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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.

Two women enjoying a bouldering induction session at The Climbing Academy

23.10.24

New Bouldering Inductions at The Mothership

Get started the easy way with our unbeatable £10 deal

17.10.24

Christmas presents for climbers

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

Kid climbing in an indoor climbing competition as part of the TCA squad

17.10.24

Chippenham youth squad selection

Apply now to be in the 2024-25 youth climbing squad.

17.10.24

Bristol youth squad selection

Apply now to be in the 2024-25 youth climbing squad.

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.

29.07.24

Rock and Sun discount

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

3 members of the paraclimbing social stand for a group shot.

16.07.24

Paraclimbing fun comp

Join us at The Mothership in Bristol for round 1 of the UK Paraclimbing Collective's open comp.

A mock-up of the view from the balcony or the new building within a building upstairs in The Mothership.

17.06.24

Renovation updates – Bristol

Exciting upgrades coming: enhanced training facilities, improved air quality and more!

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?

Renders of the upgrades happening to The Mothership and The Church

07.05.24

Big changes in Bristol – centre improvements

Exciting changes are on the horizon at TCA as we upgrade both Bristol centres! Find out how we aim to transform our spaces this year.

A person of colour holds hands with a white person while climbing the buddy challenge. We on;t see their hands and a climbing wall in the background.

06.05.24

Refugees Rock/Borderlands Fundraiser

Join us on Fri 21 June for a fun evening in aid of Borderlands who run the amazing Refugees Rock sessions at The Mothership

2 boulderers make similar moves alongside each other

30.04.24

Accident stats

Why is TCA sharing accident stats with climbers? Should we be scared?

25.04.24

WATCH – Urban Uprising x Black Diamond Tribe Leaders

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

Setter drilling a climbing hold into the wall of an indoor climbing centre.

03.04.24

Setting changes at The Mothership

We are changing the way we set boulder problems at The Mothership.

Paraclimber bouldering indoors at a climbing wall

06.03.24

Paraclimbing Social at TCA

In collaboration with the UK Paraclimbing Collective, we host paraclimbing social sessions

30.01.24

Refugees Rock – boulder buddies

Become a boulder buddy with our Refugees Rock sessions

29.01.24

TCA’s first Sustainability Report

Find out more about TCA's commitment to sustainability, our strategies, progress so far and goals for the future.

A graphic saying Try Something New

18.12.23

Try something new in 2024

Get fit in 2024. As you start a new year, we have climbing courses that will help you to grow in confidence and learn new skills.

10.10.23

Southwest Schools’ Bouldering League 2023-24

Test yourself in our annual schools' bouldering league

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.

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)