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Picture of a white climbing hold.

28.09.23

Climbing Jargon – Different Hold Types

Want to know more about climbing jargon?

27.09.23

TCA pricing change

Find out about a TCA pricing change and a new offers

Competitor in a climbing competition

26.09.23

The Bristol Winter Series 23-24

Get ready for the 2023-24 Winter Series Bouldering Comp!

A young man boulders on an overhang

19.09.23

Daytime student group deal

Official student groups and societies can get £8 daytime access in TCA Glasgow centres on request.

12.09.23

Bristol youth squad selection

Apply now to be in the 2023-24 youth climbing squad.

A shot of The Arc featuring the outdoor wall and the wooden cafe decking

29.08.23

Heritage Open Days at The Arc

Come and visit The Arc at this year's Heritage Open Days

The spire of The Church of St Werburgh's

28.08.23

Heritage Open Days

The Church will feature at this year's Heritage Open Days

07.08.23

Burt’s Fest – rescheduled

A fun skate jam with graffiti display, skate shop stalls, Arc cafe specials, skate comp, prizes and music.

21.07.23

ClimbScotland Fun Bouldering Competition

Read for more information on ClimbScotland Fun Bouldering Competition

06.07.23

Vision Impaired Climbing Event

Find out how Bath University's vision impaired event went at The Arc

06.07.23

Griptonite app – TCA

Try our powerful and fun app to log climbs, track progress and take part in challenges.

04.07.23

Summer bouldering comp – The Mothership

Book your ticket now for our Summer bouldering competition

20.06.23

Summer bouldering comp – The Prop Store

Book your ticket now for our Summer bouldering competition

A close up of coloured climbing holds on an orange wall

30.05.23

Visual-impaired climbing

Bath University is looking for visually impaired young people to try climbing at The Arc

A skater holding a new Arc skateboard at the edge of The Arc skatepark

30.05.23

Pre-order your Arc skateboard

Complete with Sam Giles (AKA Krome) artwork

Light coming through stained glass window at The Church

25.05.23

Renovations at The Church

Big news – The Church will be closed during August as we commence re-panelling of one section

22.05.23

Kids summer holiday climbing

Climb into an unforgettable summer with our action-packed holiday sessions.

08.05.23

Tops-on policy

Find out more about the reasons behind a change to the clothing policy at TCA.

04.04.23

Black Diamond Tribe Leaders

Find out who this year's BD Tribe Leaders are.

16.03.23

Women’s Night 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.

15.03.23

TCA merch is here

TCA t-shirts and sweatshirts are now available made with ethically sourced cotton, in a range of colours and branded prints for each centre.

14.03.23

What’s that tune? Music in TCA Glasgow

Atmosphere - it's that thing you can't quite put your finger on, but it can make or break a space.

14.03.23

Let’s go outside

A useful skip through lots of the things you should be thinking about if you're starting to climb outside. With guide and coach Trev Massiah

A man is climbing a problem in a corner is twisting round to see what his next move will be.

13.03.23

Queer Climbing at TCA

TCA climber Roxy Barry writes about the Queer Climbing meet up in Glasgow, that aims to make all climbers feel welcome.

10.03.23

Southwest schools’ bouldering League 2022-23

Test yourself in our annual schools' bouldering league

07.03.23

Setting changes in Glasgow

We are changing the way we set boulder problems in Glasgow.

23.02.23

TCA’s guide to climbing etiquette

Learn some top tips for understanding climbing etiquette

16.02.23

The Arc skateboard design

Find out who won the competition to design the first ever skateboard for The Arc

13.02.23

Easter holiday climbing in the Glasgow

Looking for some fun Easter activities to get the kids moving?

13.02.23

Easter holiday climbing in Southwest

Looking for some fun Easter activities to get the kids moving?

01.02.23

Win an overnight stay and climbing at The Arc

Visit Wiltshire is running a competition for a climbing trip to Chippenham including accommodation at The Angel.

Orla stands at the top of yellow step ladders painting a mural or red and orange wavy lines with blac and white climbing gear over the top.

23.01.23

New mural in The Prop Store shop

Artist Orla Stevens has created a new mural for the shop in the Prop Store.

The Mothership

Charlton Street
Bristol
BS5 0FD

01179 072 956

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

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

124 Portman St
Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

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

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

St.Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

01179 413 489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

24 Craigmont St
Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

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

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

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon-Fri : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)