Edinburgh International Climbing Arena | EICA - Edinburgh Leisure

Phones Offline - 8am to 11am on Friday 20th May

We will be unable to take customer phone calls on Friday 20th May between 8am and 11am due to maintenance on our telephone system. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Ratho, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) makes it easy to live life’s adventure. EICA is Europe’s largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main arena.

It’s easy to get to the EICA via car or even bicycle if you travel via the Union Canal. Regardless of whether you love to climb or hit the gym, we look forward to welcoming you to EICA soon.

Ratho is also home to one of our three soft play venues across Edinburgh.

Don't forget to complete the Climbing Registration Forms if you are new to EICA.

Find out the latest updates, events and goings on in the venue here - What's On at EICA.

Make sure to check out our social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Climbing

We offer a number of climbing and rock sports at EICA for all abilities. Book in now or become a member to start your next adventure on the wall.

Clip n' Climb

A thrilling adventure in a vertical playground for children (aged 4+) and adults alike, inside Europe's largest climbing arena.

Scrambles

Watch your little ones explore all the features at Scrambles at EICA:Ratho. Adventure is calling and it's time to find your wild side at Scrambles Soft Play!

Gym & Fitness Classes

We have top-spec equipment and offer instructor led sessions and fitness classes at EICA to help you get active and stay active.

Everyone visiting EICA:Ratho for climbing, belaying or bouldering has to complete the registration forms.

Click the button below to access these registration forms.

If you're wanting to learn to climb or improve your skills on the walls, we offer a range of climbing lessons for all ages and abilities.

Registration Forms

Birthday Parties

Climbing and Rock Sports

Fitness Classes

Holiday Clubs & Activities

You can simply drop in for your soft play sessions at Scrambles EICA:Ratho - no need to book.

Our sessions are 60 or 90 minutes (90 minute sessions may be removed during peak times). There's more information in our Soft Play article on Ask Us.

Watch your little ones explore all the features at Scrambles at EICA:Ratho.

There's a baby area and separate frames for toddlers and juniors offering kids with a fun variety of elements that will aid in their development and promote physical activity.

With frames for Babies, Toddlers and Juniors, a new adjacent cafe and new branding, we look forward to welcoming you to a land of fun and excitement! Adventure is calling and it's time to find your wild side at Scrambles Soft Play.

Enjoy Unlimited Soft Play at our three fantastic venues from only £17.00* per month with our Young Explorer Soft Play Membership.

Prices as of 1 April 2022

Monday-Thursday

0-12 months (60 mins) - £1.00
0-12 months (90 mins) - £1.50
1 - 2 years (60 mins) - £4.50
1 - 2 years (90 mins) - £6.75
3 years + (60 mins) - £6.95
3 years + (90 mins) - 10.45

Friday-Sunday

0-12 months (60 mins) - £1.20
0-12 months (90 mins) - £1.80
1 - 2 years (60 mins) - £4.70
1 - 2 years (90 mins) - £7.05
3 years + (60 mins) - £7.20
3 years + (90 mins) - £10.80