Apologies: There will be some disruption this week to My TCA and online purchases while we move to a new system.
Our online shop is offline for maintenance, re-opening on Thu 5 May.

Welcome to TCA

First time climbing?

Getting started is easy

You can pay per visit or buy passes for discounted entry. View prices.

Pay Once, Climb Twice

If you’ve never visited a TCA centre before, you can pay for your first visit and your second visit is completely free. View offer.

Bouldering

You don’t have to book or complete a course to go bouldering, just turn up. You can hire shoes at each centre. Save time by completing a form online (which includes a safety video) in advance. You can boulder at all TCA centres, although if you’re in Bristol, head to The Mothership as bouldering at The Church is limited. Over 16s can boulder unsupervised.

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Roped Climbing

To start rope climbing, you must first complete a beginners course or be accompanied by an experienced friend who is happy to supervise. Find out more about Roped Beginners’ Courses and Tasters for all ages:

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Bringing kids?

Please note that there are some restrictions for under 8s whether roped climbing or bouldering. See FAQs

Bouldering

Under 16s must be supervised by a registered adult. Each adult can supervise up to 2 others per visit.

You can boulder at all TCA centres, although if you’re in Bristol, head to The Mothership as bouldering at The Church is limited. There is a dedicated kids climbing area at The Newsroom in Glasgow. If you’re bringing kids to The Prop Store to boulder, we’d reccomend phoning ahead to check. The upstairs bouldering space in The Arc in Chippenham has family-friendly climbs.

Roped Climbing

Under 18s must be supervised by a registered adult.

You can try rope climbing at The Church (Bristol), The Arc (Chippenham) and The Prop Store (Glasgow). We offer kids term time classes, holiday sessions and birthday parties. Visit locations for more info on youth climbing.

Experienced climbers can save time by completing forms online in advance.

Can I visit without climbing?

Yes, we have cafes in every centre where you can enjoy great coffee, sweet treats, savoury snacks and beer. These are open to the public. You do not need to register to use the cafes. We offer take out hot drinks if you are passing and need a quick caffeine (or decaf) fix.

124 Portman St
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

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Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)

glasgow@theclimbingacademy.com

0141 429 6331

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Welcome to

The Newsroom

The Newsroom is a large welcoming bouldering centre close to the centre of Glasgow. Bouldering is low-level climbing over mats – it’s the easiest way to try climbing. The Newsroom has a kids specific climbing area, endurance circuits, gym equipment and a stretching area. We offer courses and personal coaching for both adults and youth.

Our cafe is open to anyone with fresh, locally roasted coffee and delicious snacks and beer. The climbing shop at The Newsroom has one of Scotland’s largest selection of climbing shoes, clothes, kit, guidebooks and helpful staff who can help you with shoe fittings and specialist climbing advice. Visit our Access page to find out more about parking, step-free access and other accessible facilities.

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Come and try bouldering

You don’t have to book or complete a course to go bouldering, just turn up. You can hire shoes at each centre. Save time by completing a form online (which includes a safety video) in advance. Over 16s can boulder unsupervised. Under 16s must be supervised by a registered adult. Each adult can supervise up to 2 others per visit.

Complete Forms

“Can’t fault this place. Learned to climb here and continue to develop. The staff are kind & professional, and even when it’s busy there’s a caring and supportive atmosphere which means I always have a lot of fun.” Google review ★★★★★