21.12.20
New pricing for 2021
TCA introduces simpler pricing for the new year - to create fairer access
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TCA Life - The Mothership
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18.12.20
Bouldering in the time of coronavirus
The final instalment of Jonny Kydd's travel journal.
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10.12.20
Festive opening times
Find out our slighted adjusted opening hours over the holidays
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01.12.20
Reopening Bristol centres – Wed 2 Dec
Please read the latest rules for climbing at TCA
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13.11.20
Christmas presents for climbers
We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas
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12.11.20
Swiss Adventures
The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour
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12.11.20
Buy your TCA pass online – new 3 and 6 month passes added
The easiest way to buy pre-paid passes, access benefits and climb more!
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11.11.20
#SaveOurSports
TCA is supporting a call for the creation of a sports recovery fund
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09.11.20
James Rudge climbing at TCA
Paraclimber James talks about getting back into climbing at TCA and we share his brilliant new video.
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02.11.20
English lockdown – centres closing
Our Bristol centres will be closing for a month from Thu 5 November
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29.10.20
The Bristol Winter Series is back
We re-launch the Winter Series bouldering competition for 2020/21 with a difference
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13.10.20
Updated face covering policy
We have tightened up our policies on face covering use in centres. Learn the new rules.
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13.10.20
Travelling during a pandemic
TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny Kydd gives us a glimpse of life on the road as he tentatively restarts his climbing tour.
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05.10.20
Peak pricing update
No concession prices for PAYG climbers during peak hours only - starting on Wed 7 October.
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09.09.20
Chalk and coronavirus
Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus
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08.09.20
TCA pass-holder app
Check in and check out using our new app
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24.08.20
Courses at The Church
Improve your skills with our specialist courses - restarting in September 2020
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24.08.20
Capacity tracker
Keep an eye on the capacity of our centres.
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07.08.20
How do I buy a punch card?
We explain how you can pre-pay for visits in advance, minimising the need for interaction at the front desk and reducing wait times.
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14.07.20
Bristol centres reopen on 25th July
It's official, TCA will be reopening The Mothership and The Church on 25th
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24.06.20
Reaction to announcement
The TCA Directors react to the latest government announcement on a path out of lockdown and how this affects climbing centres
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19.06.20
A life of climbing – Alan Cassidy
TCA Director Alan reminisces about his journey into climbing and a few of his biggest climbs.
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09.06.20
Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown
It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.
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02.06.20
Complete our survey
As we prepare to reopen, we need your help.
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15.05.20
Climbing jigsaws
If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws
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08.05.20
Musings on the art of route-setting
TCA setter Dan talks about the art and challenges of being a route-setter
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07.05.20
How to take better climbing photographs
TCA route-setter and photographer Joseph Schenk shares advice on how to become a better climbing photographer.
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04.05.20
Dear climbing
Kate shares her love affair with climbing
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30.04.20
Running into Ropes – Discovering the World of Climbing
Emma Marple shares her joy of climbing and travel, and offers advice on how the wild at heart can keep spirits high during lock-down
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23.04.20
Team TCA is staying home
To give COVID the boot! Watch our video
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