Groups
Are you an external instructor bringing a group? Scroll to the bottom of this page for more info.
Climbing Changes Lives
Bring your group together for a climbing experience that’s active, inclusive, and inspiring. From school classes to workplace teams, climbing is a powerful way to build confidence, trust, and focus – and it’s great fun too.
At The Climbing Academy, we offer instructor-led group sessions for all ages and abilities across our centres in Glasgow, Bristol, and Chippenham. Our supportive team will help you plan the perfect visit, whether it’s a one-off adventure or part of an ongoing programme.
Group bookings
What We Offer
Sessions are tailored to your group’s goals and abilities, ensuring everyone – even first-timers – feels supported and challenged at the right level.
- One-off taster sessions – a fun, active day that brings people together
- Short courses – structured sessions that develop skills and confidence over time
- Ongoing programmes – regular climbing sessions that support wellbeing, focus and teamwork
Climbing fosters problem-solving, communication and mutual support. It’s an activity that allows people to step outside their comfort zone and leave with a shared sense of achievement.
Free Familiarisation Visits
If you’re thinking about bringing a group, you can request a free familiarisation visit or tour. It’s a chance to explore our facilities and discuss how climbing could benefit your group or workplace.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the appropriate group enquiry form below and we’ll help you design a session that fits your needs. If you’d like to chat about your ideas or arrange a familiarisation visit, get in touch with your local TCA team:
Bristol and Chippenham
The Mothership offers bouldering near Lawrence Hill and The Church is a roped climbing centre in St Werburghs. The Arc has bouldering and ropes in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Glasgow
The Newsroom offers bouldering in Kinning Park and The Prop Store is a bouldering and roped climbing centre in Maryhill.
Celebrations
We run birthday parties for kids, but there is no reason you can’t have a 50th climbing birthday party – because growing up is optional! Just contact your local centre to enquire. Contact You can also buy TCA gift cards that can be redeemed on entry, courses, cafe and shop purchases.
External Instructor/Provider
Apply for the External Instructor/Provider association through your TCA account. Once approved, you will be able to bring in groups to TCA. Note: You will automatically be removed from the association after 12 months and will need to reapply to ensure we have the most up to date information.
- Photos of your first aid
- Evidence of Insurance
- Evidence of all appropriate qualifications for the activities you intend to undertake
- Share your Mountain Training D-log. To do this, log into your MT account, select the D-log tab and then select on the share tab on the right-hand side of the navigation bar and enter the appropriate email.
Step 2: Bringing a group
If you’d like to bring a group to any centre, please complete our short registration form using the link below. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch to confirm the details.
