SOFT PLAY HOURS
With our amended festive opening hours our Softplay will be running on reduced times on Christmas Eve We will be open 09:15 - 15:30 (last entry 14:30)
Festive Opening Hours
As the year winds down to a close, many of our venues will experience changed opening hours to give our incredible team a much-deserved rest. Please check out our festive opening hours from Tuesday 24th December 2024 to Tuesday 7th January 2025.
Please note: All venues will be closed on 25th & 26th December, and 1st & 2nd January (excluding Royal Commonwealth Pool). The venue opening hours listed on our venue webpages reflect typical opening hours, not those during the festive period. Some venues, though open, may have shorter opening hours than normal. Please make sure to check the above webpage for further information day by day.
Welcome to EICA:Ratho
Indoor Climbing, Scrambles Soft Play, Gym and Café
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 and brand-new Olympic standard bouldering walls, features a bouldering room and a fully equipped gym overlooking the main quarry.
There’s also studio space for various fitness and gym classes. All our fitness classes at EICA are available FREE with a Climb Membership. Classes are available to book up to eight days in advance, from 9pm - at no extra cost to your existing Climb membership. Check our Timetable of Classes here.
Regardless of whether you love to climb or hit the gym, we look forward to welcoming you to EICA.
Ratho is also home to one of our three soft play venues across Edinburgh. Find out more about Scrambles Soft Play at EICA Ratho.
Drop into our on-site Cafe Refresh for hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and treats.
Don't forget to complete the Climbing Registration Forms if you are new to EICA.
New to climbing or want to take on a new challenge? We've got climbing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Get the whole family clipped in, meet new people, and learn to climb with our expert instructors.
Edinburgh's Newest Bouldering Walls NOW OPEN!
The wait is finally over - Edinburgh's newest Olympic-standard bouldering walls have launched at Edinburgh International Climbing Arena!
Get ready to chalk up and test your skills on our freshest set of problems. And we've called in the big guns for this one: Percy Bishton, Head of the IFSC Route Setting Commission and Tokyo 2020 Chief Route Setter, and Max Ayrton another IFSC route setter and GB Climbing's Head of Route Setting. These two experts have helped our route-setting crew to create some truly great challenges, so come along and see what they've crafted!
And while you're here, don't miss the chance to enter our Prize Draw competition where you could win a year of FREE climbing at EICA!
So what are you waiting for? Grab your kit and come along - we'll see you on the walls!
Thinking of giving our new arena boulders a go? Make sure you’re an experienced climber - this setup demands confidence and skill without supervision.
What's on at EICA:Ratho?
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 and Instagram
Bookings at EICA:Ratho
First time visitors to EICA for climbing or bouldering must complete the relevant registration forms. You will be asked you complete a competency test upon arrival.
All Fitness and Gym classes and any Coaching lessons require pre-booking. See our timetable for more information. Under 16s must also pre-book a gym session. Over 16 gym sessions do not require pre-booking.
You can book Fitness and Gym classes online or via our mobile app for Android or iOS by creating or logging in to your booking account.
Any problems see our step by step guide to booking an activity. Please read our Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.
Fitness Classes are FREE to Climb Members
Classes are available to book up to eight days in advance, from 9pm - at no extra cost to your existing Climb membership. Check our Timetable of Classes here.
The quickest and easiest way to book is via our app, or alternatively you can book online via the button below:
