I'm a regular at this gym and have been for just over a year. The facility is incredible, with a large bouldering area, segregated campus area, gym and training board area (along with the new tension board). The setting is incredible, throughout all of the grades too! Sets are great and challenging at any grade boundary, there's always something to learn from a boulder in the gym. I will say that depot Birmingham doesn't have a huge variety in newer hold shapes, and volumes that you might find in other gyms such as Depot Sheffield or Armley. However for what they may lack in flashy holds and volumes they more than make up for in setting styles and incredibly challenging moves. Also just to quickly mention they have recently procured some new holds for the yellow set and not so recently for the pink sets which are a very welcome addition to the gym! I have tried various other Depot's around the country and I'd say Birmingham is tougher than most other gyms, with a very heavy power and body strength based setting style. All of the staff are wonderful! They're incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Always there to lend a helping hand if you're struggling on a boulder or even if you just want a chat. All in all the facility is a great place to train and there's no doubt you'll get strong if you frequent it, has a friendly environment and some good music too (usually when Dan is on shift).

It is probably the best climbing experience you can get in Birmingham. The staff and like 95% of the people are really nice as well. It has definitely got busier than it used to be but that's a given considering it is the biggest climbing gym in Birmingham- if you want it to be quieter then I'd recommend finishing your climbing session before 3pm on weekdays. I do wish they could somehow inform the general public about changing boulders but that is just a personal point and I don't have a recommendation as to how they can 'work' on that. Other than that, it's a really safe space with *plenty* of equipment to help you warm up and climbs to keep you entertained.

Not too expensive and they offer student discount. Have a shop and a cafe and you can get gear loaned for the day. No rope climbing. They have an upstairs gym. Can lock your bike up inside. The place to put your stuff isn’t secure. Music is good. The climbs they offer are very good. Lots of variety in all grade ranges. The grades are simple to understand as they’re all colour coded. Can get super busy though. They run clubs too.

Had a really good experience today at the depot. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Made it really easy experience and I think a very good price for a days activity £35 for two adults. Something different and a great activity to do. Parking is available cafe and a small shop. So very nice activity to do with friends.

A friendly, calm and competent atmosphere set by the staff - just what you want. Tom was great - patient and passionate trying to find shoes that fit me (an impossible task!). It's great they have a strength and conditioning area with cardio kit like bike and rowing machine - it makes it a real training facility. Some nice routes up too. Amazing shop too! I look forward to returning 💪 👌