The Mothership - 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.

13.11.23

Christmas 2023/24 opening times

Plan your Christmas climbing sessions at TCA

13.11.23

Christmas presents for climbers

We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas

10.10.23

Southwest Schools’ Bouldering League 2023-24

Test yourself in our annual schools' bouldering league

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!

12.09.23

Bristol youth squad selection

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

06.07.23

Griptonite app – TCA

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

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

13.02.23

Easter holiday climbing in Southwest

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

10.01.23

TCA pass-holder app

Check in and check out using our new app

09.01.23

TCA Sustainability Strategy

Find out more about TCA's sustainability strategy

01.01.23

The Bristol Winter Series

It's time to warm up for the 2022-23 Winter Series bouldering comp

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

12.01.22

Bristol Winter Series Results – our bouldering comp is back!

Check your scores and join us for the next round of the TCA Winter Series

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

02.11.21

Bristol Winter Series 2021-22 – bouldering comps are back

Find out about our new format bouldering competition for all levels.

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.

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)