Box Rox Climbing Wall (Aberystwyth University Sports Centre) — Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales

BOX ROX CLIMBING WALL (ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE) — ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION, WALES

Short description

Box Rox is the indoor climbing wall located in Aberystwyth University’s Sports Centre. It’s primarily a bouldering wall (former squash‑court conversion) with slab, roof, and pillar sections. Open to students, staff, and local community users.

🥘 Food & Drink — No dedicated café for the climbing wall; but the university sports centre offers café / vending for general users.

🅿 Parking — Parking available at the university sports centre (Penglais Campus). Address: Sports Centre, Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AR.

GYM / CLIMBING

Bouldering wall only (no lead / top-rope).
Wall features: overhang / roof, slab, pillar sections.
Route / problems reset regularly (per university and UKClimbing sources).
User registration required (sign a form).

MEMBERSHIP / PRICING

One‑off registration fee to use Box Rox: £6 for locals / community.
For non-students / community membership: £33.50 / month gives “unlimited” access to Sports Centre facilities including Box Rox (but induction required).
Student access: included in their Sports Centre Platinum‑type package.

OPENING TIMES

Sports Centre (and climbing wall) general hours: Mon–Fri 06:00‑21:30, Sat–Sun 08:00‑16:30.
Climbing‑wall booking: you need to book Box Rox via the sports centre (by phone or in person) once registered.