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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

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!

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

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

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-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon-Fri : 11am-10pm
Wed (+ school hols) : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)