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The spire of The Church of St Werburgh's

28.11.23

A History of The Church

Find out more about the fascinating history of this climbing centre

10.10.23

Southwest Schools’ Bouldering League 2023-24

Test yourself in our annual schools' bouldering league

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

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

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.

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

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

23.02.23

TCA’s guide to climbing etiquette

Learn some top tips for understanding climbing etiquette

09.01.23

TCA Sustainability Strategy

Find out more about TCA's sustainability strategy

21.11.22

TCA Southwest Schools’ Climbing Championships 2023

Take part in our schools' climbing championships!

12.09.22

Bank Holiday – Mon 19 September

TCA centres will be open

17.08.22

Party pics

Are you coming to the I heart TCA party? Share your party pics

21.07.22

I heart TCA

A fun party with a comp, goodie bags, raffle prizes, music, food and special guests from Black Diamond.

15.07.22

New members – first month just £36 for adults

Get to know TCA with a special new member offer of one month unlimited climbing – including gym access.

06.07.22

Autumn kids courses in the Southwest

Autumn terms go on sale on Mon 18 July at midday and summer fun

20.05.22

Southwest summer challenge

Visit all 3 TCA centres in the Southwest and win freebies

26.04.22

How to reach your climbing goals

with a Lattice Assessment

01.01.22

Improve your climbing

Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels

10.12.21

Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA

Understand the latest Covid-safe rules at TCA

07.07.21

Offers for Chippenham residents

We have created some offers to help the people of Chippenham get into climbing before The Arc opens. Discounted tasters, passes and more.

28.06.21

Is it possible to climb with kids?

We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.

15.06.21

TCA squad – challenging, friendly, rewarding

Owen Taylor tells us about his time in the youth climbing team

11.05.21

The Arc – a new climbing centre in Chippenham

A brand new climbing centre is announced for Chippenham, a joint venture from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and TCA.

27.04.21

Top tips for climbing outside

If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.

Squad mums in Bristol

25.03.21

I didn’t expect to be learning a new sport at my age!

We talk to parents of kids who climb in our squad about how climbing has impacted their lives.

18.03.21

Staying safe at TCA

We are here to keep you as safe as possible. Take our safety quiz, find out about coaching or just refresh your knowledge and skills.

16.03.21

April reopening – finally!

TCA centres reopen in April and we can't wait to welcome you back.

15.03.21

Climbing is great for mental health

Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health

01.03.21

The secrets of safer belaying

Watch our talk: We discuss the pros and cons of different devices, skill-fade, why accidents happen and offer practical ideas for practising and improving your belaying safely.

19.02.21

Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing

Watch our free Q&A Hazel Findlay. Get tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset. Stay safe and make progress by managing your comfort, stretch or panic zone.

18.02.21

Manuals for the mind

Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

0117 907 2956

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

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

124 Portman Street
Kinning Park, 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

0117 941 3489

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

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

Unit B2, 24 Craigmont Street
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 11am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Wed : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)