We’re hiring! Become an instructor at Indirock
Are you a keen climber, ready to make a career out of your passion? Indirock is on the hunt for another passionate climber to join our team as an instructor and climbing wall supervisor. This is a part time role on flexible hours, and we will need you to be available for shifts across weekday […]
High Vibes as the 4th IndiBlock Stars final hits Southend for City Day!
Everything you need to know in the run up to the big day! Have you been inspired by climber Alex Honnold’s recent Skyscraper feat on Netflix? Or maybe the incredible talents on display in the Olympics bouldering, lead and speed climbing contests? Well here’s your chance to experience a slice of that action at the […]
5 reasons bouldering might actually change your life in 2026
Five Reasons Bouldering Might Actually Change Your Life in 2026 ✨ Big claim? Maybe. But hear us out. If 2026 is your “do things that make me feel good instead of just saying I will” year, bouldering might be the move. It’s fun, relaxed, surprisingly wholesome, and way more than just climbing up a wall. […]
Pricing update for 2026
Investing for the future Through the highs and lows of running Indirock over the past four years, pricing has been one of the hardest things we’ve had to deal with. We wish we could leave it alone, and that’s why we haven’t put our climbing prices up since April 2024! But we’re ambitious to keep […]
Exciting new chapter: Indirock is recruiting a Centre Manager!
Do you know someone who could fill his boots..? It’s the end of an era at Indirock: our much-loved Centre Manager, Johnny, will be moving on in March next year. Johnny has been a huge part of shaping the community we’re so proud of, and we will miss him! Our Founder & CEO, Emily said: […]
From “didn’t attend P.E.” to opening Southend’s first climbing gym
If you’re someone who’s ever said, “I just haven’t found a type of exercise I actually enjoy“… this one’s for you. Emily recently shared an old school report, one that gave her less-than-glowing feedback in Physical Education. To be fair, she just hadn’t actually attended many of those classes. Fast forward a few years… and […]
We’re Hiring! Two New Roles at Indirock
🌟 We’re Hiring! Two New Roles at Indirock 🌟 We’ve got some exciting news — our team is growing! If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of Southend’s very own bouldering wall and café (and honestly, who wouldn’t?), now’s your chance. We’re on the lookout for two brilliant people to join our crew. Read on […]
Indirock Wins National Lottery Funding to Keep Supporting Vulnerable Young People
We’re stoked to share that Indirock, in partnership with The Design Cabin Community CIC, has been awarded a £19,200 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund! 🎉 This funding means we can launch the next phase of our Springboard into Work programme — giving even more vulnerable young people in Southend and Rochford the chance […]
Indirock Climber Makes Mountaineering History with Everest Triple Crown
Indirock celebrates local climber Jay Whiting, the youngest Brit to complete a legendary challenge. Local climber and solicitor Jay Whiting has become the youngest British person in history to complete the Everest Triple Crown, a rare and elite mountaineering challenge that involves summiting Nuptse (7,861m), Everest (8,848m), and Lhotse (8,516m) in a single climbing season. […]
Bouldering Together: Changing Lives in Southend
At Indirock, we believe that climbing is about more than just reaching the top—it’s about confidence, connection, and finding your footing in the world. And that’s exactly why we teamed up with local mental health charity, Trust Links, to deliver our ambitious Bouldering Together project for vulnerable young people across Southend. A safe space to climb, […]
