The Arc - The Climbing Academy

FIRST TIME? COMPLETE FORMS BEFORE YOU VISIT

17.11.23

Discounted winter courses in the Southwest

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

A woman climbs on an auto belay

10.10.23

Mega deal for new climbers at The Arc

27.09.23

TCA pricing change

Find out about a TCA pricing change and a new offers

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

11.01.23

New parking at The Arc

Find out about new paid parking spaces at The Arc

09.01.23

TCA Sustainability Strategy

Find out more about TCA's sustainability strategy

04.01.23

Design a skateboard for The Arc

Get your creative juices flowing and submit your entry for our first ever TCA skateboard

12.09.22

Bank Holiday – Mon 19 September

TCA centres will be open

27.07.22

Get a tour of The Arc

As part of Heritage Open Days you can book a free guided tour of The Arc

12.07.22

Subsidised or free group visits to The Arc

Find out if your group is eligible

07.07.22

Pop-up shoe sale in Chippenham

Arc customers can get 10% discount on usual TCA price from 13-24 July

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

30.03.22

Stepping Up

Climbing is a sport for all – watch our new film by Mark Vaughan

29.03.22

The Arc Jam – launch event

A fun family event - skateboard and climbing demos, music and opening ceremony

07.02.22

The Arc – opening

Find out the latest on climbing at The Arc

20.09.21

How to start bouldering

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

10.07.21

Climbing in the Olympics

As climbing reaches the Olympics for the first time, find out about the format and ones to watch.

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.

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 8am-3pm)