Big Depot Climbing Centre (Leeds)

Lovely refurb but half the bouldering was blank and zero gym gear/training facilities which seems a massive oversight given how large and snazzy it is and all the seating on the middle floor. The grades seem extremely soft full stop, let alone a Northern gym close to Almscliff. Never got up so many 7s in my life! V nice to have a Scarpa shoe demo.

Had such a great time lead climbing the other week after so long not being able to.Well worth the journey and the membership for Depot gyms!

Freshly refurbished, this is a great centre with loads of lead, top-rope and auto belay routes. The bouldering section is quite small, but Depot have two centres in Leeds dedicated to bouldering, so it's not a big issue. Staff are all friendly & knowledgeable. Good selection of snacks and drinks available, and also a kitchen for something more substantial.

Really great climbing wall with a lot of options which should suit climbers of all abilities. The centre has been completely redesigned and it's so nice, split over several levels but with wheelchair access as well.There's a good size shop if you need to pick up any climbing gear, as well as a cafe.

Kid in a sweetshop energy! Lovely wall and lots to go at. Well worth the trip up from the midlands. Great route setting - nice flow, good variety, and interesting moves.

Great climbing venue with excellent staff. The large selection of auto belays available make it a viable choice for a solo climber and the roped climbs are excellent. They have a great bouldering section with plenty of challenges and a section for pull ups. I'm yet to try the food but it always looks delicious and the shop is well stocked with plenty of options for equipment and books with attentive staff who will give you unbiased advice. I would highly recommend that if you want to return to or start climbing this is a great choice.

Just reopened again after a complete refurbishment and it was well worth the wait. Completely transformed to a more modern climbing centre and somehow looks double the size even though the building hasn't changed.Initial route setting is great as usual and with the new Armley centre close by too Leeds has to be up there with some of the best climbing gyms in the UK.

Best climbing centre in the area by a ling shot, especially following the renovation. Also much improved access for wheelchair users.Knowledgeable staff and groups, sessions etc for all sorts of ages and abilities.Good coffee and the freshly made pizzas are great, as are the homemade cakes.Also has a well stocked shop if you're in need of any gear or climbing books.

Very frustrating experience dealing with the staff here. I understand they need to do a check before you climb. I’ve been climbing for 20 years and cannot believe how many times I was made to re-do the test in a very condescending way, trying to guess what they want me to do. Eventually, I was told they want the stopper knot to be tied a little bit lower which is the opposite of what the other branch want. In the end I gave up and asked for a refund as I was shocked at the disrespectful way that the staff talk to you. My advice to the management is please put an exact description of how you want the the knots to be tied if you are going to be that aggressive with the people who just want to climb.