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A roped climber makes a dynamic move with a high foot.

27.11.25

Winter offer: 25% Off TCA Courses

If you’ve been thinking about learning to climb or taking your skills to the next level, now’s the perfect time.

TCA graphic baubles

23.10.25

Christmas Climbing Gifts

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

24.09.25

Parking at The Arc

Find out about parking at The Arc

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

Image of self-check in scanner

07.05.25

How to login in to your TCA account

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

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.

The Mothership Litter Pick

18.03.25

Community Litter Pick at The Mothership

TCA is hosting a community litter pick at The Mothership on 26 April 2-5pm.

A climber progresses up an overhuyng problem. We see lots of coloured holds in the background

17.03.25

Exciting Tech Upgrades at TCA

TCA is upgrading to Capitan & Lightspeed for a smoother booking and check-in experience. Find out what’s changing and how it benefits you!

Two people on a date in the climbing centre

14.02.25

Date Night Alternatives – Climbing

Looking for a fun and unique date idea? Discover why climbing at TCA is the perfect way to connect, challenge, and create unforgettable memories together!

a man lead climbing in the church in bristol

06.12.24

Discounted courses for 2025 in the Southwest

Up to 50% off courses. Learn how to rope climb or improve your bouldering skills in 2025

A young boy looks up concentrating while climbing on colourful holds.

28.10.24

Try before you buy (Southwest)

Find out how you can get your first session of selected kids classes free of charge.

26.10.24

Arc Schools’ Competition

Sign up now to compete in a schools' climbing competition for Wiltshire schools at The Arc.

A person bouldering on an indoor bouldering wall at The Climbing Academy.

23.08.24

Let’s go clubbing!

If you are looking to meet other climbers, to improve your skills or just to have some fun, we have lots of climbers' clubs in Bristol and Chippenham that you can choose from.

Picture of the outdoor climbing wall at The Arc.

15.08.24

Filming Request – We Need Your Help

Interested in being involved in our filming project? Click through for more details.

29.07.24

Rock and Sun discount

TCA pass-holders get 10% off International holidays with Rock and Sun.

DeafBlind climber Karolina training for her Everest attempt _ she stands in the foreground roped to another climber. We can see some other climbers in the background on the snowy mountain

17.07.24

Meet Karolina – DeafBlind Everest climber

Find out more about TCA regular and DeafBlind climber Karolina who is aiming to summit Everest.

A skateboarder does a trick suspended off the ground in front of The Arc's outside climbing wall

27.06.24

Burt’s Fest 2024

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

04.06.24

Climbing in the Olympics: Everything you need to know

Explore the exciting world of Olympic climbing! Learn about bouldering and lead climbing as featured in the Olympics.

how to start bouldering

10.05.24

How to start bouldering

You can start bouldering at any centre without doing a course, but what actually is it?

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
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
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

01179 413 489

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

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

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

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

Tue and Thu: 8am-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)