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A climber looks up intensely at the next hold during a comp

26.06.25

Everyone is Welcome at TCA

Climbing should be for everyone. We’ve always worked hard to create spaces that are welcoming, supportive, and inclusive – whether you're climbing for the first time or have been training for years.

A climber stays on the wall horizontally, with a high left toe-hook above them

05.06.25

Why Indoor Climbing Is the Best Alternative to the Gym

78% of TCA climbers said that climbing had significantly improved their lives.

TCA graphic baubles

23.10.25

Christmas Climbing Gifts

Stop giving boring sh*t this Christmas. Read the ultimate guide to TCA Gift Cards & more

TCA graphic baubles

23.10.25

Christmas 2025/26 opening times

Plan your Christmas climbing sessions at TCA

Halloween graphics of webs, ghosts and bats

13.10.25

Halloween Fun comp at the Mothership

A spooktacular night of climbing with 15 new comp problems, including silly challenges, Halloween-themed café treats and plenty of laughs

24.09.25

Parking at The Arc

Find out about parking at The Arc

The picture focuses on a climber looking strong on an overhang, while comp competitors look at other problems

11.09.25

TCA Glasgow winter bouldering comps

Find out more about Autumn/Winter 25-26 comps at TCA Glasgow

Two climbers take a smiling selfie at the top of a trad route

08.09.25

Stephanie’s climbing journey

Read about Stephanie's climbing journey since joining our Women's Boulder Social.

Kids October Holiday Climbing

08.09.25

October Holiday Climbing for Kids in Glasgow

Keep your kid active during the October Holiday break

A side-on exterior photo of The Arc buildings

04.09.25

Take a flight through The Arc!

Take a flight through The Arc in Chippenham and see our climbing walls, bouldering areas, café, skatepark and more from a whole new angle.

A climber looks down concentrating on his next move

04.09.25

TCA Bristol bouldering comps

Find out more about forthcoming comps at The Mothership 25-26

03.09.25

Southwest Schools’ Bouldering League 2025–26

The Southwest Schools' Bouldering League is back at The Mothership

03.09.25

Women’s Boulder Social in Glasgow

A space to connect and be inspired by climbers of all abilities, and for anyone that may struggle to feel welcome in the gym.

02.09.25

New Training Boards at The Mothership

Moon and Tension Boards- Coming Soon to The Mothership

Bubbles create a dreamy bokeh effect in front of a climber at The Prop Store summer comp. On the right, we see the back on a TCA staff t-shirt

22.08.25

New TCA prices now live

More ways to save, more reasons to climb

A climber looks up - ahead to their next move

11.08.25

Big news for Bristol climbers

An important update about the future of TCA Bristol

Two climbers sporting Glasgow Queer Adventures t-shirts. We see their torsos, one facing us smiling and one facing away from the camera.

22.07.25

Belonging on the Wall: Glasgow’s Queer Climbing Community

Climbing is more inclusive, joyful and empowering than ever. Find out more.

Ben Harvey pictured hanging form ropes along with routesetting gear.

24.06.25

Watch the premiere of ‘Routesetter’

Join us on Thu 3 July at The Arc for the premiere screening of Routesetter — a short documentary about TCA routesetter Ben Harvey, filmed right here in the southwest.

A collage of pics of the outside climbing wall at The Arc, a climber mantling the top of the centre, plus a skater, a wee dog and some spectators.

17.06.25

Arc Open Day – plus Burt’s Fest

Join us for The Arc Open Day – Climbing, Music, Food and Burt’s Fest Skate Jam!

A young climber makes a high step while bouldering

06.06.25

Southwest student deals 2025

Discover exclusive student climbing deals at TCA! Discounted courses and special events, plus weekly club sessions for your college or university

A little boy is focussed looking up as he climbs

04.06.25

Family activities – 50% off first 2 visits

Looking for fun family activities to do with kids this summer? Try indoor climbing – and get 50% off your first two visits!

04.06.25

We made stickers!

Buy them because you love climbing. Buy them because you love TCA. Buy them because your laptop deserves better.

A climber hangs onto a wall bouldering, low over soft mats.

03.06.25

Taking Pride in Inclusivity

To celebrate Pride month, TCA are putting on some queer friendly offers

Summer fun comp

03.06.25

TCA Glasgow Summer Fun Comp

Get ready for a big summer session of climbing, creativity, and community vibes at The Prop Store – it’s time for the TCA Summer Fun Comp!

James Rudge

03.06.25

An evening with James Rudge: Screening of ‘Able’

Q&A and screening of 'Able' at The Mothership

A woman looks intently up to the next hold while bouldering.

27.05.25

Climbing Towards Net Zero

How TCA Is Leading with Data-Driven Sustainability

Three boys from a recent Urban Uprising session.

08.05.25

TCA’s Partnership with Urban Uprising

At TCA, we believe climbing is for everyone—and that belief is at the heart of our partnership with Urban Uprising.

Kids climbing at The Climbing Academy

08.05.25

Family Climbing at TCA

Climb Together: Family Climbing Adventures at The Climbing Academy

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07.05.25

How to login in to your TCA account

Here's a step-by-step guide to logging into your Capitan account

A person climbing on an indoor climbing wall at a queer climbing social

22.04.25

Queer Climbing at TCA Glasgow

Join the Queer Climbing Social at The Climbing Academy! Hosted by Glasgow Queer Adventures

Climbers gather together looking at the climbing wall

22.04.25

What you need to know about the new changes!

Here's everything you need to know about the new changes as we switch over to our new system.

Climbers chat and laugh in between climbs on the mats

03.04.25

Earn ££s with TCA’s new loyalty scheme

Earn ££s when you climb, shop & share. Read about our new cafe/shop loyalty rewards and a new referral scheme.

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