pm-5pm with 12 kids. The staff were very rude and unwelcoming. They think everyone coming to the place is stupid. A rude purple haired lady called Abby came across very rude on multiple occasions. My message to her is why work in a public place when you can't be polite and friendly.After the event multiple kids told me that Abby said I will make your birthday party miserable if you don't listen. This is unacceptable manner to speak to children and customers. She repeatedly spoke to family friends at the birthday of party as if they are deaf by shouting. The Zak with Long bearded at reception was behaving as if we had committed a crime by being there.We felt unwelcomed. They forget that people like us do them a favour by giving them business. The place is no way ready to deal with family friendly events nor is it safe as it directly connects to the gym, which is also dangerous for kids. Parents are not allowed to watch the wall climbing events despite having paid for the events. You can't walk around other than be in a small confined and cold room The place had lots of dust which was equally unsafe for anyone.

I took my niece here for a session as she absolutely loves bouldering. We had a great induction from Rhiannon - it was really clear and helpful, and gave me (a very new climber) a lot more confidence to get involved. The space itself is great, and the little cafe at the front does delicious coffee. Would highly recommend checking it out!

Really good. Pretty much everything is top-notch. They change 1/4 of the walls every week, the communkty is good, the classes are among the best. You get free rental shoes with the membership. What's not to like?

It is the best community you can find! Such a family, they have been able to create a genuine and warm environment were everyone can have a great quality time and feel welcome. They also offer a wide range of activities for both kids and adults, not just climbing sessions but also fitness classes. The Nest is the best!

Best local run gym. Come for the climbing, stay for the community.

This place made me love climbing. The community is incredibly supportive and welcoming, creating an environment where beginners feel encouraged!

great venue for a kids party- small and not as hectic as it would be in a larger venue. We had eight 10-11 year olds in the party. The team at Nest were very understanding and flexible with pricing and our late arrival which was much appreciated. More than 15 minutes before party time is recommended as it takes time to find shoes the correct fit for feet that may have grown more than expected! The party room had more than enough tables and chairs with access to speakers for music on devices. It would have been useful to see size of tables on website as our tablecloth was too small 😉 Cleaner tables on arrival would have made the room perfect- thankfully, the trusted anti-bac spray and kitchen roll were provided 😀. All in all, a great time was had by all and I would recommend as an alternative, fun and challenging activity for a children's party.

Hi we took part in the climbing at the Nest≤with Olivia, which was great. Olivia took us through Health & Safety issues, and instructed on how we need to climb. Once we covered these we were able to start to test out what we had learn. As a grandma, I too joined in with my grandson. It was very positive experience and my grandson Craig cant wait to go back again. I think all that practise on his bunk bed, served him well. He can now come to the Nest and do real thing. Thank You!

My child attended a birthday party & it was very well organised & the kids loved the climbing. The staff were brilliant with the kids.

Really friendly gym and good variety of routes that change on a regular basis!

Had a fantastic introductory climbing session today. Staff are very friendly and polite. There is a gym upstairs with a small set of weights and other equipment. There is also a seating area in the opposite end of the building, if you want to work on your laptop and have a coffee. The area feels very modern and new. Highly recommended!

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere and some great and challenging climbs. Staff are always welcoming and overall facilities are excellent plus classes available. Also a great cup of coffee

great team and a lovely place to climb! the community is awesome as well so can’t complain :)

Trying out all the climbing walls in the area before buying in bulk. This wall is different from the rest as it’s not by colour but by grade. I usually do V4-6 but these ones were a lot harder and more challenging - some really good routes! It’s smaller than most i’ve been to, but as the routes are challenging you find the hours pass by quickly. Chloe was absolutely amazing, showed us round the place and made us feel really welcome, amazing customer service - thank you Chloe! 🌞

Really great place - clean and modern, friendly staff, and really helpful lessons. Have recommended to my climbing friends :)

Great location, great climbing walls. One of the best bouldering places I've been too. And I've been to a few of The Arch locations. Great atmosphere as well. Staff are super friendly. Is this place even real? 😅

My kids come here regularly for the NIBAS course and climbing between sessions. Such a welcoming environment with super friendly owners and instructors - we're so pleased to have found this place. My eldest is now old enough to go and climb on her own and loves it here, having developed a real passion for climbing, in no small part due to the engaging and enthusiastic instructors. And I can rest happy knowing that she's in a safe, nurturing environment where the team will look out for her. There's a lovely atmosphere and the workspace is brilliant - perfect for watching/working/drinking one of their excellent coffees!

The instructor was very engaging and informative. The games in the family taster session were super fun. We had a great time!

Fantastic little climbing centre. The staff are extremely friendly and interact with customers. This is not just a climbing centre or a gym, it is a community, everyone that comes here is friendly and helps you out and giving you tips and techniques to help push you on any route you are struggling with. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to start climbing no matter your age.

Really enjoyed our lesson at the weekend as climbing newbies! Chloe (our instructor) was lovely and supportive, and explained everything really well. I’m glad I tried it and would recommend The Nest for anyone considering giving it a go.

We had a fantastic lesson today. Everyone was warm and welcoming. The assistant manager was amazing and very supportive!

First time I've been climbing. Was a bit apprehensive but the staff were very professional and easy to talk. Very relaxing seating area with coffee and game boards. The induction covered the key areas of safety and we stayed a further 2 hours after wards eager to climb and chilling in the gym. Looking to bring my boy iy when he's 5 and scout group too. Thanks and look forward to more time "hanging".

Absolutely brilliant place. I had a private 1:1 session with Sam who made sure I felt confident and safe and explained everything that a newbie needs to know, I'd highly recommend doing the same to people who want to try it out. Chloe booked me in and was very helpful. Staff is brilliant and they also have classes, great coffee and and a gym. Worth supporting as they are independent, great vibes and I'll be coming back!

Excellent for kids as well as adults. Session was very well structured and great communication with the kids (including children with additional needs) very nice relaxed atmosphere and very comfortable for those watching/waiting for people climbing or using the gym.

We had my daughter's 8th birthday party on Sunday. 12 girls had a great time. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Room to have food and music in with no rush, the most relaxed atmosphere we have had for any of our kids parties. Would recommend highly.

My favourite centre, staff are welcoming and lovely from start to finish on every visit. Such a great community of climbers in this centre. Great climbs. Cannot recommend enough. ❤️

Great centre, lovely staff and super friendly.

one of my favourite gyms in london, great climbing, even better community, staff are also warm and friendly